"Exploring the Legacy of the Osage Nation Murders in 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and Beyond"

The upcoming film Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese and set in Oklahoma, offers hope for a return to the cinematic power of location. Many recent blockbusters have taken a casual approach to setting, but the potential for a sense of physical presence in a film remains. The use of real places and times in movies, such as San Francisco in Bullitt and The Conversation, can create a memorable story. Other upcoming films, such as A Haunting in Venice and The Holdovers, also have potential for a strong sense of place.