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
I’m usually not one for rom-coms; most of them feel like they were assembled in a lab for mass consumption. But When Harry Met Sally… is different. It’s often called an “iconic autumn comfort movie,” but as a filmmaker, I’m interested in… Read More »When Harry Met Sally… (1989) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Philadelphia, I find this film to be an incredible case study. In 1993, it was a massive gamble for Hollywood taking the AIDS epidemic and homophobia head-on at a time when most studios were looking the other way. While people… Read More »Philadelphia (1993) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Airplane!, it’s more than just a comedy writing masterclass; it’s a brilliant, often-overlooked triumph of visual execution. This isn’t just a funny movie. It’s a cinematic sleight of hand. Its genius usually attributed to the rapid-fire gags and deadpan delivery… Read More »Airplane! (1980) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Deathly Hallows: Part 1. It’s the one people love to call the “slow” movie or the “bridge” film. Some fans felt unsatisfied because it doesn’t give you that big, traditional narrative payoff. But for me? The cinematography in Part 1 isn’t just… Read More »Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Pedro Almodóvar’s Talk to Her (2002) is not just a movie, it’s a masterclass in how visual choices can carry the weight of a narrative when the characters themselves are literally unable to speak. About the Cinematographer The look of this film… Read More »Talk to Her (2002) – Cinematography Analysis
Spartacus (1960) isn’t one of them. This thing is a beast a monumental battle of egos, craft, and raw ambition. Even though Stanley Kubrick famously tried to disown it later in his career, you can’t look at this film and not… Read More »Spartacus (1960) – Cinematography Analysis