Let’s talk about Autumn Sonata. Ingmar Bergman’s 1978 masterpiece is exactly that. It’s a raw, unflinching look at a mother-daughter relationship, steeped in decades of resentment. It feels less like a movie and more like a forensic excavation of the human… Read More »Autumn Sonata (1978) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Let’s talk about Ip Man (2008), it’s not just for Donnie Yen’s incredible performance or the legendary Wing Chun it’s for how the film is seen. It is a textbook example of visual storytelling, specifically in how it transitions from tranquil domesticity to… Read More »Ip Man (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
When this movie first hit US screens in a truncated, re-ordered version, it was rightfully panned. But once Leone’s original vision was restored with its non-linear, dreamlike structure intact it ascended to its place as a cinema classic. The film’s… Read More »Once Upon a Time in America (1984) – Cinematography Analysis
Hey everyone, Salik Waquas here from Color Culture. There are certain films that stick with you, not just because the story is good, but because the visual language is so distinct it burns into your brain. For me, Luc Besson’s… Read More »Léon: The Professional (1994) – Cinematography Analysis
Hi, I’m Salik Waquas, a filmmaker and professional colorist owning a post-production color grading suite. Over the years, I’ve cultivated a deep appreciation for the art of cinematography and its power to elevate storytelling. One film that has profoundly influenced… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Taxi Driver (In Depth)
I’m Salik Waquas, a filmmaker and full-time film colorist, and I have the privilege of turning cinematic visions into visual masterpieces. As the founder of Color Culture, my journey has been defined by an unrelenting passion for the art of… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Goodfellas (In Depth)
My name is Salik Waquas, and I am a filmmaker and a full-time film colorist. Through my work and passion for visual storytelling, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the craft of cinematography and its power to shape narratives. Running… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Fargo (In Depth)