Discover 15 directors and the movies that made them famous. Learn about the stories that shaped their careers and defined ...

, like pulp novels or personal memories. Tarantino drew inspiration from Hong Kong cinema , stating, "John Woo was a major hero to me." Victorian gothic literature Great filmmakers are often ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From Ida Lupino helming episodes of "The Twilight Zone" and "Gilligan's Island" to Steven Soderbergh directing the entirety of "The Knick," ...

Since Georges Méliès’ A Trip to the Moon at the turn of the 20th century, science fiction has been a sandbox in which filmmakers have built visions of the future. Often expressing the sentiments of ...

The night of the “Almost Famous” screening featured seven chefs and seven vintners providing food and wine to guests. A cover ...

Year in and year out, New Directors/New Films showcases inspired work worth your attention. The latest edition is especially impressive. By Manohla Dargis See more of our coverage in your search ...

There remains one group we’ve yet to hear from when it comes to the best films of 2025: the directors who made them. There remains one group we’ve yet to hear from when it comes to the best films of ...