Directors

William Friedkin: Directing is like jazz improvisation

The director of "The French Connection" reflects on Gene Hackman, Wang Chung and 50 years in Hollywood

Casey Burchby, LA Review of Books Saturday, May 4, 2013 8:00 PM UTC
Entertainment LA Review of Books, Interviews

Alfred Hitchcock, real-life “Psycho”

Two new films take aim at the legendary director -- and shed light on the dark side of his genius

Rachel Baron Singer, Full Stop Sunday, Mar 10, 2013 3:00 PM UTC
Entertainment Full Stop, Movies, films

The indirect director

I have a successful film career, but when people ask me what I do I just mumble

Cary Tennis Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 15
Life Since You Asked, Movies, Film

Five pop culture items we missed

Today's catch: Gwyneth Paltrow is a 9/11 hero, Gerard Depardieu pees on people, and "Lone Ranger" nixes werewolves

Drew Grant Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 10:01 PM UTC
Entertainment Pop five, 9/11, Celebrity

Michael Bay life lessons: Stress management

What the films of the "Transformers" auteur can teach you about dealing with pressure and everyday hassles

Drew Grant Wednesday, Jul 13, 2011 7:14 PM UTC
Entertainment Transformers, Celebrity

Spike Lee to direct “Oldboy” remake?

Rumors of adapting the cult manga/revenge film for American audiences still include Will Smith

Drew Grant Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 6:07 PM UTC 13
Entertainment Movie news, Celebrity, Directors

Michael Bay plagiarizes Michael Bay for “Transformers 3″

"Dark of the Moon's" dark secret: Shots from "The Island" appear in summer blockbuster

Drew Grant Tuesday, Jul 5, 2011 6:06 PM UTC 21
Entertainment Transformers, Directors

Jackson Pollock reimagined with the trippy “Dripped”

An animated short exposes one of the 20th century's greatest artists as a cat burglar and art-eater

Drew Grant Friday, Jun 3, 2011 5:50 PM UTC
Entertainment Viral Video, Directors

Lars von Trier’s “Melancholia”: an apocalyptic wedding

What happens when "Rachel Getting Married" meets "Donnie Darko?"

Drew Grant Friday, Apr 8, 2011 7:09 PM UTC 11
Entertainment Directors, Celebrity, Movie news

Is “Goodfellas” overrated?

As the Scorsese film celebrates its 20th anniversary, two critics go head-to-head about its legacy

Matt Zoller Seitz and Ian Grey Monday, Sep 27, 2010 10:01 PM UTC 90
Entertainment Directors, Film Salon, Movies

The delightful disappearance of Jean-Luc Godard

The Oscars want to celebrate the legendary French director, but he's nowhere to be found. More power to him!

Matt Zoller Seitz Monday, Aug 30, 2010 6:31 PM UTC 22
Entertainment Directors, Film Salon, Movies

When should a director stop messing with a movie?

Film recuts can destroy a classic or salvage a lost gem: Here's your guide to the successes -- and disasters

Matt Zoller Seitz Tuesday, Aug 17, 2010 12:20 AM UTC 114
Entertainment Directors, Dvd reviews

Blogging “City Island”: Until we meet again!

So long, farewell, adieu and thanks -- and a trove of directorial wisdom from Robert Altman and Billy Wilder

Raymond De Felitta Monday, May 3, 2010 6:04 PM UTC
Entertainment City Island, Film Salon

Directors of the decade: No. 7: Steven Soderbergh

He may be frustratingly opaque and comically prolific, but he isn't afraid to gamble -- or fail

Matt Zoller Seitz Monday, Dec 21, 2009 2:01 AM UTC 10
Entertainment Directors of the Decade

Will Ecuador’s Indians bankrupt Chevron?

Documentarian Joe Berlinger on the amazing Amazon pollution case in "Crude" -- and its link to the West Memphis 3

Andrew O'Hehir Thursday, Sep 10, 2009 10:19 AM UTC
Entertainment Documentaries, Directors

Is Nora Ephron the foodiest filmmaker?

The director of "Julie & Julia" opens up about her great passion, on-screen and off: Food

Rebecca Traister Wednesday, Aug 5, 2009 10:20 AM UTC 15
Entertainment Directors, Movies

Anthony Minghella, 1954-2008

Oscar-winning director of "English Patient" and other high-class literary adaptations dies suddenly in London.

Andrew O'Hehir Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008 4:28 PM UTC 12
Entertainment Directors, Beyond the Multiplex

I’m an interesting, talented artist but I can’t take the rejection!

I know it's part of the game, but it's beginning to defeat me.

Cary Tennis Monday, Aug 13, 2007 10:31 AM UTC 56
Life Directors, Since You Asked

Peter Bogdanovich

The director of "The Cat's Meow" discusses the truth about "Citizen Kane," the philanderings of Charlie Chaplin and the lies Hollywood tells us about death and dying.

Stephen Lemons Friday, Apr 19, 2002 7:00 PM UTC
Entertainment Directors

Frederick Wiseman

The grandfather of cin

Nick Poppy Wednesday, Jan 30, 2002 8:00 PM UTC
Entertainment Directors, Documentaries

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