The Log
Entries in reverse order — most recent first. Looking for what's coming next? See the full list of 50 films.
Week 5 · 16 Oct 2026
Reverse structure
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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Week 4 · 9 Oct 2026
Lighting, colour, shadow
Drive (2011) uses its lighting throughout the entirety of the film to portray its protagonist's emotions, despite him acting as if he has none at the same time.
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Week 3 · 2 Oct 2026
Cinematography, camera work, Steadicam
Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film The Shining is an excellent psychological thriller that owes the majority of its fame to the cinematography used within the film, primarily done by John Alcott. This review will be entirely focused on the camera work and cinematography within the…
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Week 2 · 25 Sep 2026
Lighting, production design
Ridley Scott's original Blade Runner uses the production design to establish its unique Neo-Noir identity. The film does this best through its use of props, such as the neon glow-stick umbrellas, with the most iconic prop choice being the flying police cars driven throughout the…
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