by Jake Hotaling
Red in Cinema
Anger, Rage, Desire, Strength, Power, Love, Danger, Violence, Fire.
The Shining - Violence
American Beauty - Desire
La La Land - Love
Orange in Cinema
Youth, Humor, Energy, Enthusiasm, Vibrant, Warmth, Balance.
The Godfather - Warmth
Blade Runner 2049 - Vibrant
The Royal Tenenbaums - Youth/Humor
Yellow in Cinema
Wisdom, Knowledge, Relaxation, Joy, Judgement, Happiness, Hope, Jealousy, Hazard.
Birdman - Judgement
Hotel Chevalier - Relaxation
Life of Pi - Hope
Green in Cinema
Healing, Nature, Perseverance, Proud, Nature, Healthy, Youth, Envy, Generosity.
The Matrix - Nature (Virtual)
The Joker - Proud
Blade Runner 2049 - Healthy
Blue in Cinema
Spirituality, Loyalty, Calm, Harmony, Trust, Security, Order, Cold, Depression.
Moonlight - Harmony / Calm
Blade Runner - Security / Depression
Twilight - Loyalty / Cold
Purple in Cinema
Erotic, Royalty, Cruelty, Mysterious, Transformation, Arrogance.
Lost River - Erotic
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mysterious
Euphoria - Arrogance
Fusco, Jon. “The Psychology of Color in Film (with Examples).” No Film School, No Film School, 27 Mar. 2019, https://nofilmschool.com/2016/06/watch-psychology-color-film.