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You bring up an interesting point. You're absolutely right that not one frame is wasted; to add to that, each film moment is intended to accomplish many things at one time. Even Tarentino, who may dwell on feet, is getting more done than just looking at the feet (Uma Thurmond's moment in the backseat of a car - "Kill Bill, Pt. 1 - jumps to the fore as a good example).
In a certain sense, you're right, that there is nothing "obligatory" about a foot-shot. In another sense, there are certain cinematic tools that work very effectively and quickly. The "barefoot girl" is probably among them.
I keep hoping it will be used more often.
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Here's a few of my favorite scenes, from pre-1980 movies: BREAKFAST AT TIFFONYS Audrey Hepburn flashes her feet in a cab, while putting on stockings.(Technically not a close up, as you can see her face. Still, a fantastic scene!) THE KREMLIN LETTER A girl opens a combination safe--with her toes!) POLTERGEIST JonaBeth Williams' muddy feet are shown, as she climbs up an embankment in the rain. THE GRADUATE Ann Bancroft shows off her feet, while she's putting on black stockings. MURDER There's a great close-up of a girl's bare feet, at the beginning of this Hitchcock film.
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