Children of Heaven (1997) was a hard reset. It’s a quiet Iranian masterpiece that doesn’t care about specs. It’s about two kids, Ali and Zara, and a pair of lost shoes. Analyzing the cinematography here isn’t about breaking down complex VFX… Read More »Children of Heaven (1997) – Cinematography Analysis
My Father and My Son (2005) actually stumbled onto the power of this film in the YouTube comments section. I kept seeing reviews in Tamil, a language completely removed from the film’s Turkish roots, praising the story. People were commenting… Read More »My Father and My Son (2005) – Cinematography Analysis
Revisiting The Mountain II (Dağ II) is always a lesson in budget maximization. As a filmmaker, you watch big-budget war epics and expect a certain polish, but this film manages to punch well above its weight class. It’s a raw, visceral experience… Read More »The Mountain II (2016) – Cinematography Analysis
I rarely watch a film without mentally breaking down the node graph. But I’m Still Here (2024) is different. Walter Salles’ drama didn’t just impress me technically; it disarmed me. While the industry is buzzing about the Oscar nods and Fernanda Torres’… Read More »I’m Still Here (2024) – Cinematography Analysis
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) is one of those films I return to constantly. Frank Capra’s classic isn’t just a political drama or a vehicle for Jimmy Stewart; it’s a blueprint for visual manipulation. It shows us exactly how cinematography… Read More »Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) – Cinematography Analysis
A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) directed by Naoko Yamada and produced by Kyoto Animation, isn’t your typical anime romance, nor is it a straightforward drama. It’s a raw look at youth, anxiety, and the arduous journey of self-acceptance. Looking… Read More »A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) – Cinematography Analysis
Wim Wenders’ 1984 classic, Paris, Texas reckons with the inescapable truth that, as Confucius said, “Wherever you go, there you are.” For Travis Henderson, this isn’t philosophy; it’s a reality etched into the celluloid. The cinematography actively drives the storytelling, guiding… Read More »Paris, Texas (1984) – Cinematography Analysis