and the immersive sound of the waves, turning a small moment into a monumental one. Why They Stick We remember these scenes because they provide a

: The first meeting between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter. The scene uses tight close-ups to create an intimate, predatory atmosphere as the characters trade psychological barbs. The Dark Knight (2008)

Some of the most "loud" dramatic moments are nearly silent. In The Godfather

In Part 2, we will examine the more recent "prestige TV" era: 13 Reasons Why ’s graphic broom-handle scene, Game of Thrones ’ brutalization of Theon Greyjoy, and the question of whether streaming’s unrated content has made the problem worse or simply more explicit.