"Artists have always been drawn to the interplay between light and dark, both literally and metaphorically. In order to represent a subject, knowing how to use light properly can be crucial. This is especially true to movies, where well-deployed lighting can be the difference between merely a good film and a great one. Films can manipulate one's perception of light — normally something we have little control over — and use it to create a certain, calculated vibe.
Our top ten best lit films have all been chosen not only due to how well they are lit, but how its lighting contributes to the overall effect. Spanning many different genres, from noir to psychodrama to love stories, this list has been hand-picked as a great primer in how to use light effectively in film."
