The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) is one of those. Martin McDonagh’s reunion with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson isn’t just a dark comedy it’s a visual case study in how environment and light can turn a simple “breakup” story into something… Read More »The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
I’ve been tracking Joseph Kosinski since Oblivion, but what he did with Maverick completely reset the bar for how we capture speed. So, when the word got out that he was teaming up with Brad Pitt for a Formula 1 epic, my first… Read More »F1: The Movie (2025) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Halloween (1978) And every year, life just… happens. But this year, as Salik Waquas from Color Culture, I’m finally making it a priority. And honestly? It feels right. John Carpenter’s Halloween isn’t just a movie to me; it’s a seasonal ritual. It’s… Read More »Halloween (1978) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Take The Hangover (2009). On the surface, it’s a high-octane raunchy comedy that raked in $469 million and became a cultural staple. But when you strip away the Mike Tyson cameos and the “Wolfpack” quotes, there’s a sophisticated visual strategy at work.… Read More »The Hangover (2009) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Watching Dersu Uzala isn’t a passive experience; for me, it’s a raw immersion into a landscape that feels like it’s trying to swallow the characters whole. I don’t just see Kurosawa’s 1975 masterpiece as a tale of friendship. I see it as… Read More »Dersu Uzala (1975) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Let’s dig into Short Term 12. This 2013 indie gem is a masterclass in understated storytelling. It feels effortless, yet every frame is clearly intentional. When a film lands this authentically, you have to look at the craft behind it. Short Term… Read More »Short Term 12 (2013) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
I still remember sitting in a theater back in 2004 when Hero finally hit the US. I was just a kid then, but the atmosphere in that room changed the second the first color sequence washed over the screen. As a filmmaker… Read More »Hero (2002) – Cinematography Analysis