The commendably unorthodox Strange Darling is a thrilling ride
Viewership has fascinated filmmakers and moviegoers alike since cinema’s creation Just look at the final image of 1903’s The Great Train Robbery. This famous shot initially seems like just a robber’s (played by Justus D. Barnes) mugshot. only for the character to pull out a gun, point it at the screen, and fire at the audience. Suddenly, The Great Train Robbery involves the viewer in a whole new way. Subsequent movies often didn’t so directly reference moviegoers. However, concepts like “Who is watching who?” and meta-commentary on viewership persist in cinema throughout the art form’s evolution.