I am not a film-student, nor do I know much about the logistics of filmmaking, but I love art and have an eye for aesthetics that are underrated. Here is my curated list of shows and movies that have great… and I mean stunning cinematography.
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The aesthetic in this film is stunning. I love the symbolism of the colors used in the wardrobe and architecture throughout the storyline.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Mystery/Thriller. Great movie to get your heart beating and scenes with clean aesthetics that are off putting to the senses.
The Menu
Great plot, great twists, great actors/actresses
Watch Don't Worry Darling | Prime Video
Yes, it is a musical, yes they sing a lot. It’s gorgeous. The scenes and acting are great!
Watch La La Land
Horror/mystery
Also not happy-go-lucky
Midsommar (2019)
The storyline of this is very interesting/weird, but COOL. So if you like movies like that, give it a shot. It’s thriller and has some gore but it’s not too bad. I do love how this movie was filmed.
Bugonia (2025)
Loooove the way this was filmed. The acting is great and the storyline keeps you locked in!
Watch Challengers | Prime Video
Series
This. Show. Speaks for itself on so many levels. The plot. The ACTING. The wardrobe. The symbolism. The soundtrack!
Watch Severance - Show
One of my all-time favorite series. The cinematography, the soundtracks, the plot, the portrayal of nonverbals is all chefs kiss
Watch The Bear Streaming Online
This contains a lot of serious and mature material, so just as a warning to those who may not like shows that are not happy-go-lucky
Watch Euphoria
Maturity rating for this one. Great plot. Leaves you coming back for more. Incredible how they filmed this as if it were early 2000s
Tell Me Lies (TV Series 2022
Incredible filming. Incredible plot. Genius script-writing. Lots of great scenic scenes in this awesome new series.
Watch Pluribus - Apple TV
This show has incredible costume design, set design, acting, and scenes that truly capture what life might have been like for socialites in Florida.