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in InterviewsInterview: 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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Interview: Cinematographer Chris Menges on ‘Waiting for the Barbarians’
In the 1980s, Chris Menges won two Oscars for Best Cinematography for his work on The Killing Fields and The Mission. He’s also collaborated with Roger Deakins to earn his most recent Oscar nomination for The Reader in 2008. His latest film, Waiting for the Barbarians, first premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2019 […] More
