Ok. Another film lesson that is relatively easy.
In a story, you have to think that the people in it are in their own world without outside influences. When 2 people are talking in a room or there is a party at a warehouse, there are hypothetically speaking, 4 walls.
Now, what you may have noticed, mostly in comedies, is that sometimes the character will reverence the audience, which wouldn't normally happen in "their world."
First example that comes to mind is from "Blazing Saddles." Hedley Lamarr is sitting at his desk, contemplating who to send to Rockridge to create hysteria so that plans for the railroad can proceed.
"If I could find a sheriff who so offends the citizens of Rock Ridge that his very appearance would drive them out of town."
[looks into the camera]
"But where would I find such a man?"
[pause]
"Why am I asking you?"
Another example below is from another Mel Brooks film. If you think about it, in every Mel Brooks film there's a breaking of the wall. This one is literal.
And finally, a personal favorite. You'll have to follow the link since no one with the scene will let me have an embedded link. Sigh.
Superman Ending
So what's your favorite "breaking the wall" moment?
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