Tag: George MacKay

  • 1917 is not the first single-take movie, but it’s one of the best

    1917 is not the first single-take movie, but it’s one of the best

    Every review or casual comment about 1917, from pan to praise, will all begin with the same undeniable fact: it’s an astounding technical achievement. While far from the first apparent single-take feature-length film, it’s certainly one of the most seamless. Better, the feat is partially insulated from charges of gimmickry in that the structure derives…