Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (2025) with more than just a casual interest. When you hear “PTA,” “VistaVision,” and “DiCaprio” in the same sentence, you know you aren’t just getting a movie; you’re getting a masterclass in format. The chatter… Read More »One Battle After Another (2025) – Cinematography Analysis
When Bohemian Rhapsody was released, the critical response was polarized. While audiences embraced the celebration of Queen’s music, many critics argued the narrative played it safe, smoothing over the complexities of Freddie Mercury’s life in favor of a “greatest hits” approach. But… Read More »Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) – 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
Jim Sheridan’s In the Name of the Father (1993) drama isn’t just a brutal recounting of the Guildford Four scandal; it’s a blueprint for how cinematography and color can do the heavy lifting in storytelling. We all know the stories… Read More »In the Name of the Father (1993) – Cinematography Analysis
As a filmmaker and full-time colorist, I spend most of my waking hours staring at screens, tweaking curves, and obsessing over how an image feels rather than just how it looks. Usually, I’m focused on making things look polished. But every so… Read More »Memories of Murder (2003) – Cinematography Analysis
The Deer Hunter (1978) directed by Michael Cimino’s epic is exactly that a brutal, beautiful, and exhausting experience. It’s a masterclass in how visual language can carry the emotional weight of a story when dialogue just isn’t enough. It’s a… Read More »The Deer Hunter (1978) – Cinematography Analysis
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) doesn’t rely on flashy look-at-me visuals; instead, it uses cinematography to mirror Chris Gardner’s exhaustion. It resonates with me not just for the narrative of resilience, but because the choices made in the camera department… Read More »The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) – Cinematography Analysis