Bethany Yoder
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Fascinated with the art and science of story-telling, particularly through the lens of film and the magic of subtext.
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Debts in the Depths. Runner-up in Overboard Challenge.
There was something suspicious about John Adams. No, not that one, the other one. This John Adams was not from Massachusetts, though his jurisdiction was up for debate. He was one of six men, who left the shore of Adams' lake, entering the black waters under the full moon. They all had a purpose for being there, but John Adams was different.
By Bethany Yoderabout a year ago in Fiction
Shot of the Movie: The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and Poseidon (2006)
This article is one of a series - Shot of the Movie - and may contain spoilers. Today, I'm going to be presenting a double feature on The Poseidon Adventure (1972), and it's reimagining, Poseidon (2006). Before we jump in, I want to give a quick shout-out to whoever was responsible for this:
By Bethany Yoder2 years ago in Geeks
Greenbacks to Go. Content Warning.
I was in the mood for pie, when I realized I had no dough to buy or make it. Nevertheless, I made my way to Midge's, a little joint just under the L off 86th street. It was starting to turn into a rainy day, and the breakfast crowd had all but cleared out. A booth at the end had an ambiance that meshed with mine. It called out to me for a seat, and I took it up on its offer, a purposeful change from the lonely counters I was used to.
By Bethany Yoder2 years ago in Fiction
Shot of the Movie: Laura (1944)
This article is one of a series - Shot of the Movie - and may contain spoilers. In the early runtime of Laura (1944), you may be pulled in more by the dialogue than the visuals. I certainly was. Rich in subtext, with great banter between a no-nonsense detective and his elitist foil, this film's dialogue is sleek and has a rhythm that moves the film into its more interesting set pieces.
By Bethany Yoder2 years ago in Geeks
Shot of the Movie (Series)
Is it possible to capture everything that's good about a movie in a single shot? Here's how I see it. I argue some shots are so good, they can stay with you longer than the movie, itself. They're powerful, plot-altering, and impressive, not always in their scale, but sometimes in their subtlety. And they change us, not only by giving us something to talk about well after the credits roll but also for their implications for what they have to offer for film and movies, themselves.
By Bethany Yoder2 years ago in Geeks
