Hi Everyone!
I wanted to share a video that I've watched several times for inspiration (along with watching his films). This is a great breakdown of how Edgar Wright uses visuals to enrich comedic moments in his films, not just use of dialogue, but visual gags, editing style, camera movements, and, of course, fence jumps. Hope this sparks some discussion about other fantastic directorial choices in comedy, or any other genre, that y'all think are super memorable or really enhanced the film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOzD4Sfgag&ab_channel=EveryFrameaPainting
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Did you just share a video from one of my FAVORITE video essayists, Every Frame a Painting? long-distance high-five I used to teach IB Film and often used Tony's videos. SO. GOOD!
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I used to teach screenwriting and would also use this as an example of how to write visually as opposed to just trying to write funny dialogue. I love this video.
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Judd Cherry Great video and tips! I've thought about why Comedy movies aren't as funny as Comedy movies in the past, and I couldn't figure out why. I think Tony is onto something. In the video, he said in newer Comedy movies everyone stands still and talks at each other in close-up. The comedy in some of these movies is dialogue instead of visual. I think visual comedy is one of the funniest types of comedy. And comedy where characters get into embarrassing situations.
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Ooo, cool! Have you checked out the Shot/Reverse Shot video? SO GOOD! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UE3jz_O_EM
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This is an awesome share, thank you Judd. amazing how much more a great visual can tell instead of on the nose dialogue.
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This is a great video! Thanks for sharing it Judd Cherry
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Great video lesson - definitely need to think more about visual comedy, not only verbal.
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Judd Cherry love it, Judd!
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And some recent Comedy movies and shows try too hard, Ty Strange. Some of the jokes feel forced, and some of the jokes run on for too long.