The Cinematography Podcast

The Cinematography Podcast


Latest Episodes

Capturing the essence of The Substance: Benjamin Kracun, BSC
October 23, 2024

In The Substance, Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) is an aging celebrity fitness instructor who's fired once she turns 50. She injects herself with a black market drug that creates Sue (Margaret Qualley

House of Spoils haunting beauty: DP Eric Lin
October 16, 2024

The spooky thriller House of Spoils on Amazon Prime is about an ambitious chef, Ana (Ariana DeBose) who follows her dream to open a restaurant on a remote estate in the woods. She quickly realizes it'

Lensing Longlegs: DP Andrés Arochi
October 09, 2024

The new movie Longlegs is a psychological horror film that follows FBI Agent Lee Harker as she investigates a series of mysterious murder-suicides. The victims, all families, leave behind cryptic mess

Creating the underworld of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: DP Haris Zambarloukos
October 02, 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos loved the original 1988 Beetlejuice as a young adult. With Beetlejuice cinematographer Thomas Ackerman as his inspiration, Haris wanted to pa

The Thicket director Elliott Lester on his Western epic
September 25, 2024

The Thicket is a gritty Western thriller that follows a young man's quest to rescue his kidnapped sister from the clutches of the notorious Cut Throat Bill (Juliette Lewis). With a ragtag group of out

Shotcraft: A Masterclass in Cinematography with Jay Holben
September 18, 2024

Shotcraft: Lessons, Tips & Techniques on the Art and Science of Cinematography is a new book by veteran cinematographer, producer and director Jay Holben. Shotcraft offers a comprehensive guide to the

Hollywood’s rainbow: Hollywood Pride author Alonso Duralde
September 11, 2024

Hollywood has long been a place of glamour and storytelling, but its history with LGBTQ+ representation is complex and ever-evolving. Film critic Alonso Duralde dives deep into this fascinating world

Creating the galaxy of The Acolyte: DP Chris Teague
September 04, 2024

The Disney+ series The Acolyte continues the saga of the Star Wars universe with a crime thriller. A former Jedi Padawan, Osha, reunites with her Jedi Master, Sol, to investigate a murder spree agains

Strange Darling cinematographer Giovanni Ribisi, pt. 2
August 28, 2024

In the second part of our interview with Strange Darling cinematographer Giovanni Ribisi, he delves into his meticulous approach to testing, collaboration with director JT Mollner, and the creative mu

From Actor to Auteur: Strange Darling DP Giovanni Ribisi, pt. 1
August 21, 2024

In the new horror film Strange Darling, a one-night stand at a motel becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse as the woman is chased down by a serial killer. But nothing is what it seems as the film