It’s a film that dances on the line between glamorous fantasy and grounded reality, much like its protagonist, Frank Abagnale Jr. You know, the guy who, before he could legally buy a beer, was living out multiple professional fantasies: pilot,… Read More »Catch Me If You Can (2002) – Cinematography Analysis
It’s a film I first encountered as a teenager, looking for that next Matrix fix. My initial reaction back then was likely similar to many: a bit perplexed by its heavy political weight, mostly wanting more of the stylized action. But over… Read More »V for Vendetta (2005) – Cinematography Analysis
There are certain films that resonate deep in your bones not just for their story, but for the sheer audacity of their visual craft. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is undeniably one of those films. When Disney… Read More »Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl – Cinematography Analysis
As a filmmaker and colorist running Color Culture, I watch a lot of documentaries, but Asif Kapadia’s 2010 film hits differently. It’s not just a great sports movie; it is a lesson in how curation is cinematography. Watching it is an emotional heavy lift for me, reaffirming… Read More »Senna (2010) – Cinematography Analysis
Few films hit you with the physical force of Nadine Labaki’s Capernaum. It is relentless in its portrayal of poverty in the Beirut slums, yet it never feels exploitative. Watching the world through the eyes of 12-year-old Zain isn’t just a… Read More »Capernaum (2018) – Cinematography Analysis
I finally sat down with Billy Wilder’s 1957 classic, Witness for the Prosecution, and honestly, I’m a little embarrassed it took me this long. What a film. It isn’t just about pushing pixels or tweaking curves; it’s about understanding the intent… Read More »Witness for the Prosecution (1957) – Cinematography Analysis
I spend my days deep in the visual language of cinema, but occasionally, a film comes along that reminds you just how foundational the craft is—how long it’s been evolving and how deeply it can cut. Fritz Lang’s 1931 masterpiece… Read More »M (1931) – Cinematography Analysis