EP 262 - DP Don Burgess on - 'The Thursday Murder Club' - Netflix

10 Sep 2025 • 47 min • EN
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Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, we sit down with legendary cinematographer Don Burgess, whose visual storytelling has shaped some of the most iconic films of the last few decades. We dive into his latest work on The Thursday Murder Club, where Don brings a playful yet moody film noir aesthetic to life. He shares what made this project such a joy to shoot—the ensemble cast, the mystery tone, and the unexpected fun of mixing shadow and humor on screen. Don also reflects on his work on LA Fires, capturing the intense heat—both literal and emotional—of a city on the edge. And we couldn’t let him go without asking about his long-time collaboration with Robert Zemeckis, including what might be next from the visionary director behind Forrest Gump and Cast Away.   Don Burgess is an acclaimed American cinematographer known for his versatile and visually compelling work across a wide range of films. A frequent collaborator with director Robert Zemeckis, Burgess earned an Academy Award nomination for his cinematography on Forrest Gump. His other notable credits include Cast Away, The Polar Express, Spider-Man, Enchanted, and Aquaman. Burgess is celebrated for his ability to adapt his visual style to both grounded dramas and effects-heavy blockbusters, consistently enhancing the emotional and narrative impact of the films he shoots.   #donburgess #cinematography #stevenspielberg #amblin #chriscolumbus #benkingsley #helenmirren #piercebrosnan  http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdom http://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast http://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast Watch the feature films that I have directed Citizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsu In Search of My Sister - https://rb.gy/1ke21 Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

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