Misery (1990) is the one that actually gets under my skin. It’s not supernatural. It’s just two people in a house, and honestly, the way it’s shot is a masterclass in making a standard bedroom feel like a coffin. We’ve all… Read More »Misery (1990) – 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
When I first saw Pink Floyd: The Wall, it hit me like a ton of bricks (pun absolutely intended). Why does one frame feel “fine” while another feels like a punch to the gut? Directed by Alan Parker and written by… Read More »Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
There are films that simply exist, and then there are films that changed the DNA of the medium. King Kong (1933) is the latter. It isn’t just a “classic” it’s the moment raw imagination collided with burgeoning technology. For me, revisiting Kong isn’t an… Read More »King Kong (1933) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948) is always at the top of my list. I return to it constantly. It’s a film that is often overshadowed by the heavy hitters like Vertigo or Psycho, but to me, Rope is a quiet titan a masterclass in technical audacity that feels… Read More »Rope (1948) – Cinematography Analysis
Coraline (2009) for years, I just didn’t get the hype. When it first dropped in 2009, I sat through it and… nothing. It didn’t leave a mark. Looking back now as a filmmaker and colorist who basically breathes stop-motion and… Read More »Coraline (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) is that film. When I first saw it, I wasn’t just watching a “cartoon” I was witnessing a masterclass in digital cinematography. I saw a review that said, “Oh my god the summer is… Read More »How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills