James Laxton, ASC Frames Class and Generation Gaps in Beef 2

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May 29, 20261:11:12TV & Film

James Laxton, ASC is the Academy Award nominated cinematographer of Moonlight. His latest project is Season 2 of Beef, the acclaimed Netflix series created by Lee Sung Jin. This season explores themes of love, class, and...

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