Though Paul Thomas Anderson made a name for himself with elaborate and technically complex film making, one of his defining trademarks is a simple one–letting his camera linger on a silent character. While many filmmakers rely on dialogue to convey …
Category: Directing

David Fincher: A Life In Pictures
BAFTA Guru succinctly covers David Fincher’s career.

What Writers Should Learn From Christopher Nolan
Just Write examines the act structures of Batman Begins.
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Seven Samurai – Drama Through Action
Lewis Bond dissects Kurosawa’s masterfully staged and choreographed action sequences.

Denis Villeneuve – Crafting Morality Through Mystery
Denis Villeneuve is one of today’s best film makers. He’s a creating master at mystery and suspense making every one of his films thoroughly engaging. Lewis Bond breaks down how Villeneuve uses staging and camera moves to enhance the feeling …
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I Lost the Magic
Famous directors talk about their creative failures and now you can feel okay about yours.

David Fincher’s – Invisible Details
A look at the hidden visual effects work in David Fincher’s filmography.