Light Language in Casablanca
What makes the lighting in Casablanca even more impressive is how it reflects the emotional states of the characters without needing explicit dialogue.

Betty Hollingsworth aka "Squeege" was a children's performer. She became a mentor for me by showing many ways of creativity unknown to me. Her star lives on. This was my first 16mm film project. I was assisted by Lori Felker. Partial funding provided by a Pittsburgh Filmmakers First Works Grant.
What makes the lighting in Casablanca even more impressive is how it reflects the emotional states of the characters without needing explicit dialogue.
Lee Daniels’s Billie Holiday biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday was released on February 26th, 2021, and my immediate reaction to it was one of discomfort.
Those perfect Summer or Fall days. The sun is shining, the temperature is JUST right, and you've got nothing else to do. Therefore, isn't it time to get outside and take a nice stroll through the park, or along the shoreline (should you be that fortunate), or even just around the neighborhood? Sure. BUT.....if one lives in the America found in the newest film adaptation of the work from horror author/cultural icon Stephen King.....doing this SHOULD be the LAST thing you hope to find yourself engaged with.
Despite everything it was capable of, all of these poor choices strung together amount to nothing more than a counter-productive film.
An animated short film that never gets old, especially with iconic characters from the Disney series.