Chapter
The Art of Deadpan Acting
09:12 - 14:00 (04:48)
The influence of deadpan acting and its evolution throughout the years, including the impact of actors like Bill Murray and Michael Cera.
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Filmmakers have borrowed and incorporated various techniques from classic movies into their own films, including the baby carriage scene from "The Battleship Potemkin," and the eye shot through glasses from "Un Chien Andalou."
09:12 - 09:53 (00:41)
Summary
Filmmakers have borrowed and incorporated various techniques from classic movies into their own films, including the baby carriage scene from "The Battleship Potemkin," and the eye shot through glasses from "Un Chien Andalou."
ChapterThe Art of Deadpan Acting
EpisodeSelects: Some Movies That Changed Filmmaking
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Buster Keaton's stunts, like the one where a house falls on him but he's standing in the right spot to avoid being crushed, incorporate surreal and seemingly impossible elements that make them timeless.
09:54 - 12:03 (02:09)
Summary
Buster Keaton's stunts, like the one where a house falls on him but he's standing in the right spot to avoid being crushed, incorporate surreal and seemingly impossible elements that make them timeless.
ChapterThe Art of Deadpan Acting
EpisodeSelects: Some Movies That Changed Filmmaking
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The deadpan style of acting has influenced actors from Michael Cera to Bill Murray to Leslie Nielsen to Amy Poehler.
12:03 - 14:00 (01:56)
Summary
The deadpan style of acting has influenced actors from Michael Cera to Bill Murray to Leslie Nielsen to Amy Poehler. The ability to keep a straight face and minimal facial expressions has made their performances comedic classics.