Why Black & White When You Can Use Colour?

Why Black & White When You Can Use Colour?

Eraserhead It's a technique used in films, and photography, that I've often pondered over. I've seen classic films in black and white, but it's more so films like Frances Ha, Nebraska, La Haine, Stranger Than Paradise, Eraserhead that puzzle me, as they were all made in a period where colour was a possibility - so why did these directors choose a black and white universe, over real colour? What...

Cinematography Focus: Chungking Express

Cinematography Focus: Chungking Express

Today I'm talking about the second film I've seen by Wong Kar-Wai, Chungking Express - as recommended by Laura/Kate Mulleavy. I watched In The Mood For Love recently and knew straight away I would become a fan. His movies use DREAM lighting techniques (again, thanks to Christopher Doyle) - think a mixture of Refn neon's with a Lynch-like cast and Coppola vibes circa Lost In Translation. Here are...