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Ghost in the Shell Anime (1995) Cinematography, Composition, Philosophy Review

“Where shall I go? The net is vast and infinite.”

One of my favorite films of all time:

Thoughts

  1. Fantastic ideas on love and friendship (between Batou and the Major)— Batou has got “skin in the game”(literally) when saving the life of the major.
  2. Excellent sumo deadlift form by the Major when trying to rip open the hatch of the spider tank. +1 to doing Sumo (instead of conventional) deadlifts.
  3. Unfortunate idea that the soul (your “ghost”) is somehow separate or separable or transferable. Perhaps this is what drives Silicon Valley thinking on trying to reach “immortality” by transcending our body.
  4. Beautiful melancholy mood, colors, cinematography.
  5. Truth: humans have (and always will be) trying to continually augment themselves with technology to give them an edge.

10/10

Masterpiece. Watch it now!

Cinema

Cinematography and life lessons:

Cinema and Film Reviews

  • Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Cinematography and Film Review

Space Films

  • Ad Astra Cinematography Composition Film Review
  • 2001 Space Odyssey
    • Part 5: Epic Cinematography of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick
    • Part 4: Epic Cinematography and Philosophy of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick
    • Part 3: Epic Cinematography and Philosophy of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick
    • Part 2: Epic Cinematography and Philosophy of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick
    • Part 1: Epic Cinematography and Philosophy of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick

Cinema and philosophy

King Leonidas— a true man of virtue.
  • John Wick Philosophy
  • 300 Cinematography and Philosophy
John Wick fortune favors the brave

GODFATHER

  • GODFATHER Part 3 Cinematography
  • GODFATHER Part 2 Cinematography
  • GODFATHER Part 1 Cinematography

Gangster Films

  • GOODFELLAS Cinematography Lessons
  • Scarface
  • Part 1: CASINO Film Cinematography Composition

ACTION FILMS

  • John Wick Film Cinematography Composition
  • Ghost in the Shell Anime Cinematography Composition

CITIZEN KANE:

  • Part 5
  • Part 4
  • Part 3
  • Part 2
  • Part 1

Articles on Cinema

  • Why Photographers Should Study Cinema

Great Cinema

  • Part 1: Throne of Blood Cinematography by Akira Kurosawa
  • Part 1: Spartacus Cinematography and Philosophy Lessons from Stanley Kubrick
  • Part 1: Philosophy and Cinematography of Full Metal Jacket
  • Part 3: MATRIX Philosophy and Cinematography
  • Part 2: MATRIX Philosophy and Cinematography
  • Part 1: MATRIX Philosophy and Cinematography
  • Part 4: Epic Cinematography of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick
  • Part 3: Epic Cinematography and Philosophy of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick
  • Part 2: Epic Cinematography and Philosophy of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick
  • Part 1: Epic Cinematography and Philosophy of 2001 Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick
  • Stanley Kubrick: Master Photographer and Film-Maker
  • Lessons Ridley Scott Has Taught Me about Life, Art, and Cinema
  • Part 2: Cinematography and Composition Lessons from All the Money in the World (2017) film by Ridley Scott
  • Part 1: Cinematography and Composition Lessons from All the Money in the World (2017) film by Ridley Scott
  • Cinematography Composition Techniques for Photographers
  • Rashomon (1950)
  • Ran (Chaos) by Akira Kurosawa
  • FIGHT CLUB
  • FURY (2014)
  • THE MATRIX
  • AKIRA PART I / AKIRA PART II
  • Batman: The Dark Knight
  • Dr. Strange
  • Suicide Squad
  • Kendrick Lamar: HUMBLE.

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Photography Entrepreneurship

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography

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