A film set with an ARRI cinema camera on a tripod, lit by softbox and spotlight rigs, crew working in the background

Welcome to the Viewing Log.

This site aims to keep me focused on my personal development before applying for university next year. I'm looking to develop my critical analysis and understanding of the film industry — a few films have been suggested to me, along with some texts to accompany them. My hope is to watch one film a week, then critique it on my blog. I believe this approach will give me a great basis for bringing together a final short film, which may be needed for a portfolio.

Blade RunnerTeal shadow, amber light
In the Mood for LoveDeep red, warm amber
The GodfatherSepia, low shadow
DriveNeon pink and violet
AmelieSaturated red and green
MoonlightCool blue moonlight
There Will Be BloodDust, oil, and shadow
ParasiteMuted grey-green

A few colour palettes from the list — recreated from memory of each film's grading, not the films themselves.

Week 6 of 52
4 / 50 films logged
4Films logged
50Films on the list
6Books read alongside

Latest entry

Week 5 · 16 Oct 2026

Memento (2000)

Christopher Nolan’s second film, Memento (2000), uses an entirely unique backwards structure to convey the protagonist Leonard’s mental condition, giving the audience a direct look into his psyche.

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