The Tale of The Princess Kaguya isn’t just an animated movie; it’s a moving painting that breathes. In a world of hyper-polished, computer-generated 3D, Studio Ghibli did something radical in 2013. They gave us something that feels unfinished in the best… Read More »The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) – Cinematography Analysis
It’s never just about a “look”; it’s about the emotional logic and the subtle grammar of light and shadow that forces an audience to feel something they can’t quite name. So, when I first saw Ari Folman’s Waltz with Bashir (2008), it… Read More »Waltz with Bashir (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
Most films just flicker by. Then there are the rare ones that leave a permanent mark on your DNA as a creator. Emir Kusturica’s Underground (1995) is, for me, the absolute gold standard of that second category. It’s a masterclass in how… Read More »Underground (1995) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s get one thing straight: Le Samouraï is a mood. It’s a masterclass in how visual language can sculpt a character when the script refuses to do the heavy lifting. Jean-Pierre Melville, alongside the legendary Henri Decaë, didn’t just make a gangster… Read More »Le Samouraï (1967) – Cinematography Analysis
Every so often, a film comes along that completely rewires your expectations of how a narrative can be told visually. For me, Xavier Dolan’s Mommy (2014) is the benchmark for that kind of “visceral” filmmaking. It’s an undeniable masterpiece, but more importantly,… Read More »Mommy (2014) – Cinematography Analysis
One thing I’ve learned is that the most iconic visual statements usually come from filmmakers who are backed into a corner. Limitations breed grit. That’s exactly why Robert Aldrich’s 1962 masterpiece, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, still hits so hard… Read More »What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) – Cinematography Analysis
There are films that look beautiful, and then there are films that feel like they were pulled directly from a dream you forgot you had. Song of the Sea is the latter. It’s more than just an animated feature; it’s a masterstroke… Read More »Song of the Sea (2014) – Cinematography Analysis