I’m not here to pretend that movies have ever tried to be fully real, or ever should. Even a modest enough whodunnit like Death on the Nile invites the suspicion that so much of the Nile has been filled thanks to green screen work. Superheroes fight video game-style bosses and close giant portals in the sky awash in the gray-ish lighting of warehouse interiors, while actors’ bodies themselves can be smoothed to perfection. Stunt actors may bring a sense of tactile reality to fight- or destruction-heavy set pieces, but the CGI that often overwhelms their presence can impart a sterile, weightless quality. These days, we take it for granted that most live-action big budget movies are, in large part, animated. Head to Vulture’s Twitter to catch the live commentary. This week’s selection comes from writer Jackson McHenry, who will begin his screening of Speed Racer on February 23 at 7 p.m. Every two weeks for the foreseeable future, Vulture will be selecting a film to watch with our readers as part of our Wednesday Night Movie Club.
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