I Watched “War and Peace” On My Phone

Because I wouldn’t have accessed it any other way.

With every frame a painting, it shouldn’t matter what makes up the frame. [Credit: Mosfilm/Janus Films]

It’s easy to talk about the cinematic experience, especially for a movie buff like myself. But sometimes, compromises to enjoying great movies have to be made with life. Such is the case with the 1966 version of War and Peace, all four parts of which I’ve watched on my phone. I get that for most cinephiles, this is…