Tag: Modern TV drama
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The Art of Discomfort: Cinematography and Visual Design in Succession and The White Lotus
Did you know that Jesse Armstrong screened “Festen” for his entire crew before shooting the first season of “Succession” – or that the visual style was inspired by Annie Leibovitz and her famous photojournalism? And did you know that the visual style in “The White Lotus” was inspired by the Madonna Inn and local artworks featuring Hawaiian workers in the pineapple fields? Find out more in this interview-based article about the cinematography and visual design in two of the most interesting TV series from 2021? N.B.: The article contains spoilers.
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When Television Grew Up: David Simon, Modern America and the Maturing of the TV landscape
FEATURE. The showrunner David Simon was a central flagship for HBO, when they revolutionized the TV-landscape in the beginning of the 2000s, and even in the highly competitive streaming landscape of today he continues to create relevant drama series that often utilize the past to comment on the present. In this interview, Simon talkes about his approach to realism and long-form storytelling and his views on the changes in American society and the American TV landscape.