Alan J. Pakula’s All the President’s Men. This film? It’s a masterclass in making the slow, meticulous grind of investigative journalism utterly gripping. It proves you don’t need explosions or car chases to generate tension. Sometimes, the subtle click of a… Read More »All the President’s Men (1976) – Cinematography Analysis
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1951 psychological thriller, Strangers on a Train, is a film that demands a closer look from anyone who works with images. It’s a masterclass in tension, certainly, but its enduring power lies in how the cinematography underpins every psychological… Read More »Strangers on a Train (1951) – Cinematography Analysis
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948) is always at the top of my list. I return to it constantly. It’s a film that is often overshadowed by the heavy hitters like Vertigo or Psycho, but to me, Rope is a quiet titan a masterclass in technical audacity that feels… Read More »Rope (1948) – Cinematography Analysis
Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers (2023) is a rare case where the technical craft is so intentional that it becomes a character itself. One YouTube reviewer nailed it when they said, “you don’t want to leave it. You want to bask in it.”… Read More »The Holdovers (2023) – Cinematography Analysis
John Landis’s The Blues Brothers (1980) a movie that shouldn’t work on paper, but hits you with so much unadulterated energy that you stop thinking about the “how” and just start feeling the “why.” It’s anarchic, loud, and frankly, a bit miraculous.… Read More »The Blues Brothers (1980) – Cinematography Analysis
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) is that film for me. It’s a masterpiece I return to constantly, not just for the whimsical charm, but for its utterly unique approach to cinematography that anchors its paradoxical soul. It’s essentially a children’s film about… Read More »Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) – Cinematography Analysis
Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous (2000).This isn’t just a great movie; it’s a masterclass in how visual storytelling can sync perfectly with narrative and emotion. Every time I watch it, I feel like I’m right there, backstage with Stillwater or riding on… Read More »Almost Famous (2000) – Cinematography Analysis