Mr. Nobody. I’ve always been drawn to films that treat the image as more than just a container for the plot. While the internet loves to argue over whether this movie “makes sense” or offers a traditional puzzle-box payoff, I’m… Read More »Mr. Nobody (2009) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Misery (1990) is the one that actually gets under my skin. It’s not supernatural. It’s just two people in a house, and honestly, the way it’s shot is a masterclass in making a standard bedroom feel like a coffin. We’ve all… Read More »Misery (1990) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
I’m usually not one for rom-coms; most of them feel like they were assembled in a lab for mass consumption. But When Harry Met Sally… is different. It’s often called an “iconic autumn comfort movie,” but as a filmmaker, I’m interested in… Read More »When Harry Met Sally… (1989) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Philadelphia, I find this film to be an incredible case study. In 1993, it was a massive gamble for Hollywood taking the AIDS epidemic and homophobia head-on at a time when most studios were looking the other way. While people… Read More »Philadelphia (1993) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Clint Eastwood’s 2008 Changeling is one that really sticks with you, and honestly, a lot of that comes down to a visual strategy that is remarkably disciplined. It’s a harrowing story about a mother’s search for her son against the… Read More »Changeling (2008) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
Gregory Hoblit’s Primal Fear (1996). Most people remember this for Edward Norton’s explosive debut which Siskel and Ebert rightfully raved about but for me, it’s all about the visual scaffolding. As a colorist, I don’t just see a “slow-burn” courtroom drama; I… Read More »Primal Fear (1996) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills
A Few Good Men. When I sit down with a film like Rob Reiner’s 1992 courtroom classic, I’m looking past the iconic “You can’t handle the truth!” memes. I’m looking at how the visual language often deceptively quiet works its… Read More »A Few Good Men (1992) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills