Poor Things Interview: Robbie Ryan on the Camera Error That Sparked Magic

Academy Awards nominated cinematographer Robbie Ryan is thriving. Not only is he busy celebrating another potential Oscar juggernaut with Poor Things, but he also quietly photographed one of the most exceptional big screen feats I’ve ever seen - A24’s Medusa Deluxe, a hugely ambitious feature directorial debut by Thomas Hardiman that’s designed to look like the story unfolds in a single continuous shot. That visual marvel is currently available to buy or rent digitally while Poor Things is getting ready to dazzle moviegoers on the big screen. The movie stars Emma Stone as Bella Baxter, a woman who’s brought back to life by Willem Dafoe’s Dr. Godwin Baxter. While Bella may appear to be an adult woman, she’s actually been given the brain of a child with the movie chronicling her coming-of-age story as she explores the world with boundless wonder. With Poor Things hitting theaters on December 8th, I got the chance to chat with Ryan about his second collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos, a project that posed a number of significant challenges but also a wealth of wildly unique creative opportunities. Check out this Poor Things interview to hear all about the ambitious builds required to bring the world of Poor Things to life, that unforgettable Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo dance scene, which particular visual was actually caused by a camera error, and loads more! He also offers a brief tease of what to expect from his third movie with Lanthimos, which has already been filmed.  #poorthings #interview #cinematography For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL   / collider     / collider     / collider