9. Shame Yeah, I know it came out in 2011. But for those of us reliant on midwest art theaters, it was a 2012 film and a great one at that. "Shame" focuses on the sex addiction of a young Manhattan yuppie (Michael Fassbender) and the darkness it brings to his personal life. Director Steve McQueen's films are defined by long, uninterrupted single takes. He will film an entire conversation without an edit, for instance, or a character's jog across several city blocks. This method makes his scenes feel like paintings, his films feel like collages of audio/visual artwork. It's a sight to see, so find it on DVD or Blu-ray and
Evan's Top 9 of 2012
Evan's Top 9 of 2012
Evan's Top 9 of 2012
9. Shame Yeah, I know it came out in 2011. But for those of us reliant on midwest art theaters, it was a 2012 film and a great one at that. "Shame" focuses on the sex addiction of a young Manhattan yuppie (Michael Fassbender) and the darkness it brings to his personal life. Director Steve McQueen's films are defined by long, uninterrupted single takes. He will film an entire conversation without an edit, for instance, or a character's jog across several city blocks. This method makes his scenes feel like paintings, his films feel like collages of audio/visual artwork. It's a sight to see, so find it on DVD or Blu-ray and