Edward Zwick’s The Last Samurai is one of those rare 2003 epics that hasn’t aged a day. Lensed by John Toll, this isn’t just a “Tom Cruise movie”, it’s a masterstroke in how cinematography can articulate the soul of a culture standing… Read More »The Last Samurai (2003) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Whenever I revisit Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) ,I’m struck by how it defies the “aging” process. Released in 1969, it sits right on the cusp of the New Hollywood era a film that respects the Western genre while… Read More »Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) – Cinematography Analysis
Casino is an epic in the truest sense. It’s a sprawling saga set against the backdrop of 1970s and 80s Las Vegas—dazzling at first, then rapidly decaying. While often compared to Goodfellas, Casino pushes the visual language much further. Scorsese famously noted that this… Read More »Casino (1995) – Cinematography Analysis
Writing about cinematography allows me to share my thoughts and insights with fellow cinephiles and creators. Today, I’m diving into one of the most visually striking films of our time: Road to Perdition directed by Sam Mendes. Cinematography Analysis Of… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Road to Perdition (In Depth)
I’m Salik Waquas, a filmmaker and full-time film colorist with an enduring passion for cinematic storytelling. I own Color Culture, a post-production color grading suite dedicated to enhancing visual narratives. As someone who views films through the dual lenses of… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Fight Club (In Depth)
As a filmmaker and full-time film colorist, I have dedicated my career to the art of visual storytelling. Owning a post-production color grading suite has allowed me to immerse myself in the nuances of film aesthetics, and I’ve always been… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Back to the Future (In Depth)