Andrew Lau and Alan Mak’s 2002 Hong Kong crime epic, Infernal Affairs, is exactly that kind of film. It’s a masterclass in visual storytelling a lean, mean psychological thriller that trades flashy theatrics for a slow-burn emotional resonance. In the West,… Read More »Infernal Affairs (2002) – 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
There are certain films where the craft and the narrative hit a sweet spot so perfect that you can’t tell where the script ends and the image begins. In Bruges (2008) is unequivocally one of them. Martin McDonagh’s debut feature isn’t just… Read More »In Bruges (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
I look at Life of Pi (2012) and see a benchmark. Ang Lee’s adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel was famously labeled “unfilmable” a tag usually slapped on stories that rely too much on internal monologue or abstract concepts. But Lee, alongside cinematographer… Read More »Life of Pi (2012) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s talk District 9. For a professional colorist someone who lives and breathes the visual language of cinema diving into this film isn’t just an analysis; it’s a masterclass in texture. It’s a film that understands that visual style isn’t just… Read More »District 9 (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
Sitting down to revisit Iron Man (2008) for a cinematography analysis was a genuine treat. It’s easy to forget that before the MCU became the massive machine it is today, this was just a movie and a risky one at that. There… Read More »Iron Man (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
Park Chan-wook’s “The Handmaiden” (2016), While casual viewers might get caught up in the labyrinthine plot or the “erotic thriller” label, for me, this film is a study in precision a “painterly” experience where every frame feels intentional. It is… Read More »The Handmaiden (2016) – Cinematography Analysis