4. Symmetry Can Be Funny
Wes Anderson’s movies can be hilarious, but the humor doesn’t just come from the dialogue. Bordwell writes that symmetry can create a “static geometrical frame [that] can evoke a deadpan comic quality.” Anderson’s movies demonstrate that symmetrical shots can make almost anything amusingly offbeat. That’s well worth remembering when you want to introduce a bit of humor or whimsy into your next project.