Anchor: Less grandiosely than Harmony Korine in Julien Donkey-Boy , Soderbergh pores over every scene in search of its essential dramatic gesture.
Entailed: Soderbergh is looking for the most dramatic gestures in each scene. 
Contradiction: Soderbergh was only interested in scenes that were flat and lifeless, with minimal dramatic flare.
Contradiction: A group of women are drinking wine and chatting.
Contradiction: Taking or avoiding risks can be rational.
Contradiction: The child is playing softball.
Contradiction: A man sitting on a park bench, sleeping.