John McTiernan

Predator (1987) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills

by Salik Waquas
Cinematography

Predator (1987) is a movie I’ve lived with since I was a kid, but watching it now through a professional lens, it’s a total masterclass. It’s not just an “80s action flick” it’s a sophisticated piece of visual storytelling that shifts… Read More »Predator (1987) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills

Die Hard (1988) – Cinematography Analysis

by Salik Waquas
Cinematography

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