When I watch Young Frankenstein (1974), I’m not just watching one of the greatest comedies ever made; I’m looking at a masterclass in visual subversion. It’s a film that dared to look “old” at a time when Hollywood was obsessed with the… Read More »Young Frankenstein (1974) – Cinematography Analysis
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (2025) with more than just a casual interest. When you hear “PTA,” “VistaVision,” and “DiCaprio” in the same sentence, you know you aren’t just getting a movie; you’re getting a masterclass in format. The chatter… Read More »One Battle After Another (2025) – Cinematography Analysis
Whenever I revisit Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) ,I’m struck by how it defies the “aging” process. Released in 1969, it sits right on the cusp of the New Hollywood era a film that respects the Western genre while… Read More »Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) – Cinematography Analysis
There are certain films where the craft and the narrative hit a sweet spot so perfect that you can’t tell where the script ends and the image begins. In Bruges (2008) is unequivocally one of them. Martin McDonagh’s debut feature isn’t just… Read More »In Bruges (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
Today, I want to break down the visual language of a film that shouldn’t have been as good as it is: Pixar’s Toy Story 2. Released in 1999, this movie was originally slated as a cheap direct-to-video cash grab. Instead, through… Read More »Toy Story 2 (1999) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s talk District 9. For a professional colorist someone who lives and breathes the visual language of cinema diving into this film isn’t just an analysis; it’s a masterclass in texture. It’s a film that understands that visual style isn’t just… Read More »District 9 (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
I’m obsessed with fixing skin tones or balancing exposure, but recently I re-watched Shrek. Twenty-plus years later, I realized something surprising: this movie isn’t just a meme factory; it’s a masterclass in visual storytelling. Shrek was the first-ever Oscar winner for Best… Read More »Shrek (2001) – Cinematography Analysis