It's got the potential of a strong Fincher narrative behind it, but the bland photography holds it back.
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Django Unchained (2012): DP - Robert Richardson
As far as I can tell, Robert Richardson is one of the few working cinematographers who have a clear style, like a trademark that stamps their names
Read MoreThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) - DP: Andrew Lesnie
Here's a movie that tried to push a lot of boundaries and received a lot of flack for it. It's rare that a film's cinematographic process...
Read MoreTrue Detective Ep. 1 (2014) - DP: Adam Arkapaw
It’s really becoming amazing how we conceive of “good” cinematography. What the major awards consider worthy of recognition...
Read MoreIf I Stay (2014) - DP: John de Borman
The high school romance film has been done a million times already, but somehow “If I Stay” manages to tell a completely refreshing...
Read MoreBlade Runner (1982) - DP: Jordan Cronenweth
Here we have a movie that’s become a veritable classic. Its remarkable science-fiction visuals have no doubt been an integral part in solidifying its standing as...
Read MoreFruitvale Station (2013) - DP: Rachel Morrison
Do you ever wonder if a film’s look is more a product of budgetary and time constraints than of any artistic decision? As far as...
Read MoreGuardians of the Galaxy (2014) - DP: Ben Davis
A cinematographer’s role is never the same from one job to the next. Sometimes a cinematographer will write a complete shot list, sometimes...
Read MoreJersey Boys (2014) - DP: Tom Stern
The fun thing about getting to understand greatness is that it necessitates an understanding of failure. Fortunately for all those successes out there, “Jersey Boys” shows us...
Read MoreSunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) - DP: Charles Rosher and Karl Struss
“Sunrise” proves that sometimes two heads really are better than one. The DP tag team of Charles Rosher...
Read MoreWorld War Z (2013) - DP: Ben Seresin
Three different cinematographers actually have some stake to authorship of the photography for this film. Robert Richardson was the first shooter on board, but...
Read MoreThe Shawshank Redemption (1994) - DP: Roger Deakins
This was the film that really put Roger Deakins on the map, earning him his first Oscar and ASC award nominations. To this day, his camerawork still holds up just as impressive...
Read MoreSnowpiercer (2013) - DP: Kyung-pyo Hong
Film is still alive and it's always a treat to see a movie keeping the tradition going. That being said, there's something kind of...
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