If you are curious about this subject, please view my previous introduction and video essay to Transcendental style in film. My journey to understanding transcendental style began a few years ago, when I became fascinated with Richard Linkater’s films and the idleness of his storytelling. The meandering quality of Slacker’s cinematography felt like a meandering eye – a soul – me. It was around this time that I was introduced
paul schrader
28 February 2019
Introduction to Transcendental Style
Just as mystical experiences are nurtured through emptying the mind, transcendent cinema is born through emptying the frame. As I reflect back on the last few years, transcendental style is at the forefront of my mind. Whether I knew it or not, transcendental style has dominated my thoughts and had a significant influence on my own personal filmmaking. I would like to write about the topic more and ideally tie