Checco Varese has worked in nearly every aspect of cinematography. He’s been a news photo journalist; he’s shot major music videos, he’s worked for NatGeo; he’s worked on indie and feature films (It: Chapter 2, The 33, Pacific Rim) and… Read More ›
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Q-Bits with the “Nomadland” team: director/writer Chloé Zhao, producers Peter Spears and Mollye Asher, and cinematographer Joshua James Richards.
During awards season, there are multiple opportunities for filmmakers and journalists to engage in cinema dialogue. Usually, studios will offer talent connected to films that are being pitched for awards’ consideration. During the pandemic, these events (film junkets) have transitioned… Read More ›
Open Dialogue with “The Trial of the Chicago 7” cinematographer Phedon Papamichael.
Phedon Papamichael is a master cinematographer working with the likes of James Mangold, Alexander Payne, Gore Verbinski, Jon Turteltaub and more. On this episode of Open Dialogue, Papamichael offers an in-depth look into the making of Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial… Read More ›
A Conversation with cinematographer Tom Sigel.
Cinematographer Tom Sigel joins Noel T. Manning II again on Cinemascene for more film dialogue. This time they chat about Sigel’s work with Spike Lee on Da 5 Bloods and the Sam Hargrave flick Extraction. Noel also gets Tom to… Read More ›
A Conversation with the filmmakers of “Mike.” [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers featured in the 21st Annual International Real to Reel Film Festival. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with filmmakers connected to the short film Mike. Mike is the story on an intellectually challenged… Read More ›
A Conversation with director Rafael Duarte. [Real to Reel Film Festival]
“Reel Conversations” highlights filmmakers behind official Real to Reel Film Festival Selections. On this episode of “Reel Conversations,” Thomas Manning speaks with Rafael Duarte, the writer, director, and cinematographer of the incredible nature/sports documentary, Beyond Dreams. This documentary has been… Read More ›
A Conversation with cinematographer Yamit Shimonovitz.
Cinematographer Yamit Shimonovitz has worked on numerous projects for TV, documentary and feature film. Here, she talks to Noel Manning about her craft. Her projects include: Surviving R. Kelly, Counterpart, Transparent, Mozart in the Jungle, The Goop Lab and more…. Read More ›
A Conversation with cinematographer Mihai Malaimare Jr.
Cinematographer Mihai Malaimare Jr. has worked with Francis Ford Coppola, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Taika Waititi among others. Here, he talks with Noel T. Manning II and shares his filmmaking background and his leadership on bringing the critically successful Jojo… Read More ›
A Conversation with cinematographer Tom Sigel.
In 2018, Noel Manning interviewed Oscar-nominee Tom Sigel. He is an American cinematographer best known for his work on films like Bohemian Rhapsody, The Usual Suspects, Valkyrie, and the X-Men film franchise. In 2020, you can catch his work on… Read More ›
A Conversation with cinematographer Phedon Papamichael.
Phedon Papamichael is a long-time cinematographer and has worked on films as varied as Nebraska, Cool Runnings, Phenomenon, Sideways and Walk the Line. Today he talks about his work on the James Mangold film Ford v Ferrari. Noel T. Manning… Read More ›
A Conversation with “It: Chapter Two” Cinematographer Checco Varese.
Noel T. Manning is a member of the CCA and the NCFCA and is also the host of the television program and radio show Meet Me at the Movies. When he’s not teaching in the classroom, he’s digging into the world… Read More ›
‘Kodachrome’ exalts the tangible in an era of digital dust.
There’s a common misconception that if a movie premieres on Netflix it’s somehow not worthy of a theater run; as though only films shown in a cinema house are somehow the only ones worthy of an audience. If films like… Read More ›