In light of my recent review of Hiroshi Inagaki’s 3-part masterpiece, The Samurai Trilogy, I think a quick little tangent into the art of the film trilogy would be rewarding. Continue reading
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The Greatest Directors of All Time
Please read this list in conjunction with my chapter on Auteur Theory. The list attempts to reconcile a given director’s overall oeuvre, cinematic contributions (to theory and culture), and my personal taste. In some cases, I considered popularity; there is something to say about a directors ability to garner an audience. You will see that a good number of usual favorites do not make the cut in this list. That is because a lot of these, unfortunately, don’t live up to my standard. Continue reading