Peter Bogdonovich On Orson Welles and Black & White Film

Director Peter Bogdonovich talks about Orson Welles and the use of black & white film.
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[@dylankerry2282]

I have always loved Bogdanovich not only as a director but also as an historian of film. He is really unique. I love his quote: "Performances are better in black and white."

[@GhostSnake]

Bogdanovich does a number of good impressions. Cary Grant, Hitchcock, Welles, Sam Fuller etc...

[@Kevon420]

"Real life is in black & white." -Vittorio De Sica

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Rest in peace Peter bogdanovich

[@krombopulos_michael]

Good performance in colour from back then: Clarke Gable in Gone With the Wind

[@krombopulos_michael]

yes

[@Alexj_movieguy]

I wonder if he saw Taxi Driver, specifically De Niro’s performance? I wonder his thoughts on Raging Bull!

[@spactick]

Black & White is a more emotional medium. We (humans) react differently to color than we do to black & white. Film noir wouldn't have had nearly the success that it had if it were shot in color. Imagine 'The Maltese Falcon' in color. Forget it

[@JakeKniest]

Black and white is better than color.

[@EverettDudgeon138]

That's a good performance?