The Wild Robot (2024) didn’t let me. Directed by Chris Sanders, this isn’t just another photorealistic tech demo; it is a deliberate, textural rejection of the “clean” CGI look that has dominated the industry for the last decade. It captivated me… Read More »The Wild Robot (2024) – Cinematography Analysis
When a film like Klaus (2019) comes along, it doesn’t just entertain me; it demands a forensic analysis. It’s a film that quietly reset the bar for what we thought was possible in 2D animation. From my vantage point at Color Culture,… Read More »Klaus (2019) – Cinematography Analysis
There are films that resonate with you long after the credits roll, and then there are films that force you to re-examine the very craft of filmmaking. Juan José Campanella’s The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) is firmly the latter. It navigates… Read More »The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
he Great Escape isn’t just an academic exercise; it’s a look into the bedrock of visual storytelling. The Great Escape is more than just an iconic war film; it is a masterclass in how cinematography can elevate narrative and dictate the emotional rhythm… Read More »The Great Escape (1963) – Cinematography Analysis
Alright, let’s talk about The Elephant Man. For a lot of people, this film is just a classic drama, but for me, this movie is a cheat code. It’s David Lynch’s second feature, dropped in 1980, but it looks like it… Read More »The Elephant Man (1980) – Cinematography Analysis
When I first started working as a colorist, I thought I had a handle on what made a movie look “cinematic.” But the more time I spend in the suite, the more I realize that sometimes you have to look… Read More »For a Few Dollars More (1965) – Cinematography Analysis
It’s strange how a film can win Best Picture, rake in a fortune, and still feel somewhat underrated in cinematic discussions. The Sting suffers from the unique problem of being sandwiched historically between the two Godfatherfilms, which often dominate the conversation about 70s… Read More »The Sting (1973) – Cinematography Analysis