Stalker (1979) is famously not an “easy” watch. It’s long, it’s agonizingly slow, and it refuses to give you a straight answer. It asks you to just sit with it and let the atmosphere wash over you. But it’s a revelation because… Read More »Stalker (1979) – Cinematography Analysis
Lars von Trier’s Dogville (2003) is exactly that a film that burrowed into my consciousness the moment I saw it. It’s polarizing, sure, but for me, it’s a masterclass in how radical visual choices can actually amplify a narrative rather than distract… Read More »Dogville (2003) – Cinematography Analysis
When I watch Young Frankenstein (1974), I’m not just watching one of the greatest comedies ever made; I’m looking at a masterclass in visual subversion. It’s a film that dared to look “old” at a time when Hollywood was obsessed with the… Read More »Young Frankenstein (1974) – Cinematography Analysis
JFK (1991) isn’t just a movie it’s a three-hour sensory assault. It’s a whirlwind of theories and a relentless chase for some version of the truth. I recently sat down with the Shout Factory 4K restoration, and honestly, it felt like… Read More »JFK (1991) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s talk about Ip Man (2008), it’s not just for Donnie Yen’s incredible performance or the legendary Wing Chun it’s for how the film is seen. It is a textbook example of visual storytelling, specifically in how it transitions from tranquil domesticity to… Read More »Ip Man (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
Usually, when I analyze a film, I’m looking immediately at the grade or the lens choice. But with Roman Polanski’s 1968 classic Rosemary’s Baby, the cinematography does something insidious: it gaslights you alongside the protagonist. It isn’t just a scary… Read More »Rosemary’s Baby (1968) – Cinematography Analysis
Amores Perros (2000) The name itself implies a specific texture gritty, vibrant, and undeniably aggressive. It’s a masterclass in how cinematography serves the gut-punch of the script. When I look at films that defined the turn of the millennium, Amores Perros stands… Read More »Amores Perros (2000) – Cinematography Analysis