Critical analysis of film set design in blockbusters and indie films. Break down how environments, props, and lighting shape cinematic impact.
In my twenties, I was utterly baffled by the critical praise for “Glorious Technicolor.” My only experience with the process was watching Nick-at-Nite trailers, which could never substitute for a theatrical screening. Honestly, I don’t even remember watching The Adventures…
"Cimarron" embarks on a scenic journey through the Oklahoma lands, offering vibrant visuals and meticulous detail, despite its shortcomings.
In Frank Capra’s “Lost Horizon” (1937), a journey from the bustling streets of Baskul, China, to the mythical haven of Shangri-la unfolds. While the film carries a mix of delights and disappointments, the scenic design leaves an indelible mark on…
Discover the captivating Imperial Russia of 1914 in 'The Tempest' (1928), where art direction weaves character stories into scenery.
Today, I had an exciting revelation that’s set to remake the way I approach film reviews. I’ve devised a unique rating system, the “Scenic Fitch Rating,” to evaluate movies based on their achievements in visual storytelling. This innovative approach promises…
I wrote a short (for academics) position paper on the French New Wave and Production Design for an online publication called The Cine-Files. It was actually fun to get a little (maybe a lot) nerdy about the history of the production design…
Director D.W. Griffith often remembered for his controversial film “Birth of a Nation” (1914), embarked on an ambitious project in 1916—”Intolerance.” This epic silent film, with art direction by Walter L. Hall, aimed to depict how hatred and intolerance have…