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Bordwell
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.
David Bordwell checking in here, with a few memories and reflections, and the paper I would have presented had I been able to attend.