3x09 Apologies Part 4
Earlier this episode, he tells Sydney he will 'crack' the plate eventually. Like cracking a code to a magic trick? I mentioned before the magical moments narration, at the beginning of this episode and that it may be talking to the audience.
Sidebar: an example of magical moments is Carmy making Sydney's meal.
there's a mystery here with this close up shot of the dish as we sit in Carmy's place trying to Crack it.
What's the purpose of a close-up shot?
A close-up shot is a camera shot in which most—if not all—of the frame is filled with an and actor's face or an important feature, detail, or object. The main purpose of a close-up is to convey information; it's the filmmaker's way of telling the audience, visually, that this is important.
What are they trying to convey here?