It’s a musing I find interesting for various reasons, not a hypothesis. — I like sushi
A picture doesn’t have a sense of impending “climax” and if it does it is extended beyond the piece not held within it - if you see what I mean? — I like sushi
What you say about “illusion” does have weight too though. — I like sushi
The film might suggest a span of time, but isn’t it an illusion? In some ways the image on the screen is the same as a painting or photo, you can only see it from one point of view, it doesn’t actually occupy space, nor does it exist without being activated through technology. Except for sitting in the theatre for an hour you don’t really experience time. That time in the theatre is only a small part out of your day or life span. — Brett
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