Some films charm you, but Roman Holiday (1953) ? It’s a warm embrace. William Wyler’s 1953 masterpiece, starring Gregory Peck and the incandescent Audrey Hepburn, is the gold standard for the “unlikely romance.” We all know the story: the escaped princess,… Read More »Roman Holiday (1953) – Cinematography Analysis
CODA (2021) Child of Deaf Adults is a title that immediately anchors you. It’s the story of Ruby Rossi, the only hearing member of a deaf fishing family in Gloucester, caught between the literal “heavy lifting” of the family business… Read More »CODA (2021) – Cinematography Analysis
Diving back into Castle in the Sky (1986) isn’t just a trip down memory lane it’s an encounter with a foundational piece of world-building. This is an epic, steampunk dreamscape that blends magic and industry so seamlessly you can truly lose yourself… Read More »Castle in the Sky (1986) – Cinematography Analysis
I’m naturally drawn to stories about the indomitable human spirit, and Cinderella Man (2005) is for my money, one of the best examples of visual storytelling meeting raw emotional stakes. It isn’t just a boxing movie; it’s a masterclass in using a… Read More »Cinderella Man (2005) – Cinematography Analysis
Alright, let’s talk about “The Wrestler (2008)” this film hits differently. It’s a gut punch, sure, but visually, it’s a masterclass in stripping away the pretense and getting right to the raw, pulsating heart of a story. Darren Aronofsky’s work… Read More »The Wrestler (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
Looking at the visual language of Marriage Story isn’t just about appreciating a sad movie; it’s about studying discipline. Noah Baumbach’s 2019 film, shot by Robbie Ryan, resists the urge to be flashy. Instead, it uses a specific, rigid visual grammar to… Read More »Marriage Story (2019) – Cinematography Analysis
I’ve been grading a lot of digital footage lately, and revisiting The Perks of Being a Wallflower was a refreshing reminder of why I still love the texture of 35mm film. It isn’t just a “coming-of-age” story; it’s a specific visual translation… Read More »The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) – Cinematography Analysis