In this scene, I see a long white twisted sheet in the background. I think that captures the scene very well. It looks like a sheet that would be found on Lynn’s bed, symbolizing the fact that they are about to sleep together. It is also twisted, which is a good representation of this scene because here, they do end up sleeping together which is a plot twist, and creates more conflict within the movie because Ed here is working with Bud, and Bud is with Lynn. Also in the background over Ed’s shoulder you can see a picture of Veronica Lake. In this scene Ed saw her just for her beauty, in Ed’s mind she is Veronica Lake not Lynn. In the mirror you can see glimpse of light; it looks like two light bulbs on the same post. The light represents a dream or ambition. Here they are together, and they both have ambitions and dreams. Ed has an ambition to live up to his father, he wants to be just like him and fill his shoes. And Lynn came to La because she had a dream to make it in Hollywood.
Interesting comments about the background information beyond the the two characters, Max.
ReplyDeleteHere's a suggestion: say more about the colors in this shot and the way the two characters are standing.