How did Entertainment Weekly describe Keaton's understanding of movies?
He knew they consist of a malleable reality within a 4-sided frame
He created scenarios based on real life
He made use of dramatic irony
He relied heavily on sound and dialogue
Answer
Keaton knew that movies consist of a malleable reality within a 4-sided frame. This means that he understood that movies are not real, but rather a constructed reality that is created by the filmmaker. He also understood that the frame of the movie screen is a powerful tool that can be used to control the viewer's perspective and experience.
Buster Keaton: The Silent Master of Comedy
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