Richard Linklater’s 1995 classic is one of those films that seems simple on the surface but is actually doing a lot of heavy lifting visually. It’s a film that resonates with me because it proves you don’t need a massive… Read More »Before Sunrise (1995) – Cinematography Analysis
There are certain films that just… stick. They don’t just tell a story; they rewire how you see light, frame a shot, or sculpt a mood. Terry Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys (1995) is one of those for me. Running Color Culture, I spend… Read More »12 Monkeys (1995) – Cinematography Analysis
Usually, we look for technical perfection, but sometimes a film comes along that prioritizes texture over cleanliness. Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins (2005) is exactly that. Before the “Nolanverse” became a massive brand, this film had to do the heavy lifting of erasing the neon-soaked… Read More »Batman Begins (2005) – Cinematography Analysis
Hey everyone, Salik Waquas here from Color Culture. Today, I want to unpack the visual language of a film that—let’s be honest—has become complicated to talk about: Sam Mendes’ 1999 debut, American Beauty. Regardless of how you feel about the narrative… Read More »American Beauty (1999) – Cinematography Analysis