
… medium is entirely passive. The viewer has no choice in the matter. This is the very definition of story telling: a narrative is told to you through visuals and audio, and you must passively accept it. While you may enjoy the ride, you have no say in the direction.
…afting a world in which to tell their story. However, it is their story that they are telling. They meticulously dictate every aspect of how that story is told, from the plot and pacing, to the camera angles and lighting. Everything about their medium (cinema) is meant to share their vision with you, the viewer. However…