Misery (1990) is the one that actually gets under my skin. It’s not supernatural. It’s just two people in a house, and honestly, the way it’s shot is a masterclass in making a standard bedroom feel like a coffin. We’ve all… Read More »Misery (1990) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
I’m usually not one for rom-coms; most of them feel like they were assembled in a lab for mass consumption. But When Harry Met Sally… is different. It’s often called an “iconic autumn comfort movie,” but as a filmmaker, I’m interested in… Read More »When Harry Met Sally… (1989) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Deathly Hallows: Part 1. It’s the one people love to call the “slow” movie or the “bridge” film. Some fans felt unsatisfied because it doesn’t give you that big, traditional narrative payoff. But for me? The cinematography in Part 1 isn’t just… Read More »Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Pedro Almodóvar’s Talk to Her (2002) is not just a movie, it’s a masterclass in how visual choices can carry the weight of a narrative when the characters themselves are literally unable to speak. About the Cinematographer The look of this film… Read More »Talk to Her (2002) – Cinematography Analysis
It’s not always about the plot; sometimes it’s about the sheer audacity of the visual craft. In 1977, this “little” comedy famously beat out Star Wars for Best Picture. That tells you everything. It wasn’t just a win for Woody Allen; it… Read More »Annie Hall (1977) – Cinematography Analysis
I don’t just watch The Fugitive (1993) I study it. It’s one of those rare 90s thrillers that manages to be a massive blockbuster pulling in over $300 million and seven Oscar nods while maintaining a gritty, artisan soul. Tommy Lee… Read More »The Fugitive (1993) – Cinematography Analysis
Ghostbusters (1984) shouldn’t work as well as it does. On paper, it’s a high-concept collision of Saturday Night Live humor and interdimensional horror. I look at this film and see something much deeper than a 1984 comedy hit. I see a… Read More »Ghostbusters (1984) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills