I say the purpose of cinema and literature should be to expand your mind, and to motivate you to new opportunities and worlds. Bad cinema and literature restricts and closes off your mind.

CINEMA BY KIM

Cinema and film as a great stimulus, aid and teacher for photographers and visual artists alike.

Cinematography and life lessons:

Cinema and Film Reviews

1. MATRIX 4 Critique
2. THE PHILOSOPHY OF “FREE GUY” (Film, 2021)
3. Why DUNE 2021 is So Great
4. INFINITE (2021) Film Review
5. MAD MAX FURY ROAD: Black and Chrome Version Review
6. Why 7 Samurai by Akira Kurosawa is So Great
7. BLADE RUNNER (1982 Original) Cinematography Review & Thoughts vs the New Version (2049)
8. Blade Runner 2049 Film Review + Cinematography Composition Analysis
9. REVIEW: Justice League (Snyder Cut)
10. What Makes a Great Movie/Film?
11. Iron Man (1) Film Cinema Review
12. JOKER FILM REVIEW + Cinematography Composition
13. Ghost in the Shell Anime (1995) Cinematography, Composition, Philosophy Review
14. 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

• John Wick Philosophy
• 300 Cinematography and Philosophy

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GODFATHER

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

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Gangster Films

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

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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.