Dallas Buyers Club (2013)Â is a reminder that sometimes, the most effective image is the one that breaks those rules. It is a film that doesn’t just display technical craft; it physically embodies the struggle of its protagonist. While the conversation… Read More »Dallas Buyers Club (2013) – Cinematography Analysis
When Bohemian Rhapsody was released, the critical response was polarized. While audiences embraced the celebration of Queen’s music, many critics argued the narrative played it safe, smoothing over the complexities of Freddie Mercury’s life in favor of a “greatest hits” approach. But… Read More »Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) – Cinematography Analysis
Today, I want to break down the visual language of a film that shouldn’t have been as good as it is: Pixar’s Toy Story 2. Released in 1999, this movie was originally slated as a cheap direct-to-video cash grab. Instead, through… Read More »Toy Story 2 (1999) – Cinematography Analysis
I look at Life of Pi (2012) and see a benchmark. Ang Lee’s adaptation of Yann Martel’s novel was famously labeled “unfilmable” a tag usually slapped on stories that rely too much on internal monologue or abstract concepts. But Lee, alongside cinematographer… Read More »Life of Pi (2012) – Cinematography Analysis
Let’s talk District 9. For a professional colorist someone who lives and breathes the visual language of cinema diving into this film isn’t just an analysis; it’s a masterclass in texture. It’s a film that understands that visual style isn’t just… Read More »District 9 (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
Most superhero movies age like milk, but X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) is different. Watching it again recently for Color Culture, I realized why. It isn’t just a great superhero flick; it is a masterclass in using cinematography to solve a… Read More »X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) – Cinematography Analysis
I’m obsessed with fixing skin tones or balancing exposure, but recently I re-watched Shrek. Twenty-plus years later, I realized something surprising: this movie isn’t just a meme factory; it’s a masterclass in visual storytelling. Shrek was the first-ever Oscar winner for Best… Read More »Shrek (2001) – Cinematography Analysis