beginner’s guide
Neo-Noir films are full of cynicism, despair and characters who are trying to find a way out of the shadows – here are the genre’s essential films.
Darren Aronofsky has made a career out of provoking his audience with visceral films of addiction, obsession and the imbalance it brings to a character’s mental state.
Many of the greatest Mexican films of all time were made during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema, an era of timeless stars, legendary directors, and critically-acclaimed film classics.
With a plethora of source material, Stephen King has become the king of Hollywood adaptations, with both failures and successes terrifying viewers of all ages.
One of America’s most revered American filmmakers, Richard Linklater returns with “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?”. Before then, here’s our guide to his filmography, from his experimental efforts like Slacker, to mainstream crowdpleasers like School of Rock.
The Coming-of-Age film typically follows the story of confused, lonely and lost teens searching for their own identity as they weave their way through adolescence. In this Beginner’s Guide, we look back at some of the best examples of teen self discovery.
Alexander Payne’s films are diverse yet also share similar directorial trademarks, including the focus on middle-aged, neurotic protagonists, loss of a loved one, existential crises, and more; here is a rundown of his more than two decades in the industry.
Paul Verhoeven is a distinguished director in the cinematic world of the past few decades; here is a rundown of his career.
Rob Zombie is one of the more well-known B-horror filmmakers working today, his films a glorification of campy fun and violence.
The characters in her films don’t say much, but Claire Denis still manages to create worlds where communication arrives in other forms.
Lars von Trier has become infamous for his unabashedly grim and provocative works, yet he is a distinctive and brilliant director as well.
Australian director Peter Weir is known for his outsider characters triumphing over adversity; here is a rundown of his most famous films.
Music, improvisation and intimacy: these are the ingredients that have made Derek Cianfrance’s films such emotionally-satisfying treats.
Martin Scorsese’s career so far spans five decades – which films of his should you start exploring first? This is an in-depth guide to his amazing work!
One of the true auteurs of cinema working today, Wes Anderson has become distinguished for his uniquely visual, quirky character-driven films.