From ICG Magazine, Smells Like Suburban Spirit by David Geffner (May 2000)
Hall was initially reticent to tackle the dark subject matter in American Beauty (actor Tom Cruise actually recommended him to director Sam Mendes). But, in retrospect, the 70-something cinematographer seems like the perfect creative fit.
I read, discuss, and discover new things about cinematography everyday. Most of it, I consider incredibly interesting. Everyday I will share one of those things, maybe more if I have time.
Speaking of things I learned today....
ReplyDeleteret·i·cent [ret-uh-suhnt]
–adjective
1.disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
2.reluctant or restrained.