I spend my days deep in the visual language of cinema, but occasionally, a film comes along that reminds you just how foundational the craft is—how long it’s been evolving and how deeply it can cut. Fritz Lang’s 1931 masterpiece… Read More »M (1931) – Cinematography Analysis
When this movie first hit US screens in a truncated, re-ordered version, it was rightfully panned. But once Leone’s original vision was restored with its non-linear, dreamlike structure intact it ascended to its place as a cinema classic. The film’s… Read More »Once Upon a Time in America (1984) – 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
My name is Salik Waquas, and I am a filmmaker and colorist owning a post-production color grading suite. Over the years, I have immersed myself in the art of visual storytelling, exploring how cinematography shapes narratives and evokes emotions. One… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of On the Waterfront (In Depth)
I often find myself captivated by the visual language of cinema, the subtle interplay of light, shadow, and movement that shapes a narrative. Some Like It Hot (1959), directed by Billy Wilder, stands as a classic example of this art.… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Some Like It Hot (In Depth)
Writing about cinematography allows me to share my thoughts and insights with fellow cinephiles and creators. Today, I’m diving into one of the most visually striking films of our time: Road to Perdition directed by Sam Mendes. Cinematography Analysis Of… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Road to Perdition (In Depth)
I’m Salik Waquas, a filmmaker and full-time film colorist with an enduring passion for cinematic storytelling. I own Color Culture, a post-production color grading suite dedicated to enhancing visual narratives. As someone who views films through the dual lenses of… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Fight Club (In Depth)