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
Thor: Ragnarok (2017) feels less like a breakdown and more like a conversation. Taika Waititi’s 2017 entry didn’t just shift the tone of the MCU; it broke the mold entirely. At Color Culture, we often talk about how frame and… Read More »Thor: Ragnarok (2017) – Cinematography Analysis
Sitting down to revisit Iron Man (2008) for a cinematography analysis was a genuine treat. It’s easy to forget that before the MCU became the massive machine it is today, this was just a movie and a risky one at that. There… Read More »Iron Man (2008) – Cinematography Analysis
In the world of filmmaking, there are movies that tell you what to think, and then there are movies that just let you look. Ron Fricke’s Baraka (1992) is firmly the latter. It doesn’t have a protagonist, dialogue, or a traditional three-act… Read More »Baraka (1992) – Cinematography Analysis
When I watch The Cove, I’m looking at how cinematography is used as a weapon. It’s not just about making pretty pictures, it’s about getting the shot without getting arrested or worse. About the Cinematographer Usually, a Director of Photography (DP)… Read More »The Cove (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
Revisiting How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) is always a trip. For a colorist and filmmaker, this isn’t just holiday nostalgia; it’s a masterclass in visual aggression and storytelling economy. My office at Color Culture is full of what I call “dark… Read More »How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) – Cinematography Analysis
Watching Network today feels less like watching a “classic” and more like reading a news feed from next week. It’s a darkly comedic satire, sure, but its commentary on news-as-entertainment and the monetization of outrage is chilling. Every time I cue it… Read More »Network (1976) – Cinematography Analysis