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
We often talk about films that are “influential,” but Blade Runner is in a league of its own. It is a sublime fusion of stunning cyberpunk visuals and classic film noir tropes. It explores deep ideas about the nature of consciousness and… Read More »Blade Runner (1982) – Cinematography Analysis
I’m used to comic book adaptations leaning on spectacle and saturation, but James Mangold and cinematographer John Mathieson went the opposite direction here. They crafted a film that is dusty, exhausted, and incredibly tactile. From the opening shot of Logan… Read More »Logan (2017) – Cinematography Analysis
Casino is an epic in the truest sense. It’s a sprawling saga set against the backdrop of 1970s and 80s Las Vegas—dazzling at first, then rapidly decaying. While often compared to Goodfellas, Casino pushes the visual language much further. Scorsese famously noted that this… Read More »Casino (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
Hi, I’m Salik Waquas – a passionate filmmaker, full-time film colorist, and the proud owner of Color Culture, my very own color grading service. Today, I want to share my thoughts on the cinematography of “Anora,” a film that has… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of Anora (In Depth)