This week, I am joined by Fiona Underhill to discuss mythmaking and how cinematic storytelling can be used to approach the subject. We look at Justin Kurzel's "True History of the Kelly Gang", and the use cinematography to create a biopic like no other. Cinematography by Ari Wegner

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New York in 1989 and there's nowhere else like it. Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing" captured the moment of a changing city and people. I am joined by Diego Crespo to discuss influences on this film and it's cinematography including The Third Man, hot days and submarines. Cinematography by Ernest Dickerson

Seen as a rip-off film of other serial killer films of the era, Tarsem Singh's "The Cell" baffled viewers with it's tragic story and intense visuals. I am joined by Carmelita Valdez McKoy as we explore this one of kind film. We investigate the career of Jennifer Lopez, the art behind the subconscious images, and how Singh was able to create something so beautiful out of such a devastating story. Cinematography by Paul Laufer.

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Where do your dreams take you? This week as we continue our cinematography journey, I am joined by Matt Bledsoe from the Film Feast podcast to discuss David Lynch's "Blue Velvet". We try to separate the dream world from the real world while discussing the eternal mystery of Lynch; and how he processes his dreams onto the film screen. Cinematography on Blue Velvet by Frederick Elmes.

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An amazing work of art, and the only piece of filmmaking by the director Charles Laughton, we dive deep into "The Night of the Hunter". It could be singularly iconic for its use of underwater filmmaking; but combined with the scathing religious themes and a literally killer Robert Mitchum performance, this film has become a universal favorite. I am joined by Lindsay Wilkins of Schlock & Awe to break down how this "one hit wonder" became the classic that film buffs champion today. Cinematography by Stanley Cortez.

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This week, we free our minds with Lilly and Lana Wachowski's "The Matrix". I am joined on this eye opening journey by James Coddington as we explore the many facets of this film's creation. We break down the visual effects, editing and cinematography processes that have made viewers question reality for over 20 years. Remember to follow the white rabbit...

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For this week's adventure into cinematography, we are discussing Alfred Hitchcock's "North by Northwest". Creating the template for future action films, Hitchcock pushes the limits of what a film could show its audience (in more ways than one!). I am joined by Daniel Epler of the Cobwebs Podcast to discuss the famous suit, the famous man at the center of the movie and the infamous director himself.

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Howdy partner! We continue the "search" for the meaning of cinematography with the John Ford's "The Searchers". I am joined by the western expert, Preston Mitchell, as we discuss the beauty of the west, John Wayne as a muse and the complicated legacy of this film. Check it out on your favorite streaming service and enjoy the episode!

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With our first episode, we dive into the world of cinematography by exploring the inherently cinematic genre of Giallo. Along with my amazing guest, Ryan, from the New World Pictures podcast we discuss Luigi Bozzoni's "The Fifth Cord". Check it out on our favorite streaming service and enjoy the episode!

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