Philadelphia, I find this film to be an incredible case study. In 1993, it was a massive gamble for Hollywood taking the AIDS epidemic and homophobia head-on at a time when most studios were looking the other way. While people… Read More »Philadelphia (1993) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Clint Eastwood’s 2008 Changeling is one that really sticks with you, and honestly, a lot of that comes down to a visual strategy that is remarkably disciplined. It’s a harrowing story about a mother’s search for her son against the… Read More »Changeling (2008) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
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 & Stills
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 & Stills
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 & Stills
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 & Stills
Ron Howard’s Apollo 13 is that rare 1995 masterpiece that hits the sweet spot. It doesn’t just “tell” the story of the 1970 lunar mission it traps you in the capsule with them. Every time I revisit it, I’m floored by how… Read More »Apollo 13 (1995) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills