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IEatGod — 15 years ago(August 19, 2010 09:39 PM)

Why does J. Demme have his actors do that? it's so awkward

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He mentions it in Director's comments on DVD when Soldier stops Marco after his Boy Scout speech as a tool to show how unraveled he is becoming.
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Just an stylistic choice. Yes, it's a bit awkward, but that's the point.
^^This. I agree and it also places you in the other person's position like they're talking to you. I don't mind that though, I thought it was cool in Silence, Philadelphia, Truth About Charlie & TMC. It's kind of his signature thing.
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Just an stylistic choice. Yes, it's a bit awkward, but that's the point.

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and many other of his movies
Silence Of The Lambs, The Truth About Charlie

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Personally, I think that might be a POV shot from the character's perspective. The awkwardness may come from seeing how paranoid the person is about having those dreams they have from having recall.
And if I may add that just may be John Demme's shooting style, I've seen the same method done in the movie Philadelphia. I hope I helped!
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