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The Top 25 Best Cinematography Winners So Far (Updated for 2023)
After a mini film festival-related break, we’re back at it with this series! Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our newest winner will appear. […] More
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Interview: Cinematographer Ben Davis on Marvel, New Challenges, and ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’
Ben Davis has a distinct variety to his career that’s pretty rare among cinematographers. The DP has not only worked three times with The Banshees of Inisherin filmmaker Martin McDonagh, also having four collaborations with Matthew Vaughn. However, it’s his five stints in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that really stands out. Davis legitimately is largely […] More
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The Top 25 Best Cinematography Winners So Far (Updated)
If it’s (usually) a Monday, that means we’re back at it with this series! Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our newest winner will […] More
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Interview: ‘Moon Knight’ Cinematographer Gregory Middleton on The Epic Scale of the Show
In this interview, Gregory Middleton spoke on the many challenges of crafting the visual look and feel of Moon Knight. More
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Interview: Speaking with ‘Made For Love’ Cinematographer Nathaniel Goodman
Nathaniel Goodman is an Emmy and ASC-nominated cinematographer who has shot for a large share of genre shows on television including Swamp Thing, Torchwood, Heroes, Timeless and Falling Skies. More recently, Goodman has tried his hand at streaming with shooting for HBO Max’s Made For Love. The series follows Hazel Green, a woman who is […] More
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Interview: Cinematographer Simon Dennis, BSC on Aesthetics and Hospital Horror in ‘Ratched’
Bringing Nurse Ratched back to the screen forty-five years after she first appeared in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was no easy task, and the creative vision of Ryan Murphy also added to larger-than-life expectations. But cinematographer Simon Dennis, BSC, a frequent collaborator of Murphy’s, did so with a haunting and focused eye. Awards […] More
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Interview: Cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel Discusses ‘Da 5 Bloods’
Not many cinematographers have as diverse a filmography as Newton Thomas Sigel. On top of Spike Lee‘s Da 5 Bloods, we also have the just released Cherry, not to mention Three Kings, The Usual Suspects, and X2: X-Men United. Then, there’s Drive, which features some of the most iconic cinematography of the last decade or […] More
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Interview: Phedon Papamichael Talks Cinematography and ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
You often see a truly great cinematographer return to work numerous times with certain filmmakers. It’s actually rare to see a DP who always works with different directors. So, it’s not surprising that Phedon Papamichael has consistent fans in storytellers like James Mangold and Alexander Payne. He has a flexible visual language that allows him […] More
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Interview: Cinematographer Andrew Dunn on ‘The United States vs Billie Holiday’
Andrew Dunn is the cinematographer of the new Hulu Original film The United States vs. Billie Holiday, which is nominated for 2 Golden Globe Awards including Best Actress – Drama for Andra Day and Best Original Song. Dunn’s previous credits include The Bodyguard, Practical Magic, Gosford Park, Sweet Home Alabama, and The Perks of Being […] More
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Interview: Erik Messerschmidt Chats About David Fincher and ‘Mank’
A David Fincher film has a number of hallmarks to it, but one guarantee is some top-notch cinematography. His latest movie, Mank, is certainly another example of this. Fincher’s cinematographer here is Erik Messerschmidt, who is quickly becoming a major name in the business. Messerschmidt is a terrific up and coming DP, one who is […] More
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Interview: Tobias A. Schliessler Talks Music in Film, Prep Work, and ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
Cinematography can make or break a film. Sometimes, it’s because it’s showy work that elevates what the director is doing. Other times, it can be as simple as not calling attention to itself, allowing the actors to showcase their talents. Often, when a cinematographer does their best work, it’s hardly noticeable. While the cinematography of […] More
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Interview: Tami Reiker Talks Cinematography and ‘One Night in Miami…’
Cinematographers in Hollywood are almost exclusively male. So, any chance you can talk to someone with a female perspective from that section of the industry, you don’t want to pass that up. Plus, any DP who shot such varied works as The Old Guard and One Night in Miami…, you know that they have something […] More
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