Influences: Wong Kar Wai

I haven't yet seen "My Blueberry Nights" by Wong Kar Wai. I've been dismayed that it's receiving some decidedly mixed and outright negative reviews. Of course, when I see it, I won't much care about plot or story line because the magic of Wong Kar Wai and his director of photography Chris Doyle are in the lush images, the blurred beauty, and ethereal color. He's been an influence and inspiration in everything I've seen of his but especially "In the Mood for Love," "2046," and "Chung King Express." I always hope my images can capture the tension or moodiness, the unspoken emotion, the small gesture rendered epic. Though... he gets an immeasurable assist from his music choices. I particularly love the use of "California Dreamin" in Chungking Express.

I'd have to put the duo of Wong Kar Wai/Chris Doyl in my top five influences. If I was to count them...


Chungking Express


Chungking Express


2046


2046


In the Mood for Love


In the Mood for Love