Andrew Lau and Alan Mak’s 2002 Hong Kong crime epic, Infernal Affairs, is exactly that kind of film. It’s a masterclass in visual storytelling a lean, mean psychological thriller that trades flashy theatrics for a slow-burn emotional resonance. In the West,… Read More »Infernal Affairs (2002) – Cinematography Analysis
When I watch Young Frankenstein (1974), I’m not just watching one of the greatest comedies ever made; I’m looking at a masterclass in visual subversion. It’s a film that dared to look “old” at a time when Hollywood was obsessed with the… Read More »Young Frankenstein (1974) – Cinematography Analysis
CODA (2021) Child of Deaf Adults is a title that immediately anchors you. It’s the story of Ruby Rossi, the only hearing member of a deaf fishing family in Gloucester, caught between the literal “heavy lifting” of the family business… Read More »CODA (2021) – Cinematography Analysis
Diving back into Castle in the Sky (1986) isn’t just a trip down memory lane it’s an encounter with a foundational piece of world-building. This is an epic, steampunk dreamscape that blends magic and industry so seamlessly you can truly lose yourself… Read More »Castle in the Sky (1986) – Cinematography Analysis
Usually, when I analyze a film, I’m looking immediately at the grade or the lens choice. But with Roman Polanski’s 1968 classic Rosemary’s Baby, the cinematography does something insidious: it gaslights you alongside the protagonist. It isn’t just a scary… Read More »Rosemary’s Baby (1968) – Cinematography Analysis
Amores Perros (2000) The name itself implies a specific texture gritty, vibrant, and undeniably aggressive. It’s a masterclass in how cinematography serves the gut-punch of the script. When I look at films that defined the turn of the millennium, Amores Perros stands… Read More »Amores Perros (2000) – Cinematography Analysis
Looking at the visual language of Marriage Story isn’t just about appreciating a sad movie; it’s about studying discipline. Noah Baumbach’s 2019 film, shot by Robbie Ryan, resists the urge to be flashy. Instead, it uses a specific, rigid visual grammar to… Read More »Marriage Story (2019) – Cinematography Analysis