And it’s done in such a surreal fashion, yet you believe every second of it.
In general, the film highlights Hollywood’s underbelly and it’s machinations. Mulholland Drive in particular won me over. I love leaving the cinema with something to think about, and that’s exactly how Lynch’s films affect me. I am deeply fascinated by a filmmaker who ignites more questions than answers. Lynch is noted for juxtaposing surreal or sinister elements with mundane, everyday environments, and for using compelling visual images to emphasize a dreamlike quality of mystery or menace - tell us, what drives you about the works of David Lynch? Every department is working at their maximum potential to make this happen. This reality is shaped by all the cinematic elements working together to create a specific world. What elements do you think make a film iconic?Īn iconic film transports the viewer to an alternate reality they believe, and the believability is key. All of these films tell extremely strong stories, but are met with equally strong cinematography and mise en scène that really inspire me. I’m also intrigued by modern films that I believe will age to be classics, such as Ari Aster’s cult horror Midsommar (2019). The classics include: The Graduate (1967) as an iconic coming of age story, Blue Velvet (1986) and it’s lavish, speakeasy aesthetic, A Clockwork Orange (1972) and it’s brutal character study of it’s lead Alex, Scarface (1983) and it’s history of kingpins in 80’s Miami, and The Shining (1980) as a multi-layered horror film.
What are some iconic films that inspire your work? “A big part of my conceptual process is, not only paying homage to iconic films, but presenting infinite possibilities for the kinds of people who can step into these iconic roles.” A big part of my conceptual process is, not only paying homage to iconic films, but presenting infinite possibilities for the kinds of people who can step into these iconic roles. In these two shoots of mine, A Clockwork Orange II and Bonnie and Clyde, From The Future, the goal was to guide the viewer’s imagination into a realm of possibility.
I’ll think, what if they’re depicted through a new lens? The controversial Alex from a Clockwork Orange (1971) as a woman, or Bonnie & Clyde (1967) played by the same person. But I’m not only driven by aesthetics, or bringing back the same character to life. I’ll watch a film and think, I have to recreate this stunning scene or iconic character. This is definitely the main goal of mine when coming up with a shoot concept! A cinematic image will have me looking for a while, inferring a narrative behind the character, the location, or the subject at hand. A woman in all black, shot in high contrast lighting with a cigarette in hand will evoke a mysterious, Orson Welles noir atmosphere. Lens choices, lighting, wardrobe, set design, acting all work together to create a particular narrative. What does the word ‘Cinematic’ mean to you?Ī cinematic image evokes an emotional or thought provoking story through various elements. Everyday I drive by multiple billboards advertising a new show, movie, or album– as opposed to tequila or law firms. In a city that produces quality film and tv, I feel so inspired here. We asked Miss Cinematica to tell us about her journey with photography, what inspires her and got a glimpse into hollywood reimagined.Īndrea Riba a.k.a Miss Cinematica herselfĪfter living in Europe for many years, I finally relocated to east Los Angeles in 2019. The dreamy world of analog is helping us pursue an unfiltered connection with our own creativity… The younger generations who have gone through their middle and high school years using instagram and other image-based social media, want to know where those filters come from – this is why the world is longing for photographers like Drea that show us film is on the come-up once again and how old-school image-making liberates us from algorithms. Many social media filters are based on particular film stocks or photographers. In a world where social media mimics analog tech, experiencing analog photos as a viewer has become an occasional occurrence. Along with the creative possibilities that come with films, its low-fi, real-world aesthetic also appeals to photographers like Drea.
Like vinyl, typewriters and other analog tech, film has an enduring, authentic appeal and through Miss Cinematica we get to go back memory lane and experience this subtle nuance. Her photos are solely taken on Analog that bring us a certain sense of nostalgia, seeping with high-contrast colors, grainy sunbeams and tinges of sepia. Her intriguing photographs pay homage to iconic films, characters or eras – a Lynchian nightmare, or nostalgic 80s retroscape on VHS. Andrea Riba a.k.a Miss Cinematica is photographer, cinematographer and creative director currently based in Los Angeles.
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