June 2025

Rocky IV: A Photographic Dazzler

Draped in the flag, our titular hero celebrates single-handily winning the Cold War... or an unsanctioned exhibition bout. This article originally appeared in AC's February 1986 issue. For access to our historical archive, which houses more than 105 years of essential cinematography coverage, subscribe today. Remember that boxing scene in Rocky III where Clubber Lang (Mr. T.) is pounding the champion with blow after blow? His fists strike with the driving force of sledgehammers. Rocky is a solid brick wall beginning to crumble. A vicious blow jolts the champ and sends a spray of sweat flying in all directions. This piece originally appeared in AC, February 1986. Some images are additional. Rocky is like the Titanic after it hits the...more

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Caught: A Lost Noir Classic

Legendary director Max Ophuls and accomplished cinematographer Lee Garmes, ASC lent their skills to a widely-scorned 1949 picture that has proven its worth over time....more

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The Japanese Method for Ran

Legendary director Akira Kurosawa prefers to use multiple cinematographers on all of his films, dating back to 1954's The Seven Samurai. ...more

JFK Garrison Featured
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The Whys and Hows of JFK

Robert Richardson, ASC details his complex visual approach to director Oliver Stone’s cinematic “counter-myth” to the Warren Commission Report. ...more


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