Category: Film
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The Lighthouse review: Two men and a tentacle (to say nothing of the seagulls)
The sea has long been a place for the best horror stories. The Lighthouse, the new film by Robert Eggers, plumbs these depths with some distinct Lovecraftian vibes.
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Kidnapped shadows: the cinematography of 12 Years A Slave
Last week I caught up with Oscar nominated film, 12 Years A Slave. The intense narrative of Solomon Northup, freeman kidnapped and taken to the South, is an exceptional story accompanied by exceptional cinematography. Sean Bobbitt shot the film, and is notable for his professional relationship with Steve McQueen, having filmed the director’s previous works…
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Golden Idols: Raiders of the Lost Ark Cinematography
I recently had the good fortune to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark on the big screen. Not only that, in an IMAX! As a child of the mid-80s, I never got the chance to see the original Indiana Jones in a cinema. And as a photographer and a lover of film, I know how…
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Why Skyfall is a masterclass in cinematography
I recently had the chance to view the new James Bond film, Skyfall. And what a film it is. Spectacular performances, brilliant direction and a chilling villain. But my highest praise is reserved for the incredible cinematography by Roger Deakins. Deakins may be a household name to cinephiles, but cinematographers often lose their recognition among…
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I am the patron saint of mediocrity: Amadeus and Art
Thanks to the wonderful podcast Filmspotting I recently revisited the 1984 Oscar winner, Amadeus. I was inspired by their list of Top 5 movies about Art, referencing films not just about artists, but the process of creating art.