Column | The B&W comeback
This article explores the aesthetic and narrative impact of black-and-white cinematography in modern streaming television and film. It contrasts the use of monochrome in shows like Spider-Noir and Ripley to discuss how color choices influence genre perception and storytelling.
Why it matters
Understanding how visual style affects audience engagement is crucial for streaming platforms looking to curate content and enhance viewer experience.
In the crowded world of streaming releases, it never hurts to have a gimmick. For the recently released Amazon Prime Video series Spider-Noir (starring Nicolas Cage as the web-slinging superhero), it’s the two options at the bottom of the screen that viewers are greeted with. The show reimagines the Spider-Man lore in 1930s America, with Cage playing a middle-aged private investigator version of Spidey.
The article is a cultural critique focused on artistic style and cinematography without political or ideological leanings.
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