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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – Cinematography Analysis

by Salik Waquas
Cinematography

When I sit down to analyze a film like The Nightmare Before Christmas, I’m not just looking at the aesthetics. I’m looking at the grind. This film is a visual anomaly a paradox of cheer and macabre that proves aesthetic… Read More »The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – Cinematography Analysis

Ben-Hur (1959) – Cinematography Analysis

by Salik Waquas
Cinematography

Watching Ben-Hur forces me to shift gears completely. It requires a different mindset, one that appreciates a time when the “look” wasn’t something you dialed in later—it was baked into the negative on the day, under the blazing sun. When I watch… Read More »Ben-Hur (1959) – Cinematography Analysis