"Director's Trademarks" Featurettes - Part 2
"Director's Trademarks" is a show created by IMDb to showcase the signature trademarks of the filmmakers.
Which of these director's trademarks do you think is the most unique?
Also, vote for part 1 here.
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Which of these director's trademarks do you think is the most unique?
Also, vote for part 1 here.
Discuss the poll here
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- Throughout one of the most storied careers in Hollywood history, visionary director Terrence Malick has challenged audiences with his epic, poetic and humanitarian films like "Badlands," "The Thin Red Line," and "The Tree of Life."Poetic human dramas, Meditative narration, Elements of nature and wildlife, Underwater wonder, Landscapes at magic hour, Roaming cinematography, Surrealist imagery, Glimpses of the beyond.
- From 'Road Trip' to 'Joker,' we track the evolution of director Todd Phillips through crazy car rides, delirious dream sequences and shots inspired by Scorsese.Road trips, Arrested development, Appearances by Matt Walsh, Cinematography by Lawrence Sher, Dream sequences and hallucinations, Shots inspired by Martin Scorsese, Awkward elevator rides, Cameos by the director, Crazy post-credit scenes.
- You talkin' to me? For the past 50 years, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese has challenged and delighted audiences with iconic and uncompromised films like "Taxi Driver," "Goodfellas," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and his upcoming epic, "The Irishman."New York stories, Antiheroes and Gangsters, Powerful women, Chatty narrators, Mirrors, Freeze frames, Catholic iconography, Trendsetting long takes, Improvised dialogue, Excessive profanity, A passion for cinema history.
- From 'Brick' to 'Knives Out,' we explore the unique cinematic stylings of director Rian Johnson.Darkly comedic capers, Film noir influences, Papers and notes, Characters on the run, Steve Yedlin's cinematography, Slow-motion action, Deep-focus staging, Slapstick comedy, Contemplative sunset.
- From 'Mission: Impossible III' to 'Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker,' we track the cinematic trademarks of director J.J. Abrams through cold opens, kinetic tracking shots and, of course, lens flares.Cold opens, Teams on a mission, Mysterious objects, References to Steven Spielberg, Giant creatures, Upside-down framing, Dan Mindel's cinematography, Cameos by Greg Grunberg, Running tracking shots, Lens flares.
- From ‘American Beauty' and ‘Skyfall' to his Academy Award-nominated ‘1917,' IMDb dives into the trademarks of Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes.Family conflicts, Framing through windows, Open landscapes, Dinner table drama, Rainy death scenes, Side-view mirrors, Family photographs, One-take action sequences, First-person perspectives, Opening and closing narration.
- From 'I Will Follow' to 'Selma,' and the award-winning "When They See Us," IMDb dives into the trademarks of writer, producer and director, Ava DuVernay.Strong female characters, Stories about racial injustice, Pensive voice over, Behind-the-back shots, Parent-child relationships, High-contrast cinematography, Low-angle framing, Sun flares.
- From 'Whale Rider' and 'North Country,' to the Disney epic 'Mulan,' IMDb showcases the cinematic stylings of director Niki Caro.Courageous female characters, Films based on true stories, Nature and wildlife, Extreme close-ups, Cross-generational conversations, Sweeping aerial shots.
- From 'Sin Nombre' to 'True Detective', and the upcoming James Bond film 'No Time to Die,' we track the cinematic trademarks of director Cary Joji Fukunaga through breathtaking locales, kinetic tracking shots and mind-bending dream sequences.Tales of innocence lost, Diverse locales, Gritty realism, Social outcasts, Majestic trees, Palpable dread, Intricate long takes, Dreams and visions, Frames within frames, Twilight landscapes.
- From 'Castle in the Sky' to 'The Wind Rises', we track the vibrant cinematic stylings of legendary animation director Hayao Miyazaki through alternate worlds, fearless heroines and fantastic creatures.Alternate worlds, Fearless heroines, Fantastic creatures, Wartime destruction, Compassionate characters, Flying sequences, Vibrant scenes of nature, Illustrated end credits.
- From 'Monster' to 'Wonder Woman 1984', IMDb showcases the unique visual trademarks and masterful craft of director Patty Jenkins.Resilient women, Uncompromising stories, Quests for identity, Complicated mother-daughter relationships, Nostalgic photographs, Shots under bridges, Saturated scenery.
- From 'Dawn of the Dead' and '300' to 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' and 'Army of the Dead,' we break down the stunning visual trademarks of director Zack Snyder.Innovative title sequences, Grimdark adaptations, Speed-ramped fight scenes, Comic panel replications, Statuesque physiques, Omnipresent screens, Bold color pallets, Game-changing visual effects, Ominous cemeteries.
- From 'The Virgin Suicides' and 'Lost in Translation' to 'On the Rocks', IMDb explores the cinematic stylings of Academy Award-winning writer and director, Sofia Coppola.Dreamy color pallets, Female perspectives, Crushing loneliness, Looking through vehicle windows, Recurring cast (Kirsten Dunst, Bill Murray, Rashida Jones), Luxury on display, Tense meal scenes, Swimming pools, Impactful messages, Contemplation of nature, Playful montage.
- From 'Glee' and 'American Horror Story' to 'Pose' and 'The Prom', we break down the storytelling and stylistic trademarks of creator, writer, producer, and director, Ryan Murphy.Diverse ensemble casts, Marginalized characters, Genre reinvention, Musical Mastery, Eye-popping visuals, Elaborated opening titles, Affinity for the dark side.
- From 'The Rider' to 'Eternals', we explore down the cinematic trademarks of writer, producer, and director Chloé Zhao.Contemporary westerns, Social realism, Reflective leads, Twilight landscapes, Sibling relationships, Framed-from-behind angles, Night fires.
- From 'A Fistful of Fingers' and 'Shaun of the Dead,' to 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' and 'Last Night in Soho,' we track the filmmaking techniques of writer, producer, and director Edgar Wright.Walk-by transitions, Film homages, Whip pans and zooms, Jarring match cuts, Repetitive dialogues, Bar scenes, Frequent collaborators (Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Bill Nighy, Rafe Spall, Paddy Considine), Kinetic car chases, Slapstick comedy.
- From ‘A Few Good Men,’ ‘The West Wing,’ and ‘The Social Network’ to ‘Molly’s Game’ and ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7,’ we break down the storytelling trademarks of creator, writer, producer, and director Aaron Sorkin.Rhythmic, Fast-paced dialogues, Walk and Talk, Overlapping time within scenes, Characters with a God complex, High-pressure settings, True-life events.
- StarsAshwini KulkarniFrom 'Singham' and 'Chennai Express' to 'Golmaal Again' and 'Sooryavanshi,' we break down the over-the-top cinematic stylings of director Rohit Shetty.The unbeatable heroes, Gravity-defying physics, Excessive destruction, Over-the-top comedy, All-star casts (always featuring Ajay Devgan), Full-team credits with behind-the-scene footage, Shared universes.