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Fateless is a very disturbing film. It's about a Hungarian boy serving time for war labor in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. The cinematography is excellent.

This article examines the ways that Frank Darabont utilized lighting in the film The Shawshank Redemption.

My dissection of the two most impressive shots in 'Children of men' and explanation why they were so important.

A look at the use of visual elements as another means of reinforcing a script's central idea through the film, "One Hour Photo."

A movies director gets the major share of pre-premiere publicity, interviews and commentary of his vision of "telling the story" that results in the finished movie. Cinematographers rarely get interviewed, yet they do the majority of the work.

It seems like a great idea: a post-9/11 disaster flick with aliens. Unfortunately, Matt Reeves' Cloverfield begins like an episode of The Hills and looks like the cinematography was done by Britney Spears a la her homemade reality show Chaotic.

Cast and cinematography combine to form a brilliant film

Alton Brown wasn't always interested in being a chef. In fact, he was originally involved in cinematography. In this article, you'll find out several more little known facts about this amazing Food Network star.

Literary works are often the muse which inspires cinematography. An example can be found in the parallels between Edgar Allan Poe's "William Wilson" and "Fight Club."

Ishikawa Kon defied his pragmatic patrons with his heartfelt and hypnotic coverage of the 1964 Olympics.

An inspired work of comedy, acting and cinematography.

Grind House, written by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodiguez is fun. It isn't deep, and the cinematography will make you gasp, not in a Lord of the Rings way but more in a Jeffery Dahmer kind of way.

A look at the use of sound, cinematography and editing in the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".

Zodiac is one of those movies that is a perfect blend of directing, acting, soundtrack, and cinematography

"The Dead Girl" does need to be seen. For every moment it falls short, there is a moment made beautiful by the gorgeous cinematography, clean editing, and meticulous direction.

The Guardian is more than just another military action film. It is a breath taking emotional experience filled with awe-inspiring themes. It is a brilliantly directed work of cinematography that breathes real-life feel into the action scenes.

Elegant, technically flawless with brilliant performances, The Illusionist is captivating and riveting. If the production design and cinematography doesn't thrill you, the story will. If the story doesn't, then the acting will. Academy Awards await.

Apocalypse Now is not your traditional American war film. In fact, it's far from it. Francis Ford Coppola's unorthodox cinematography, editing and sound contribute to his surrealistic illustration of the Vietnam War, paving a new road for American cinema.

Filmmakers adopt different methods in order to glorify and depict the horror of war. Each filmmaker, in their representation of war, adopts a method or style that has an effect on the film and the way it is viewed.

Carnivale is a supernatural drama series that was unfortuantely cancelled by HBO in May. It has great cinematography and top-tier acting along with supernatural themes. If you like shows like Twin Peaks you should check it out.

Alien invasion movies have always been with us. It's a genre that Hollywood loves to revisit. Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds is Hollywood's latest take on the theme. Updating of H.G. Wells' sci-fi classic is not new...

Sixteen Years of Alcohol is a British Film depicting an alcholic's struggle to come to terms with the two conflicting sides of himself: the violent addict and the passionate idealist. It's shot in Edinburgh, Scottland.

This investigation seeks to evaluate the films Vertigo, The Birds and Psycho, all directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and how the success of these films show his effect on pop culture.

Sam Mendes' follow-up to American Beauty follows the training and deployment of an elite sniper group to Iraq before and during the first Gulf War

If you like porn and the Von Bondies, you'll like 9 Songs, but if you're looking for a meaningful film, look elsewhere. The controversial British film is coming out on DVD on November 22nd.

Val Lewton Collection is a boxed set of DVDs containing the masterpieces of the finest producer of B-grade horror films of the '40s.

Even though the film as a whole is flawed, its parts are greater than its sum and I would still recommend seeing it because there is an amazing collection of talent on display that I found inspiring.

My Name is Earl prepares to become NBC's new hit comedy. It is the story of a jerk trying to make amends for a life of pranks and torture. Earl is played by Jason Lee and is backed up by a strong supporting cast.

I enjoyed this film a lot, but I don't recommend it for the faint of heart or those with a weak constitution.

While creepy, this Hoodoo-based thriller doesn't have the horror factor one would expect.

Though the trend of "video game films" creates a lot of trash, that is, films with bad storylines on low budgets, R.E. once again raised the bar in both that genre and the often-ridiculed zombie film genre as well with it's appearance in September, 2004.

In his new film, BROKEN FLOWERS, Jarmusch and his current muse, Bill Murray, redefine understated, deadpan filmmaking to delightful effect.

Looking for a movie that's so bad it's funny? Cursed, directed by Wes Craven, wraps all of these elements into one comedic werewolf thriller.

Last Days is one of the year's best films, and is highly recommended to viewers willing to experience this true work of art. It rejects the baggage of conventional narrative to offer an example of uncompromised artistic vision.

If you've never seen it, you owe it to yourself to watch one of the best shows of the 90s.

I must admit to never having read Patricia Highsmith's novel of the same name, but the film is a remarkable achievement that echoes Hitchcock the way few have films have been able to do.

I've always been a sucker for big historical epics. That said, I recently rewatched Ed Zwick's The Last Samurai, and was once again thoroughly impressed with it's stunning spectacle.

Even with its flaws, I enjoyed Million Dollar Baby because it got so many things right.

A dark and cynical look at the crooked ways of newspaper journalists serves for the basis of this classic masterpiece.

A compare and contrast review of both versions of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, looking at story, look, and filmmaking.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center's retrospective, "Risks and Reinvention: The Cinema of Louis Malle," playing in New York from June 24 through July 15, is a rare and valuable opportunity to assess this unique filmmaker's place in the cinema pantheon.

James J. Braddock's comeback from the bread lines of New Jersey to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world is told in Cinderella Man. Ron Howard's film is a character study, a boxing picture, and most of all a crowd pleaser.

Zhang Yimou's film, "House of Flying Daggers" is a work centered on human passions and emotions. Martial arts and exotic scenery are highlighted in the movie, but a complicated love between three people is what really drives the movie.

Kingdom of Heaven is a big movie and its action is worth seeing on the big screen. It has more positives than minuses and had the potential to be very good.

A movie review of Constantine, a story about good and evil.

Director Sydney Pollack's new film "The Interpreter" is a taut, exciting and smart thriller. It's also a showcase for stars Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn.

Ridley Scott's new Crusade epic explodes off the screen with energy. At times breathtaking, gruesome and yet surprisingly complex this film does not shy away from the brutality of the time period.

Almodovar's latest film is a meditation on desire and obession with partilcular attention placed on the molestations scandals of the Catholic Church. As always, Almodovar passionately embraces humanity in all its odd forms.

Sin City is a visually striking movie with an engaging cast, and buckets of blood to seal the deal.

When I first learned that I would have a two-week fall break that coincided with my friends wedding in San Mateo, CA my first thought was road trip. There is nothing like cruising America's highways. The more distance one travels, the more distance one pu