Re-watching Ingmar Bergman’s Fanny and Alexander (1982) isn’t just research for me; it’s a pilgrimage.This was Bergman’s intended farewell to cinema, and he left everything on the screen. A quick tip: ignore the three-hour theatrical version. It’s fine, but if you want… Read More »Fanny and Alexander (1982) – Cinematography Analysis
When I sit down to rewatch All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), I’m not just watching a “classic.” I’m looking at the DNA of what I do. It’s a primal scream captured on silver halide, and frankly, it puts a… Read More »All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) – Cinematography Analysis
When I sit down to analyze Tumbbad (2018), I can’t help but perform a surgical examination of the frame. Frankly, few films have gripped my professional curiosity quite like Tumbbad.This isn’t just another horror flick; it’s a mythical odyssey steeped in… Read More »Tumbbad (2018) – Cinematography Analysis
I revisit a film that reminds me why I got into this business in the first place. It’s not just work; it’s a deep well of inspiration. Henri-Georges Clouzot’s 1955 classic, Diabolique, is exactly that. It’s a chilling psychological thriller that… Read More »Diabolique (1955) – Cinematography Analysis
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), a film like this a genuine post-World War II masterpiece doesn’t just tell a story; it shows it with an honesty that still resonates decades later. For me, that honesty comes right down to the… Read More »The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) – Cinematography Analysis
Some films capture a moment; Free Solo (2018) captures the human spirit when it’s pushed right to the edge of a cliff literally. Alex Honnold’s ascent of El Capitan’s Freerider route is a physical miracle, sure, but for those of us behind… Read More »Free Solo (2018) – Cinematography Analysis
When I look back at a masterpiece like Buster Keaton’s The General (1926), it’s not just some academic trip down memory laneit’s a deep dive into the DNA of what we do. This film is a monumental achievement in visual storytelling that… Read More »The General (1926) – Cinematography Analysis