I spend my days deep in the visual language of cinema, but occasionally, a film comes along that reminds you just how foundational the craft is—how long it’s been evolving and how deeply it can cut. Fritz Lang’s 1931 masterpiece… Read More »M (1931) – Cinematography Analysis
To really understand visual language, I often have to step back and look at the masters. And when it comes to Billy Wilder’s 1960 masterpiece, we are looking at a goldmine. It’s one of those films that resonates deeply, feeling… Read More »The Apartment (1960) – Cinematography Analysis
There are certain films that act as a litmus test for visual storytelling. Denis Villeneuve’s Incendies (2010) is one of them. While the narrative is famous for its gut-wrenching plot twist—often cited as one of the most horrifying in cinema history—I find… Read More »Incendies (2010) – Cinematography Analysis
t’s always a privilege to sit down and dissect a film like To Kill a Mockingbird. For anyone in the visual storytelling world—whether you’re behind the camera, in the edit suite, or in my chair as a colorist at Color Culture—this… Read More »To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) – 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
Let’s talk Princess Mononoke. As a filmmaker and full-time colorist running Color Culture, there are certain films that act as north stars projects that don’t just tell a story, but define the visual language of their medium. Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke is one… Read More »Princess Mononoke (1997) – Cinematography Analysis
When I think of films that balance artistry with thematic depth, Howl’s Moving Castle is a benchmark. It’s a constant source of inspiration, not just for its narrative, but for its audacity in visual storytelling. From the lumbering, ramshackle castle to the… Read More »Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) – Cinematography Analysis