"From the dusty mesa,
Her looming shadow grows.
Hidden in the branches of the poison creosote..."
Fans of Nic Pizzolatto's "True Detective" would recognize these lyrics anywhere. "Far From Any Road" by The Handsome Family was used in the opening credits of "True Detective" season 1 to haunting effect, supplemented by striking visuals that highlighted the show's core themes in compelling ways. Although "True Detective" has had a 3-season run so far, season 1 is still considered unparalleled for its startling complexity and grim, somber tone. There's an apocalyptic feel to the first season, reflected in the lives of the characters that inhabit the broken landscape of Louisiana — an emotion that is perfectly captured by the season's unforgettable opening credits.
How did the creators manage to capture the extremely specific aura of the opening credits? The title sequence was constructed by creative director Patrick Clair, with the aid of his studios,...
Her looming shadow grows.
Hidden in the branches of the poison creosote..."
Fans of Nic Pizzolatto's "True Detective" would recognize these lyrics anywhere. "Far From Any Road" by The Handsome Family was used in the opening credits of "True Detective" season 1 to haunting effect, supplemented by striking visuals that highlighted the show's core themes in compelling ways. Although "True Detective" has had a 3-season run so far, season 1 is still considered unparalleled for its startling complexity and grim, somber tone. There's an apocalyptic feel to the first season, reflected in the lives of the characters that inhabit the broken landscape of Louisiana — an emotion that is perfectly captured by the season's unforgettable opening credits.
How did the creators manage to capture the extremely specific aura of the opening credits? The title sequence was constructed by creative director Patrick Clair, with the aid of his studios,...
- 8/20/2022
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Warning: Contains language, violence
Much of True Detective's appeal is based on Matthew McConaughey's riveting performance as (true) Detective Rustin Cohle and the loopy, dark cop-buddy chemistry he summoned with real-life pal Woody Harrelson, to say nothing of Nic Pizzolatto's dense, allusion-heavy dialogue.
But the show's visual style deserves a big shout-out as well, and it's for a combination of all of those reasons that it deserves to walk home with the Emmy for best drama.
Pizzolatto and director Cary Fukunaga sketched a compelling, singular vision of Louisiana (and Texas) for the show: Inspired by photographer Richard Misrach...
Much of True Detective's appeal is based on Matthew McConaughey's riveting performance as (true) Detective Rustin Cohle and the loopy, dark cop-buddy chemistry he summoned with real-life pal Woody Harrelson, to say nothing of Nic Pizzolatto's dense, allusion-heavy dialogue.
But the show's visual style deserves a big shout-out as well, and it's for a combination of all of those reasons that it deserves to walk home with the Emmy for best drama.
Pizzolatto and director Cary Fukunaga sketched a compelling, singular vision of Louisiana (and Texas) for the show: Inspired by photographer Richard Misrach...
- 8/24/2014
- People.com - TV Watch
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