Preview: Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2011)

Synopsis:

A documentary examining the life and work (as the title says) of legendary cinematographer Jack Cardiff.

• Poster: B

Review:

It has a '60s style that appeals to me. The black-and-white with the dollop of color is almost antithetical to Cardiff's work who has been called one of the great color cinematographers, which makes it more interesting.

• Trailer: B+

Review:

As a comment on the poster states, this is a film that every cineaste should check out. Even if there weren't some prominent names attached as interviewees, to learn something about a famed cinematgrapher like Cardiff should be worth the effort.

Oscar Prospects:

Unless the Academy continues to ignore docs about its own industry, this should be a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination, though a win depends on which political doc du jour is in competition.

Release Date:

• May 13, 2011

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (May 8, 2011) Original