"Serendipity" is my favorite word in the English language. I was reading the Hugo Movie Companion book by Brian Selznick (a signed copy bought from one of my favorite indie bookstores R. J. Julia Booksellers) when I stumbled upon something unexpected.
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If you've seen Hugo, you may remember the film's final shot in which the camera weaves through tight hallways and rooms full of actors without any edits for over two minutes. It's an amazing tracking shot that looks like a crane shot. In reality, it was a tracking Steadicam shot, expertly executed by Steadicam operator Larry McConkey.
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With The Intern in theaters this week, Nancy Meyers is in the spotlight again. I'm a huge fan of her work from The Holiday (which I've watched at least 8 times) to The Parent Trap, Something's Gotta Give, and Father of the Bride.
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