Paul Haggis’s 2004 Best Picture winner, my first instinct isn’t to rehash the narrative debates. Trust me, I’ve heard it all the “Brokeback Mountain should have won” chorus, the accusations of its simplistic take on racism, even Haggis himself admitting… Read More »Crash (2004) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Predator (1987) is a movie I’ve lived with since I was a kid, but watching it now through a professional lens, it’s a total masterclass. It’s not just an “80s action flick” it’s a sophisticated piece of visual storytelling that shifts… Read More »Predator (1987) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (2025) with more than just a casual interest. When you hear “PTA,” “VistaVision,” and “DiCaprio” in the same sentence, you know you aren’t just getting a movie; you’re getting a masterclass in format. The chatter… Read More »One Battle After Another (2025) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s talk E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. It’s not just about the script; it’s about how every visual decision amplifies the emotional core. E.T. fundamentally defined the “Amblin feel.” It’s a film that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider, and the cinematography… Read More »E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – Cinematography Analysis
It’s not just a historical epic; Ran Japanese for “chaos” is a masterclass in visual tension. While critics often cite Seven Samurai as Kurosawa’s peak, I find myself constantly returning to Ran. The sheer visual ambition is staggering, especially when you consider Kurosawa was… Read More »Ran (1985) – Cinematography Analysis
My name is Salik Waquas, and I am a full-time film colorist and filmmaker. I run a post-production suite called Color Culture, where I specialize in crafting visual narratives through the art of color grading. As a cinephile and professional,… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Ran (In Depth)
Few films have left as indelible a mark on the craft as Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan. From its raw portrayal of combat to its groundbreaking technical execution, the film is a masterclass in visual storytelling. In this analysis, I’ll… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Saving Private Ryan (In Depth)