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
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
CODA (2021) Child of Deaf Adults is a title that immediately anchors you. It’s the story of Ruby Rossi, the only hearing member of a deaf fishing family in Gloucester, caught between the literal “heavy lifting” of the family business… Read More »CODA (2021) – Cinematography Analysis
Diving back into Castle in the Sky (1986) isn’t just a trip down memory lane it’s an encounter with a foundational piece of world-building. This is an epic, steampunk dreamscape that blends magic and industry so seamlessly you can truly lose yourself… Read More »Castle in the Sky (1986) – Cinematography Analysis
There are those rare masterworks that resonate because every single frame feels like it was dragged out of a deeper truth. Stuart Rosenberg’s Cool Hand Luke (1967) is exactly that. It’s a classic, sure, and the movie that turned Paul Newman into… Read More »Cool Hand Luke (1967) – Cinematography Analysis
1968’s Planet of the Apes is a total masterclass in this. It’s a stark, heavy piece of science fiction that is every bit as compelling in its visuals as it is in its narrative. Most people remember the iconic twist, but for… Read More »Planet of the Apes (1968) – Cinematography Analysis
Whenever I revisit Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) ,I’m struck by how it defies the “aging” process. Released in 1969, it sits right on the cusp of the New Hollywood era a film that respects the Western genre while… Read More »Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) – Cinematography Analysis