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David Bordwell

The Problem with Slow Motion
30Aug

The Problem with Slow Motion

by David Bordwell in Forum | 0 Comment
Watching slow-motion footage of an event can certainly improve our judgment of what happened. But can it also impair judgment?
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You, me, and every frog we know
20Sep

You, me, and every frog we know

by David Bordwell in Forum | 0 Comment
Yes, frogs like the front row, too. Here's some video evidence, for your illumination and enjoyment.
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14Mar

Art & Perception Journal

by David Bordwell in Forum | 0 Comment
This journal, Art & Perception, may be of interest to SCSMI members, even though it focuses mainly on painting. Online access is free through 2014, if you register on the […]
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06Aug

“The Power”

by David Bordwell in Forum | 0 Comment
Cognitivist. Historian. Gray. Anointed with "the power" by eminent continental philosopher Slavoj Zizek. Check it out.
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Twice-Told Tales: Mildred Pierce
02Jul

Twice-Told Tales: Mildred Pierce

by David Bordwell in Forum | 0 Comment
Editing together extracts from the murder scene near the beginning of Mildred Pierce and its replay near the end demonstrates how cleverly the movie toys with viewers' comprehension and recollection of the scene.
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The Viewer’s Share: Models of Mind in Explaining Film
27Jun

The Viewer’s Share: Models of Mind in Explaining Film

by David Bordwell in Forum | 2 Comments
In a recent online essay, I survey some major ways in which people thinking about cinema have floated psychological explanations for filmmakers' creative choices. I would welcome feedback and discussion on the SCSMI Forum.
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