‘Mank’ Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt Aims For Subtle Use Of Period Technique On Old Hollywood Drama: “You Don’t Want It To Be A Parlor Trick”
On David Fincher's Mank, cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt channeled the aesthetics of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Â in order to tell the story of one of its legendary figures.
Written by Fincher's late father, Jack, the drama follows brilliant, alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman), as he pens the…
-
-
Comment on ‘Mank’ Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt Aims For Subtle Use Of Period Technique On Old Hollywood Drama: “You Don’t Want It To Be A Parlor Trick” 0 Comments