tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post865694066742091450..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: A Visual Tribute to Cinematographer Gordon WillisAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21823270962015780392014-05-28T11:12:32.421-04:002014-05-28T11:12:32.421-04:00The feats he pulled off in Zelig are extraordinary...The feats he pulled off in Zelig are extraordinary. He should definitely have more than two Oscar nominations, but I'm glad one was for Zelig. Great pick! And thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75245573866249031312014-05-28T09:40:44.875-04:002014-05-28T09:40:44.875-04:00I first discovered him in The Godfather trilogy lo...I first discovered him in The Godfather trilogy long time ago, but the film in which he awed me was Zelig; it's probably on my top 5 cinematography ever! <br />Manhattan, Klute, The Godfather all came behind to Zelig to me :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655063831499214080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86017947798902631042014-05-26T12:25:56.960-04:002014-05-26T12:25:56.960-04:00Thanks! He was one of the all-time greats.Thanks! He was one of the all-time greats.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47322766862718267682014-05-23T19:46:46.849-04:002014-05-23T19:46:46.849-04:00What a lovely post. Such wonderful cinematography!...What a lovely post. Such wonderful cinematography!Shane Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527212913193906828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28888897519920938562014-05-22T12:48:13.955-04:002014-05-22T12:48:13.955-04:00And that's really all that needs to be said. I...And that's really all that needs to be said. It's that good. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85354403705547288302014-05-22T12:47:47.750-04:002014-05-22T12:47:47.750-04:00Thanks! A great one gone. Not too many people we c...Thanks! A great one gone. Not too many people we can say actually change the way films look. Willis was one.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63699408955944210292014-05-22T12:12:37.095-04:002014-05-22T12:12:37.095-04:00His work with Woody Allen was just awe-inspiring. ...His work with Woody Allen was just awe-inspiring. Manhattan, that's all I gotta say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-40812495346448990832014-05-21T14:16:20.238-04:002014-05-21T14:16:20.238-04:00We lost one of the greats, and these shots do more...We lost one of the greats, and these shots do more than back that up. Wonderful post man!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74030608121531580532014-05-21T11:07:39.633-04:002014-05-21T11:07:39.633-04:00I know this is a cliche, but I honestly think he w...I know this is a cliche, but I honestly think he was too ahead of his time. Doesn't excuse it, but I think it's hard for people to accept change while it is being made.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86915962835314297962014-05-21T09:04:05.020-04:002014-05-21T09:04:05.020-04:00I don't get how Willis was only nominated for ...I don't get how Willis was only nominated for an Oscar <i>twice</i> during his career. That part baffles me.MovieNut14https://www.blogger.com/profile/17250239873504510289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-33365143333847277652014-05-20T19:28:34.272-04:002014-05-20T19:28:34.272-04:00Thanks man. I adore what he did for Manhattan. It ...Thanks man. I adore what he did for Manhattan. It still utterly floors me. He certainly is one of the best DPs film has ever had.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-77435653932586039232014-05-20T19:27:51.419-04:002014-05-20T19:27:51.419-04:00So well said Dawn. And yes, those garage scene jus...So well said Dawn. And yes, those garage scene just floor me. Rewatched the film last night, and those scenes are so hauntingly done - they really help make the film unbearable tense. Love it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7042645240128352312014-05-20T19:26:39.035-04:002014-05-20T19:26:39.035-04:00A very sad passing indeed. And I agree, the look o...A very sad passing indeed. And I agree, the look of Manhattan is definitely one of the best aspects about it. So gorgeous.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37950788943912875622014-05-20T19:08:45.924-04:002014-05-20T19:08:45.924-04:00Wow, tremendous work, buddy. Willis was quite simp...Wow, tremendous work, buddy. Willis was quite simply one of the best cinematographers of all time. Manhattan is my favorite work of him. The scene in planetarium is just... God, he was awesome. Enough said.Stergiosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-4467817593572497462014-05-20T18:39:23.157-04:002014-05-20T18:39:23.157-04:00Having to be quiet and listen to the voices becaus...Having to be quiet and listen to the voices because it was nearly impossible to see who was speaking....that is how I will remember his work. The garage scene from "All the President's Men" always stands out in my mind, though I don't know if I could narrow it down to a favorite. Beautiful choice to do a visual tribute, Alex. We've already been missing him for a long time now, but how sad that his great presence is no longer with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00334582256697355966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-92013035657258420582014-05-20T18:24:07.450-04:002014-05-20T18:24:07.450-04:00Willis filmed such beautiful films; it's sad t...Willis filmed such beautiful films; it's sad that he has passed. I especially love his work in Manhattan, which the cinematography was the best part of the film. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615952399946413508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52964020938154230572014-05-20T17:48:29.021-04:002014-05-20T17:48:29.021-04:00I'm glad you like the post - I couldn't no...I'm glad you like the post - I couldn't <i>not</i> write it, you know? Interiors is probably his most criminally underrated achievement. That shot I chose here from Interiors is one of my favorite shots in any films. The best.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85483360968462413152014-05-20T17:47:14.763-04:002014-05-20T17:47:14.763-04:00Ahh, what a great thought: Willis and Almendros pr...Ahh, what a great thought: Willis and Almendros preaching about film, and Savides praising the fluidity of digital. That's great shit.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62474682522478638512014-05-20T17:46:03.974-04:002014-05-20T17:46:03.974-04:00Thanks Brittani! Glad you like the stills. They...Thanks Brittani! Glad you like the stills. They're all so damn beautiful.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-2979913998880021322014-05-20T17:45:38.779-04:002014-05-20T17:45:38.779-04:00Thanks Aditya! You are SO RIGHT about finding some...Thanks Aditya! You are SO RIGHT about finding something new everytime you watch one of his films. That was the true beauty of his photography. Manhattan is my favorite-looking film he shot, no question. The look of that movie really changed things. Remarkable.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-92223929843203526582014-05-20T17:38:36.170-04:002014-05-20T17:38:36.170-04:00Thanks man. Willis really did put out such great, ...Thanks man. Willis really did put out such great, revelatory work over the years. Funny enough, I actually rewatched Klute about a month ago as well. The shadows, man. The shadows.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87792644523140600512014-05-20T17:09:22.543-04:002014-05-20T17:09:22.543-04:00I totally knew that you were going to make a post ...I totally knew that you were going to make a post like this and it really is wonderful. Being a fan of Allen's work, it was really sad to hear of Willis' passing. Manhattan, Interiors, Purple Rose and Stardust Memories really blew me away.Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50892474012667788202014-05-20T16:30:55.368-04:002014-05-20T16:30:55.368-04:00One of the best. Manhattan is his crowning achiev...One of the best. <i>Manhattan</i> is his crowning achievement. The man was a master in the art of cinematography. Right now, I bet he's talking to Nestor Almendros and Harris Savides about lighting schemes. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1483929813343644102014-05-20T16:00:30.638-04:002014-05-20T16:00:30.638-04:00Wonderful tribute, Alex! These are some great shot...Wonderful tribute, Alex! These are some great shots.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49288498292757416752014-05-20T13:55:06.608-04:002014-05-20T13:55:06.608-04:00Brilliant tribute, Alex! He truly was a master of ...Brilliant tribute, Alex! He truly was a master of darkness and shadows. The beauty of his work, I feel, is that you can always find something new each time you watch one of the films that he worked on. And in my opinion, Manhattan is one of the ten best shot movies of all time. I mean, that opening scene? One for the ages!!Aditya Bnoreply@blogger.com