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
Halloween (1978) And every year, life just… happens. But this year, as Salik Waquas from Color Culture, I’m finally making it a priority. And honestly? It feels right. John Carpenter’s Halloween isn’t just a movie to me; it’s a seasonal ritual. It’s… Read More »Halloween (1978) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Released in 1989, just as Tim Burton’s Batman was redefining the “blockbuster” aesthetic, Part II was an incredibly bold swing. It wasn’t just a sequel; it was a high-wire act of world-building that revisited a cherished past while inventing a future that, at the… Read More »Back to the Future Part II (1989) – Cinematography Analysis
If there’s one film that gets under my skin not just as a filmmaker but specifically when looking at the image pipeline it’s John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). This isn’t just a horror movie; it is a textbook example of visual efficiency,… Read More »The Thing (1982) – Cinematography Analysis
As a professional colorist at Color Culture, I spend most of my waking hours in a dark room, staring at screens and obsessing over curves. When you look at images all day for a living, you stop seeing just the… Read More »Jurassic Park (1993) – Cinematography Analysis
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)