Category Archives: direct cinema

How Does Malick Look?

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Andy Cline

In the previous installment of this series I asked what happens when you run the well-worn narrative framework of sequence filming through the decisive moment and the dogma of Terrence Malick? I still don’t have an answer, but I work … Continue reading →

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But Why?

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Andy Cline

I’ve watched all of Werner Herzog’s documentary films. And I like most of them — just not well enough for any of them to make my list of “best” documentary films. As I explained here, it should be easy for … Continue reading →

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Maybe One for my List

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Andy Cline

I’m liking the looks of this new film due in theaters soon. It could very well earn a spot on my list of great, direct-cinema documentary films. Also visit my explanation for my list. Finally, you may wish to check … Continue reading →

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My 2024 Reel: Ready Before 2025?

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Andy Cline

I find this odd. I have a reel. It’s two years out of date and a little clunky. I should be motivated to update it. But I’m having trouble, I think, because I have a lot of work going on … Continue reading →

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Visual Style Conveyed in Words — Maybe

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Andy Cline

I know why my social media content never takes off — well, besides not being broadly interesting or entertaining 😉 It’s because I’m lazy. Or, perhaps, sugar-coated: I’m only willing to put maximum effort into a limited range of creative … Continue reading →

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