Without having the fanfare of many of his fellow 1970s alum, Walter Hill is one of the most important and influential filmmakers of all time. He brought a hard nosed style to cinema, a successor to Sam Peckinpah that stripped away some of Sam’s more nihilistic and stylistic flourishes to really elevate pulp to something […]
With the emphasis on the lesser-known titles, this list provides a concise insight into the world of modern animation. From stop-motion to traditional techniques and from the arthouse to children’s fantasies, the article includes ten short and ten feature-length films conceived in different corners of the world. Whether the said medium is used for budgetary […]
Trying to predict the trajectory of a director’s career is never an easy task—which is usually why it’s far more fun to just sit back and enjoy the ride. Some directors, like Alfred Hitchcock for example, tend to stick to the same genre in order to perfect their technique. Others, such Steven Soderbergh, prefer to […]
Texan filmmaker Wes Anderson has always been a conundrum Hollywood has never been able to solve. On one hand, his precocious curiosity and deft economy has manifested itself in singularly authoritative, humble and mischievous stylistic inclinations that have gifted us with gems of American independent cinema that have not only some of the best uses […]
Mel Brooks, one of the funniest people on the planet, has recently turned 91. It’s an incredible age and in seeing his recent interviews, it’s remarkable how much energy and clarity he still has. But it’s hard to not fear the headline news, reading that another one of your heroes has passed on, and Brooks […]
“The best films don’t offer redemption. They understand their own artificiality and are truthful as a result.” – Todd Haynes Exploring in his diverse and boldly mosaic body of work the complexity of identity and sexual politics, Todd Haynes is a singular and staggering talent. Born January 2, 1961 in Encino, California, Haynes’ fascinating film […]