Film that usually gets praised for its soundtrack but deserves way more credit for its sophisticated visual grammar: Disney’s Mulan (1998). Twenty-six years later, this isn’t just a “Renaissance” era relic. It is a remarkably bold piece of cinema. It’s a film… Read More »Mulan (1998) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
When I sat down to re-watch Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi’s animated masterpiece, I didn’t see a “simple” cartoon. I saw a masterclass in cinematographic restraint. It’s a monochrome world, sure, but it’s exactly that lack of color that forces you to look… Read More »Persepolis (2007) – Cinematography Analysis
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), I’m not just looking for nostalgia. I’m looking at the “imperfections.”On paper, this special shouldn’t work. It’s often called “cheap” or “rudimentary,” and yeah, by the standards of a high-budget Disney feature, the technical execution… Read More »A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
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
Every few months, I have to go back to Akira (1988) It’s not just a movie; it’s the reason many of us picked up a camera (or a stylus) in the first place. Watching the 4K Ultra HD remaster recently, I… Read More »Akira (1988) – Cinematography Analysis
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991), It wasn’t just a nostalgia trip, I wanted to break down why this film works so well visually.There’s a quote from reviewer Chris Stuckmann about the film’s 3D re-release that stuck with me: watching it as… Read More »Beauty and the Beast (1991) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s talk Princess Mononoke. As a filmmaker and full-time colorist running Color Culture, there are certain films that act as north stars projects that don’t just tell a story, but define the visual language of their medium. Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke is one… Read More »Princess Mononoke (1997) – Cinematography Analysis