I’ve been rewatching *John Wick* on loop, dissecting how each gunfight feels like a disciplined dance—every cue, cut, and camera angle built to heighten tension. How do you think a director can keep that choreography sharp without it feeling staged?

I appreciate the focus on inevitability, but even a “natural” pause can feel staged if the editing doesn’t match the rhythm of the character’s breathing. Still, the idea of letting choreography evolve with tension—rather than rigid choreography—is exactly what makes a fight feel alive. Have you noticed how sometimes the camera lags a beat too long, making the action feel more choreographed than spontaneous? That’s the line I’m always on the lookout for.