@buddhalou There's a podcast about the making of the show (which adds another meta layer as the script is based on a podcast itself), where they speak about the long shot as an attempt to make the conversation more interesting to avoid cross-cutting with the "airport". I listened to it before watching the show and it still completely blew me away. Absolutely incredible execution so far, but I expect no less of Sam Esmail.
@passy Thanks for the heads up on that podcast. I'll have to find it and give a listen!
Shout by buddhalouVIP 3BlockedParent2018-11-02T23:22:16Z
I'm only one episode in and typically I try not to judge a series before I've watched a number of episodes first. However, if the rest of this series is as good as the first episode, I think it's going to be a hell of a ride. Sam Esmail of Mr. Robot fame puts together some very interesting shots and there is lots of creative lens use, as well. In fact, the entire production team has done a fantastic job creating an atmosphere that helps to create the ongoing, brooding tension in this psych thriller. The cast's performances are all solid, but I was especially impressed with Stephan James' work. Bonus points in my book for an admirable long shot about 7:45 minutes in which is composed of two tracking shots with a pretty seamless hidden cut. Very much looking forward to the rest of the series.