Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is often remembered as the “fun” one the apology for the darker, grittier Temple of Doom. But revisiting it now as a filmmaker and colorist running Color Culture, I’m struck by how visually sophisticated it actually… Read More »Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) – Cinematography Analysis
I watch movies differently than most people. I’m usually staring at the scopes or analyzing the highlight roll-off. But Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners is one of those rare films that forces you to stop analyzing and just feel the weight of it. It’s… Read More »Prisoners (2013) – Cinematography Analysis
Guy Ritchie’s Snatch (2000) is a textbook example of how to manage chaos in post-production. As a colorist and filmmaker, I don’t just watch this movie for the dialogue; I watch it to see how the team balanced a visual style that… Read More »Snatch (2000) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home. Looking past the deafening hype and the meme culture surrounding it, this film is actually a fascinating case study for those of us in post-production. The challenge here wasn’t just the script; it was… Read More »Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – Cinematography Analysis
When I watch Die Hard now, I’m not just seeing Bruce Willis shoot bad guys; I’m seeing a film that is meticulously, almost obsessively, crafted. It’s a testament to practical filmmaking that holds up in a way modern CGI fests simply don’t.… Read More »Die Hard (1988) – Cinematography Analysis
As a filmmaker and a full-time colorist running Color Culture, certain films pull me back into their orbit, demanding a deeper look at their craft. Ron Howard’s A Beautiful Mind (2001) is absolutely one of them. On the surface, it’s a straightforward… Read More »A Beautiful Mind (2001) – Cinematography Analysis
As a filmmaker and colorist running Color Culture, I find myself drawn to movies that don’t just tell a story, but show it with profound intention. The Sixth Sense (1999) has always resonated with me—not just for its legendary narrative twist, but for the… Read More »The Sixth Sense (1999) – Cinematography Analysis