Gregory Hoblit’s Primal Fear (1996). Most people remember this for Edward Norton’s explosive debut which Siskel and Ebert rightfully raved about but for me, it’s all about the visual scaffolding. As a colorist, I don’t just see a “slow-burn” courtroom drama; I… Read More »Primal Fear (1996) – Cinematography Analysis
Airplane!, it’s more than just a comedy writing masterclass; it’s a brilliant, often-overlooked triumph of visual execution. This isn’t just a funny movie. It’s a cinematic sleight of hand. Its genius usually attributed to the rapid-fire gags and deadpan delivery… Read More »Airplane! (1980) – Cinematography Analysis
The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) is one of those. Martin McDonagh’s reunion with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson isn’t just a dark comedy it’s a visual case study in how environment and light can turn a simple “breakup” story into something… Read More »The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s get one thing straight about First Blood. Most people remember it as the start of the “Rambo” era the guns, the headbands, the 80s action tropes. I see something entirely different when I pull this up on a calibrated monitor.… Read More »First Blood (1982) – Cinematography Analysis
Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River (2017) is one of those films that just lodges itself in your brain and refuses to let go. It’s a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, where the environment isn’t just a backdrop but a relentless force a character as… Read More »WIND RIVER (2017) – CINEMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS
A Few Good Men. When I sit down with a film like Rob Reiner’s 1992 courtroom classic, I’m looking past the iconic “You can’t handle the truth!” memes. I’m looking at how the visual language often deceptively quiet works its… Read More »A Few Good Men (1992) – Cinematography Analysis
The Goonies hits different when you look at it through a viewfinder. For most, it’s a foundational memory of hidden maps and pirate ships. It’s a “pirate mafia monster movie” that manages to feel both like a rough-and-tumble neighborhood hang and… Read More »The Goonies (1985) – Cinematography Analysis