Sunday, 14 November 2010

Summary of key points from the programme "Watching: Beginnings"

Presenter - Thomas Sutcliffe

Quotes from famous directors about the opening of films:

Danny Boyle:
"Announce as much ambition as possible at the start"

John Schlesinger:
"A good sharp shock"

J. J Beinex:
"Accept to wait"

David Finchers "Se7en" titles "Hits you over the head". It was made as the beginning of the film

Thomas Sutcliffe:
"A good beginning must make the audience feel that it doesnt know nearly enough yet but at the same time make sure that it doesnt know too little"

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