FlickChick & Paige
Hey Paige, ever notice how some films just pull us into a gut‑level emotional whirlpool? I’m thinking we dive into the cinematic tricks that make that happen—like those subtle sound cues or the way a character’s wardrobe shift says “I’m breaking up.” Curious what you think, and maybe we can swap a few film nuggets that actually made us feel something real.
Hey, I totally get that—there’s something almost invisible that pulls you in, and the soundtrack or a sudden change in a character’s clothes can feel like a punch to the gut. I’ve always noticed how a low, rising drone can make a quiet scene feel ominous, even when the visuals are still. Or how a bright, new jacket in a scene can subtly say a character’s stepping out of their old life. One time I watched *The Shape of Water* and the slow, muffled sounds in the lab felt like a heartbeat, even though the characters were mostly silent. Do you have any films where a small visual cue really shifted your mood?