Lovely post, Katrin. And it has a subtle relationship to current events: The NYT, in assessing Trump's speech, wrote about the rowdy crowd of celebrating Republicans, and the rare, telling moments of silence when tariffs and social security came up. Everyone knew the Republicans were thinking about how to explain this economic pain, and possible tear in the social safety net, to their constituents. The headline is very reminiscent of your post: "During Trump’s Rowdy Speech to Congress, the Quiet Moments Said the Most." I love that concept.
I enjoyed this post very much and all your previous ones, Katrin. How fascinating to hear a novelist thinking out loud. (I've always wanted to respond but never did, so shame on me.) I loved "Moonlight" too, and for all the reasons you pointed out, though I knew nothing about the screenplay. One of the most poignant moments in the film for me was the song "Hello Stranger," by Barbara Lewis. Too bad there's no correlate for music in fiction.
This is so interesting and sparks lots of thoughts. Thank you for the insights and links. I’m intrigued to read more screenplays and now have a great place to start.
Loved this post, Katrin. "Moonlight" is one of my favorite movies, and you make some great points about it. "Anora" is also wonderful, and my favorite scene is the one in which the young stripper wrecks the oligarch's apartment - catharsis in action - but the strength of the film is also in what is NOT said...
Lovely post, Katrin. And it has a subtle relationship to current events: The NYT, in assessing Trump's speech, wrote about the rowdy crowd of celebrating Republicans, and the rare, telling moments of silence when tariffs and social security came up. Everyone knew the Republicans were thinking about how to explain this economic pain, and possible tear in the social safety net, to their constituents. The headline is very reminiscent of your post: "During Trump’s Rowdy Speech to Congress, the Quiet Moments Said the Most." I love that concept.
I enjoyed this post very much and all your previous ones, Katrin. How fascinating to hear a novelist thinking out loud. (I've always wanted to respond but never did, so shame on me.) I loved "Moonlight" too, and for all the reasons you pointed out, though I knew nothing about the screenplay. One of the most poignant moments in the film for me was the song "Hello Stranger," by Barbara Lewis. Too bad there's no correlate for music in fiction.
This is so interesting and sparks lots of thoughts. Thank you for the insights and links. I’m intrigued to read more screenplays and now have a great place to start.
Loved this post, Katrin. "Moonlight" is one of my favorite movies, and you make some great points about it. "Anora" is also wonderful, and my favorite scene is the one in which the young stripper wrecks the oligarch's apartment - catharsis in action - but the strength of the film is also in what is NOT said...