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Winona Ryder's Secret Scorsese Note Revealed
28 Nov
Summary
- A note from Martin Scorsese influenced a scene in The Age of Innocence.
- The note instructed Winona Ryder to 'kiss him twice' in a pivotal moment.
- Ryder also praised Tim Burton's immersive directing style on Beetlejuice.
Winona Ryder recently recalled a profound directorial note from Martin Scorsese during the filming of the 1993 drama, The Age of Innocence. Scorsese discreetly provided Ryder with a handwritten message that read, 'Kiss him twice,' which she found to be an invaluable piece of guidance.
This specific instruction, given during a scene where Ryder's character, May Welland, confronts Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis), transformed the emotional weight of their interaction. Ryder interpreted the note as a definitive statement, asserting control and finality to the scene, which she felt added immense depth to her performance.
Beyond her experiences with Scorsese, Ryder also lauded Tim Burton's distinctive directing style on the set of Beetlejuice. She emphasized the benefit of directors being physically present near the camera, a practice she noted has become less common, creating a sense of intimacy she deeply values in filmmaking.
