Federico Fellini’s 1957 masterpiece Nights of Cabiria don’t just leave an impression; they haunt you. It’s a film that looks simple on the surface but is actually a profound masterclass in how visual choices elevate a gritty narrative into something mythic.… Read More »Nights of Cabiria (1957) – Cinematography Analysis
Every frame is a choice that guides the viewer’s eye and manipulates their pulse. So, when I sat down to rewatch Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon (1973) recently, it wasn’t just a casual viewing. It felt like a masterclass in how deliberate cinematography… Read More »Paper Moon (1973) – Cinematography Analysis
Departures (2008) is one of those rare films that hits you twice: once in the gut with its story, and once in the eyes with its restraint. Yojiro Takita’s Oscar-winning drama makes me want to stop “working” and just feel. It… Read More »Departures (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
Emir Kusturica’s 1998 film Black Cat, White Cat is exactly that. It’s a wild, unclassifiable beast that dances between farce and magical realism without ever losing its step. From the opening frame, it’s clear this isn’t a typical cinematic experience. It feels… Read More »Black Cat, White Cat (1998) – Cinematography Analysis
I spend most of my life in a darkened room, pushing pixels and massaging shadows to find the right narrative “soul.” So, when a film like Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s Winter Sleep comes across my radar, it’s more than just a movie. It’s… Read More »Winter Sleep (2014) – Cinematography Analysis
Throne of Blood. Or, if you want to get specific, Akira Kurosawa’s 1957 masterpiece Spider Web Castle. I’m constantly looking at how a director manages to weave intent into the very grain of the image, and Kurosawa’s work here is as… Read More »Throne of Blood (1957) – Cinematography Analysis
I want to dig into Citizenfour, Laura Poitras’s 2014 documentary. This isn’t just a film; it’s a historical artifact. Mark Kermode called it “the most chilling thriller of the year,” and he wasn’t exaggerating. It turns a confined hotel room into… Read More »Citizenfour (2014) – Cinematography Analysis