The Camera Eye Discussion: SORCERER (1977)

The Camera Eye discussion: Sorcerer (1977)
Join Movie Club member Jake Brown for the next film in his series highlighting great cinematography in motion pictures: 1977's explosive expedition through the South American landscape, Sorcerer. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker William Friedkin and based on the 1950 novel The Wages of Fear by Georges Arnaud, the film stars Roy Scheider and Bruno Cremer, incorporating the cinematography talents of Dick Bush and John M. Stephens, who captured every harrowing moment on Traditional 35mm in a standard-wide 1.85:1 aspect ratio.

About Sorcerer
From Letterboxd: "Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town, agree to risk their lives transporting several cases of dynamite (which is so old that it is dripping unstable nitroglycerin) across dangerous jungle terrain."

Viewing Options for Sorcerer
Streaming rental options include Apple TV and Amazon Prime, with physical rental options available through Movie Madness, including the Criterion 4K Blu-ray.

“The Camera Eye” Portland Movie Club Meet-Up Series
Whether 35mm film, 70mm, 16, Super 8, or digital, we want to celebrate the greatest shots in cinema history. This isn’t just about cameras and lenses, though. It’s framing, lighting, blocking, acting, makeup, costumes, location, set design, and so much more. Of course, cinematography is just a jumping-off point. What about editing, sound design, characters, and most important of all, the story? Let’s discuss!

Here's how the Portland Movie Club Meet-Ups work

1. Just like a book club, we watch the movie before we meet. (Try watching it even if you've already seen it before. You don't have to watch one to join us, but it'll be more fun that way. Also, try taking notes to help remember the most interesting parts, and bring 'em with you if you can!)
2. We'll meet at Breakside Brewery in Beaverton at 2pm on the scheduled date. We'll have signs at our tables, but we'll also try to be obvious and identifiable.
3. Grab some food, some drinks, and spend time socializing/discussing this movie with us! We'll begin by going around and introducing ourselves. Then, we'll kick off a fun 5-question trivia round on the film (with a custom prize for the winner). Finally, I'll give a quick summary of the film's development, and we'll dive into the group discussion from there.