Little Miss Sunshine (2006) is a reminder that the best cinematography isn’t always about beauty. It’s about honesty.It’s easy to get distracted by the high-contrast, hyper-stylized look of modern streaming shows. But this film? It’s a lesson in what happens when… Read More »Little Miss Sunshine (2006) – Cinematography Analysis
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), I’ll be honest the first time I sat through it, I was overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it. It’s often dismissed as “Fincher’s Forrest Gump” because they share Eric Roth as a screenwriter,… Read More »The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), I’m not just watching a sci-fi flick. I’m looking at a masterclass in visual intent. Gareth Edwards and his team made a “Star Wars” movie that didn’t feel like a Star Wars movie,… Read More »Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive back in 2011, it wasn’t just a movie; it was a visceral experience that burrowed its way into my cinematic soul. As a filmmaker and full-time colorist, I often find myself dissecting films, not just for their narratives,… Read More »Drive (2011) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve scrubbed through “The Social Network (2010)” at the Color Culture studio. Every time I do, I find something new. Most people call it a “modern classic” because of Aaron Sorkin’s dialogue, but as a… Read More »The Social Network (2010) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
When I first heard another Batman movie was coming out, I rolled my eyes. We’ve seen the origin story, the gadgets, and the cape so many times that it felt like there was nowhere left to go. But then I… Read More »The Batman (2022) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
If you’ve seen the 2019 Turkish version of Miracle in Cell No. 7 on Netflix, you already know it’s designed to wreck you emotionally. But with this film, the technical choices are so tightly wound into the story that you can’t help… Read More »Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) – Cinematography Analysis