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Cutting Room (2006)
Fincher meets Scream via the Coen Bros.
I recently saw the film at the Milan Film Festival and I thought it was great. I especially enjoyed the scenes with the writer and Manuel, the maintenance man. That dude is creepy! Jon Polito, as always, was a hoot. Infusing subtle humor in scary films is risky, but I felt they really pulled it off. The stylized, campy feel really worked. I'd love to see more of Truitner's work. It was fun to see the blend of styles (Fincher/Coen Bros/the Scream films). In addition, the score and visuals hit just the right tone. They made great use of the steadicam. Not wanting to give anything away, there is an awesome shot where the camera just roams around the studio that I thought was especially effective in conveying the mood.
Boundin' (2003)
Returning to the days of drive-in movies.
My comment is in response to the one posted now. It seems to me that Pixar chose to visit the days when shorts were common before an animated feature. Growing up, I and my brother and sister looked forward to the short almost as much as the feature. Clearly Bud Lucky understands the genre.
I also take exception with the concept that Pixar has an abstract obligation to their artistic history. Prior shorts have nothing to do with this film. The idea that any artist must top themselves is a concept that has ruined many artists. "Strive to do good work", that is the best any artist can hope for. "Great work" is decided by critics and history.