There’s something appropriate about David Fincher’s Mank premiering during one of the most unusual years Hollywood has experienced in several generations. The tale of eccentric, unpredictable screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz’s efforts to pen the screenplay for Citizen Kane , Mank is a throwback to American cinema’s golden age, meticulously filmed in black and white and set in and around pre-war Hollywood. In order to recreate the historic look and feel of the era (and the film itself), Fincher and co-producer Peter Mavromates , who also served as post-production supervisor and visual effects producer on the film, worked with several VFX studios to turn back the clock for Mankiewicz’s saga. Digital Trends spoke to Mavromates about his work on Mank , which is available now on Netflix and a contender for an Oscar nomination in the visual effects category , to find out how the film used VFX to create its cinematic time capsule. Digital Trends: Mank isn’t a … [Read more...] about How Mank used visual effects to turn back the clock on Hollywood
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The best RPGs for iOS in 2021
Gaming on mobile devices gets better and better with every passing year. That’s especially true with services like Stadia, which make streaming games on your phone a tablet a totally viable way to enjoy AAA games. Gaming on iOS is particularly robust thanks to the operating system’s support of external controllers like Sony’s DualShock 4. The App Store also has a ton of great games – including ports and exclusives on the Apple Arcade . Trending in Mobile: What is 5G? 5G Network Coverage Map Of course, the best time sinks regardless of platform are RPGs. They offer hours of play, great stories, character customization, and deep combat and mechanics. If that’s what you’re looking for, here are the best RPGs for iOS you can play right now. We cover everything from ports to iOS exclusives. The best RPGs for iOS at a glance: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic The Banner Saga Stardew Valley Genshin Impact Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition … [Read more...] about The best RPGs for iOS in 2021