Episode 285."Nightmare Alley"Cinematographer: Dan Laustsen.Dan Laustsen is a two time Academy Award nominated Cinematographer for his work in "The Shape of Water" and most currently, his academy award nomination for  "Nightmare Alley".  The 2022 class of Academy Award nominated Cinematographers includes: DUNE, Greig Fraser,  THE POWER OF THE DOG, Ari Wegner, THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH, Bruno Delbonnel WEST SIDE STORY, Janusz Kaminski and this week's guest NIGHTMARE ALLEY, Dan Laustsen.Dan's filmography includes John Wick Chapter 2, 3 and the soon to be released John Wick Chapter 4. Silent Hill, Crimson Peak, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Darkness Falls, Brotherhood of the Wolf and so many more.Highlights:1. Dan was encouraged by his sister to apply to Film School.2. Guillermo Del Toro called Dan one of the top 5 best cinematographers.3. Guillermo Del Toro and Dan have done 4 films together. Crimson Peak, The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley and Mimic.4. Dan has done the cinematography in 3 of 4 John Wick movies. 5. Dan has been nominated for two academy awards.6. Dan includes Se7en and The Lighthouse as two of the most influential movies as they apply to cinematography.7. Roger Deakins ended up winning the Academy Award in 2018 for his work in "Blade Runner 2049". That same year Dan was nominated for "The Shape of Water"8. Dan attended the National Film School in Denmark.9. Prior to attending film school Dan had experience as a Fashion Photographer.10 . Dan had aspirations of becoming a National Geographic Photographer.A gifted cinematographer I am very fortunate to bring you Cinematographer,  Dan Laustsen.Instagram: Monday Morning Critic Podcast.Facebook: Monday Morning Critic Podcast.Twitter:@mdmcriticwww.mmcpodcast.comMondaymorningcritic@gmail.comYouTube: Monday Morning Critic Podcast