Director’s Spotlight
Director’s Spotlight: Ruben Fleischer
October 10, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico Ruben Fleischer is best known for his 2009 horror-comedy, Zombieland. He delivers hilarious satire about the zombie genre by enveloping his characters in chilling environments, only to leave us amused by how these characters dispatch zombies in humorous ways. Fleischer’s direction also amplifies the edgy bravado of the film’s crude jokes, sarcastic wit, and unapologetic banter. Moreover, Fleischer helps shape the story into a laid-back road-trip narrative. He humanizes his characters through the portrayal of the bonds they share in their journey across their post-apocalyptic world. Aside from comedy, Fleischer explores the action thriller…
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Director’s Spotlight: J.J. Abrams
July 25, 2018Written by: Jonathan Pabico J.J. Abrams is one of my favourite filmmakers. His bold direction and enthusiasm shape his movies into fun, captivating, and intriguing adventures. In addition, Abrams demonstrates an undying passion for science fiction, which is ingrained in…
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Director’s Spotlight: Lynne Ramsay
July 5, 2018Written by: Kate Olivares I know what you’re probably thinking: who? With her most recent feature You Were Never Really Here (2017) opening in limited theatres, conversation on writer-director Lynne Ramsay’s impressive filmography remains woefully meager. Amidst the…
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Director’s Spotlight: Todd Haynes
May 14, 2018By: Hannah Davis Todd Haynes’s films can be described as anything from eccentric and fascinating to raw and heartwarming. He is an American director and screenwriter whose films include Velvet Goldmine (1998), I’m Not There (2007), and Carol (2015). I’m…
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Eccentric Exposition: Wes Anderson
March 21, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico Wes Anderson’s directing style brings a childlike purity to his stories. Anderson frames his films with fast-paced, but smart dialogue that resonates with our inner intellectual. Eye-popping visuals complement his innocent originality. One of Anderson’s…
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Page to screen: Ryan Coogler
February 28, 2018By: Alex Bloom Ryan Coogler is a talented director who has already made a name for himself, directing Fruitvale Station and Creed — both films where he helped bring out magnificent performances from Michael B. Jordan — but he will…
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Mastermind: Steven Soderbergh
February 16, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico Looking for a director whose movies are worth watching repeatedly? Try Steven Soderbergh. He is known for his heist films that offer hilarity, complemented by unassuming intellect, and original storytelling. His recent heist film, Logan Lucky, benefits…
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History in the making: Dee Rees
February 2, 2018By: Alex Bloom Looking at her filmography, it is no surprise that the first full-length movie Dee Rees directed was a documentary. Eventual Salvation (2008) tells the story of her grandmother’s return to Liberia. Rees went on to direct Bessie…
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Director’s Spotlight: Patty Jenkins
January 24, 2018By: Eva Zhu Patty Jenkins might as well be Wonder Woman herself. Not only is she a fantastic director, she also holds a master’s degree, is a mother, and was one of the runner-ups for TIME’s Person of the Year…
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Director’s Spotlight: Taika Waititi
January 18, 2018By: AJ Latimer Taika Waititi is a name that has attracted a lot of attention after the film Thor: Ragnarok (2017) turned out to be a box office smash. Waititi was able to take the complex storyline that was developed…
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