Diving back into Castle in the Sky (1986) isn’t just a trip down memory lane it’s an encounter with a foundational piece of world-building. This is an epic, steampunk dreamscape that blends magic and industry so seamlessly you can truly lose yourself… Read More »Castle in the Sky (1986) – Cinematography Analysis
There are those rare masterworks that resonate because every single frame feels like it was dragged out of a deeper truth. Stuart Rosenberg’s Cool Hand Luke (1967) is exactly that. It’s a classic, sure, and the movie that turned Paul Newman into… Read More »Cool Hand Luke (1967) – Cinematography Analysis
I’m naturally drawn to stories about the indomitable human spirit, and Cinderella Man (2005) is for my money, one of the best examples of visual storytelling meeting raw emotional stakes. It isn’t just a boxing movie; it’s a masterclass in using a… Read More »Cinderella Man (2005) – Cinematography Analysis
1968’s Planet of the Apes is a total masterclass in this. It’s a stark, heavy piece of science fiction that is every bit as compelling in its visuals as it is in its narrative. Most people remember the iconic twist, but for… Read More »Planet of the Apes (1968) – Cinematography Analysis
A curated reference archive of cinematography stills from About A Boy (2002). Study the lighting, color grading, and composition. GENRE: Comedy, Drama, RomanceDIRECTOR: Chris Weitz, Paul WeitzCINEMATOGRAPHER: Remi AdefarasinEDITOR: Nick MooreCOLORIST: Jim PassonPRODUCTION DESIGNER: Jim ClayCOSTUME DESIGNER: Joanna Johnston
A curated reference archive of cinematography stills from Abang Adik (2023). Study the lighting, color grading, and composition. GENRE: Crime, Drama, Political, MelodramaDIRECTOR: Jin OngCINEMATOGRAPHER: Kartik VijayEDITOR: Soo Mun ThyeCOSTUME DESIGNER: Elaine Ng
A curated reference archive of cinematography stills from Aaadai (2019). Study the lighting, color grading, and composition. GENRE: ThrillerDIRECTOR: Rathna KumarCINEMATOGRAPHER: Vijay Kartik KannanEDITOR: Shafique Mohamed AliCOLORIST: Gopal BalajiCOSTUME DESIGNER: Kavitha