An exclusive interview with award-winning writer/director SCOTT COOPER talking about his mesmerizing new film, THE PALE BLUE EYE, now on Netflix. Adapted by Scott from the acclaimed novel of the same name by Louis Bayard, THE PALE BLUE EYE is, at its heart, an Edgar Allan Poe origin story set at West Point in the 1830s.
Steeped in metaphor and ambiance thanks to the film’s visual tonal bandwidth and exemplary visual grammar courtesy of Cooper’s frequent collaborator, cinematographer Masanobu “Masa” Takayanagi, Scott and I dig deep into discussion covering the film’s visual tonal progression and framing, use of color, and Stefania Cella’s production design which is an integral part of the film’s metaphoric style.
Truly an artisan’s showcase, listen as Scott also talks about working with editor Dylan Tichenor and the challenges of pacing twists and turns and reveals, and of course, the mystery within of Howard Shore’s stunning score. Not to be overlooked, casting is king with THE PALE BLUE EYE starting with long-time Cooper collaborator Christian Bale, as well as the award-worthy performance of Harry Melling as a young Poe, along with Timothy Spall, Lucy Boynton, Robert Duvall, Toby Jones, Gillian Anderson, and Simon McBurney. We break it all down and also take a shared little trip down memory lane.
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by debbie elias, Exclusive Interview 01/03/2023
