Supernatural Hiatus Hunting 6.15 “The French Mistake” Part 2

Supernatural Hiatus Hunting 6.15 “The French Mistake” Part 2

As we continue with our “Hiatus Hunting” for “The French Mistake”, we are thrilled to rerun two masterful reviews that look at the production and meta aspects of the episode. The nuances offered by these insightful examinations reveal the quality and depth of meaning that permeated so many levels of this episode, making it a…

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.14 “The Executioner’s Song” – Part 2

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.14 “The Executioner’s Song” – Part 2

There is no doubt that Supernatural’s mid-season finale, “The Executioner’s Song” was a masterpiece. The script, acting, music, sets and direction all combined to create a stunning example of television artistry. The visual and cinematography choices that presented the characters’ conflict were masterfully woven into the story, yet they immeasurably added to the story’s impact.

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.14 “The Executioner’s Song” – Part 1

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.14 “The Executioner’s Song” – Part 1

There is no doubt that Supernatural’s mid-season finale, “The Executioner’s Song” was a masterpiece. The script, acting, music, sets and direction all combined to create a stunning example of television artistry. The visual and cinematography choices that presented the characters’ conflict were masterfully woven into the story, yet they immeasurably added to the story’s impact.

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.13 “Halt and Catch Fire”

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.13 “Halt and Catch Fire”

There are several different layers to each Supernatural episode.  Fans can watch the obvious story of the monster hunt, the symbolic story of the myth arc, or the dramatic story of the Winchester brothers’ plight. We almost always notice and comment on the superb acting, and often we notice the sets, but it is easy…

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.11 “There’s No Place Like Home”

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.11 “There’s No Place Like Home”

Superb cinematography has long been a hallmark of Supernatural.  An extremely talented team comprised of Serge Ladouceur (Director of Photography), Jerry Wanek (Set Design), Phil Sgriccia (Director), wardrobe, camera crews and many other dedicated people work together to create both conscious and subconscious messages that added to our viewing experience of Supernatural’s “There’s No Place…

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.10 “The Hunter Games”

Visual Review: Supernatural 10.10 “The Hunter Games”

There are so many different ways to watch and enjoy a Supernatural episode. You can watch for the plot or for the pretty. You can analyze canon, decipher symbolism or listen for subtext. One of the best filters to apply to each show, though, is specifically analyzing the cinematography.  The visual themes in “The Hunter…