Captain America: Civil War (2016) is a fascinating case study. It’s not your typical “pretty” superhero movie. It’s gritty, it’s arguably a bit “grey,” and it’s incredibly intentional. The Russo Brothers weren’t looking for a comic book aesthetic here; they were… Read More »Captain America: Civil War (2016) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Every once in a while, a film comes along that makes all our technical rules feel completely irrelevant. 20 Days in Mariupol (2023) doesn’t care about being “cinematic” in the traditional sense; it’s a film that demands you look at the unvarnished,… Read More »20 Days in Mariupol (2023) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Most films impress you with technical muscle, but every so often, one comes along that feels less like a movie and more like a late-night conversation with an old friend. My Octopus Teacher (2020) is that film. It didn’t need a $200… Read More »My Octopus Teacher (2020) – Cinematography Analysis
When I sit down to rewatch All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), I’m not just watching a “classic.” I’m looking at the DNA of what I do. It’s a primal scream captured on silver halide, and frankly, it puts a… Read More »All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) – Cinematography Analysis
When I sit down to analyze Tumbbad (2018), I can’t help but perform a surgical examination of the frame. Frankly, few films have gripped my professional curiosity quite like Tumbbad.This isn’t just another horror flick; it’s a mythical odyssey steeped in… Read More »Tumbbad (2018) – Cinematography Analysis
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), a film like this a genuine post-World War II masterpiece doesn’t just tell a story; it shows it with an honesty that still resonates decades later. For me, that honesty comes right down to the… Read More »The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) – Cinematography Analysis
Some films capture a moment; Free Solo (2018) captures the human spirit when it’s pushed right to the edge of a cliff literally. Alex Honnold’s ascent of El Capitan’s Freerider route is a physical miracle, sure, but for those of us behind… Read More »Free Solo (2018) – Cinematography Analysis