Classic Movies Lists by Director
The best classic movies made by Hollywood film makers, with short descriptions of each movie.
7 Classic Films that Inlfuenced the Coen Brothers
The two-headed filmmaking team of Joel and Ethan Coen are renowned for their dark humor, labyrinthine plots, and detailed period settings. Coen films can generally be classified as either crime films (with a nod to film noir) or screwball comedies. The pair operate as true auteurs, writing (or co-writing), directing, co-producing, and editing nearly all of their films. Although notoriously reluct…
The two-headed filmmaking team of Joel and Ethan Coen are renowned for their dark humor, labyrinthine plots, and detailed period settings. Coen films can generally be classified as either crime films (with a nod to film noir) or screwball comedies. The pair operate as true auteurs, writing (or co-writing), directing, co-producing, and editing nearly all of their films. Although notoriously reluct…
6 Classic Movies that Influenced Quenin Tarantino
One of the most exciting American filmmakers since Scorcese, Quentin Tarantino’s groundbreaking style has earned its own adjective: “Tarantinoesque.” Revered for his unique post-post modern sense, he’s been criticized for overt appropriation of techniques and imagery from films he admires.
One of the most exciting American filmmakers since Scorcese, Quentin Tarantino’s groundbreaking style has earned its own adjective: “Tarantinoesque.” Revered for his unique post-post modern sense, he’s been criticized for overt appropriation of techniques and imagery from films he admires.
Tarantino’s pop culture-co…
9 Frank Capra Movies
Inspiring, heartfelt, patriotic, witty - the hallmarks of director Frank Capra. Here are nine of the very best classic films from a director who brought an idealized vision of small-town America and the common man to the screen.
Inspiring, heartfelt, patriotic, witty - the hallmarks of director Frank Capra. Here are nine of the very best classic films from a director who brought an idealized vision of small-town America and the common man to the screen.
10 Best Billy Wilder Movies
Billy Wilder could do it all, from the darkest film noir to the fizziest screwball comedy. The writer-director fled the Nazis to become one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors, with more than 50 movies to his credit. Here's ten that shouldn't be missed.
Billy Wilder could do it all, from the darkest film noir to the fizziest screwball comedy. The writer-director fled the Nazis to become one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors, with more than 50 movies to his credit. Here's ten that shouldn't be missed.