Tag Archives: Photographer

Kodachrome (2017) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A predictable road movie shot on 35mm Kodak film

Posted on June 9, 2018 by

In short, “Kodachrome” is your average road movie. Thoroughly conventional and predictable at its every key narrative point, the movie did not surprise me or touch me much. While there are several good elements to notice, they are not enough … Continue reading →

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The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her ‘B-photos’

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

As watching Errol Morris’ latest documentary film “The B-Side: Elsa Dorfman’s Portrait Photography”, which is currently available on Netflix, I came to reflect on the fact that I have never used Polaroid or any other instant camera before. Sure, I … Continue reading →

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The Salt of the Earth (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A photojournalist’s life journey

Posted on September 24, 2015 by

There are unforgettable moments to mesmerize you in Oscar-nominated documentary “The Salt of the Earth”, a compelling look into the life journey of one photojournalist who have captured various sights and people on his camera for many years. As the … Continue reading →

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Finding Vivian Maier (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4): A nanny who was also a photographer

Posted on February 20, 2015 by

The photos shown in Oscar-nominated documentary “Finding Vivian Maier” are something to watch and appreciate for the mood and feelings they evoke. Mostly shot in black and white, they vividly capture the places and people of bygone eras, and then … Continue reading →

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