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Top Scorsese Movies on DVD
A native of New York City, Martin Scorsese (born 1942) was raised in the Italian-American community, and his work often deals with violence, as well as Roman Catholic notions of guilt and redemption. From an early age, he loved both Hollywood studio movies and European art films.
A native of New York City, Martin Scorsese (born 1942) was raised in the Italian-American community, and his work often deals with violence, as well as Roman Catholic notions of guilt and redemption. From an early age, he loved both Hollywood studio movies and European art films.
Top Kurosawa Films on DVD
Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) made about 30 movies over a period of 50 years, and he was a major influence on the Spielberg-Coppola-Lucas-Scorsese generation of filmmakers. But it's difficult to think of Kurosawa without Toshiro Mifune coming to mind since together they constitute what is arguably the greatest pairing of director and actor in cinema history. Ordered by theatrical release date, here'…
Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) made about 30 movies over a period of 50 years, and he was a major influence on the Spielberg-Coppola-Lucas-Scorsese generation of filmmakers. But it's difficult to think of Kurosawa without Toshiro Mifune coming to mind since together they constitute what is arguably the greatest pairing of director and actor in cinema history. Ordered by theatrical release date, here'…
Michelangelo Antonioni (1912-2007)
Celebrated Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni died at age 94 on July 30, 2007, in Rome. He directed about 33 movies, one of which, L’avventura (1960), often appears on lists of the greatest films of all time.
Celebrated Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni died at age 94 on July 30, 2007, in Rome. He directed about 33 movies, one of which, L’avventura (1960), often appears on lists of the greatest films of all time.
Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007)
Famed Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman died on July 30, 2007. His greatest movies include The Seventh Seal (1956), Wild Strawberries (1957) and Fanny & Alexander. He directed over 50 movies, many of which explored man's search for meaning in life, given the inevitability of death. During the last four decades of his life, he lived much of the time on the small Baltic island of Faro, where he shot Persona (1966). He was at his home on the island when he passed away at the age of 89.
Famed Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman died on July 30, 2007. His greatest movies include The Seventh Seal (1956), Wild Strawberries (1957) and Fanny & Alexander. He directed over 50 movies, many of which explored man's search for meaning in life, given the inevitability of death. During the last four decades of his life, he lived much of the time on the small Baltic island of Faro, where he shot Persona (1966). He was at his home on the island when he passed away at the age of 89.
Top Renoir Films on DVD
Jean Renoir (1894-1979), son of celebrated impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, was one of the greatest and most influential of all filmmakers.
Jean Renoir (1894-1979), son of celebrated impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, was one of the greatest and most influential of all filmmakers.
Director Robert Altman Dead at 81
Prolific, eclectic, maverick film director Robert Altman died on November 20, 2006, at age 81. He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director, and his best-known movies include M*A*S*H (1970), Nashville (1975) and The Player (1992). More recently, he directed Gosford Park (2001) and The Prairie Home Companion (2006). Other memorable Altman films include Short Cuts (1993), The Long Goodbye (1973) and McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971). All movies mentioned here are available on DVD.
Prolific, eclectic, maverick film director Robert Altman died on November 20, 2006, at age 81. He was nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Director, and his best-known movies include M*A*S*H (1970), Nashville (1975) and The Player (1992). More recently, he directed Gosford Park (2001) and The Prairie Home Companion (2006). Other memorable Altman films include Short Cuts (1993), The Long Goodbye (1973) and McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971). All movies mentioned here are available on DVD.
Alex Gibney Interview
"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" is one of the most entertaining and thought-provoking documentaries I've ever seen.I spoke with the filmmaker who made this fascinating movie.
"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" is one of the most entertaining and thought-provoking documentaries I've ever seen.I spoke with the filmmaker who made this fascinating movie.
Judd Apatow Interview
The hit comedy "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," which stars Steve Carell, is being released on DVD on December 13, 2005, and I spoke with director Judd Apatow about the movie. Apatow has probably been best known in the past as a writer and director on TV series, notably "The Larry Sanders Show" and "Freaks and Geeks." "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" marks Apatow's feature directorial debut, and it's been an extraordinarily successful one, both at the box office and with the critics.
The hit comedy "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," which stars Steve Carell, is being released on DVD on December 13, 2005, and I spoke with director Judd Apatow about the movie. Apatow has probably been best known in the past as a writer and director on TV series, notably "The Larry Sanders Show" and "Freaks and Geeks." "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" marks Apatow's feature directorial debut, and it's been an extraordinarily successful one, both at the box office and with the critics.
An Interview With John Landis
John Landis is a movie director, writer, producer and actor. Among the films he has directed are "The Kentucky Fried Movie," "Animal House," "The Blues Brothers," "An American Werewolf in London," "Trading Places," "Three Amigos!" and "Coming to America." He has also directed music videos, notably Michael Jackson's "Thriller." In connection with the release of the 25th Anniversary Edition DVD of "The Blues Brothers," I interviewed Landis on August 23, 2005.
John Landis is a movie director, writer, producer and actor. Among the films he has directed are "The Kentucky Fried Movie," "Animal House," "The Blues Brothers," "An American Werewolf in London," "Trading Places," "Three Amigos!" and "Coming to America." He has also directed music videos, notably Michael Jackson's "Thriller." In connection with the release of the 25th Anniversary Edition DVD of "The Blues Brothers," I interviewed Landis on August 23, 2005.
Louis Leterrier Q and A
Louis Leterrier is a young Paris-born director who is best known for The Transporter and Unleashed. In anticipation of the release of Unleashed on DVD, I asked Leterrier some questions about that movie, along with some related topics, such as DVD as a medium, and his favorite filmmakers.
Louis Leterrier is a young Paris-born director who is best known for The Transporter and Unleashed. In anticipation of the release of Unleashed on DVD, I asked Leterrier some questions about that movie, along with some related topics, such as DVD as a medium, and his favorite filmmakers.
Ingmar Bergman Movies
I have long been intrigued by dreams, myth, and psychology, and perhaps that explains my attraction to the movies of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. Read more...
I have long been intrigued by dreams, myth, and psychology, and perhaps that explains my attraction to the movies of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. Read more...
Luchino Visconti Movies
The varied cinematic vision of legendary filmmaker Luchino Visconti has never failed to amaze me. I think the Italian-language version of his 1963 movie "The Leopard" is one of the greatest and most lushly beautiful films ever made, but I also love his great 1948 neorealist movie "La Terra trema." Other Visconti films I have enjoyed include "Rocco and His Brothers," "Senso," and "Death in Venice."
The varied cinematic vision of legendary filmmaker Luchino Visconti has never failed to amaze me. I think the Italian-language version of his 1963 movie "The Leopard" is one of the greatest and most lushly beautiful films ever made, but I also love his great 1948 neorealist movie "La Terra trema." Other Visconti films I have enjoyed include "Rocco and His Brothers," "Senso," and "Death in Venice."
Steven Spielberg Movies
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Explore Steven Spielberg movies.
Alfred Hitchcock Movies on DVD and Video
Alfred Hitchcock is one of my favorite directors, and whenever I'm in the mood for a stylish mix of suspense, terror, and perhaps a delicious dash of romance, his films have never failed to entertain and fascinate me. There are so many wonderful choices I found it difficult to decide, but here’s a list of ten of my favorites.
Alfred Hitchcock is one of my favorite directors, and whenever I'm in the mood for a stylish mix of suspense, terror, and perhaps a delicious dash of romance, his films have never failed to entertain and fascinate me. There are so many wonderful choices I found it difficult to decide, but here’s a list of ten of my favorites.
Stanley Kubrick Films on DVD and Video
Stanley Kubrick is one of my favorite directors. I love his elegant visual style, sharp intellect, and dark humor. I feel that every movie he’s created has been marked by his undeniable genius. Here are my ten favorite Stanley Kubrick films.
Stanley Kubrick is one of my favorite directors. I love his elegant visual style, sharp intellect, and dark humor. I feel that every movie he’s created has been marked by his undeniable genius. Here are my ten favorite Stanley Kubrick films.
Orson Welles Movies of the 1940s on DVD and Video
Either as a film director, writer, actor—or when combining his talents—Orson Wells has been responsible for some movies I will never forget, many of which were created in the 1940s. Here are some of his films from the 1940s that always remind me of his genius.
Either as a film director, writer, actor—or when combining his talents—Orson Wells has been responsible for some movies I will never forget, many of which were created in the 1940s. Here are some of his films from the 1940s that always remind me of his genius.
Billy Wilder Movies on DVD and Video
I've always marveled at how Billy Wilder’s comedies sparkle with dark humor and sharply cynical wit, but he was equally adept at creating fascinating mixes of drama and film noir in movies such as “Sunset Boulevard” and “Double Indemnity.” He was the creative force behind some of my favorite films.
I've always marveled at how Billy Wilder’s comedies sparkle with dark humor and sharply cynical wit, but he was equally adept at creating fascinating mixes of drama and film noir in movies such as “Sunset Boulevard” and “Double Indemnity.” He was the creative force behind some of my favorite films.
Hitchcock's Feature-Length Films From 1934
This is a list of Hitchcock's Feature-Length Films From 1934. The 14 Films in Masterpiece Collection Box Set are in listed in boldface.
This is a list of Hitchcock's Feature-Length Films From 1934. The 14 Films in Masterpiece Collection Box Set are in listed in boldface.