Edgar Wright is the ultimate pop culture omnivore. The British director is one of the most outspoken movie and music fans of his generation, taking every opportunity to hype up his favorite artists in interviews and reference them in his films. He seldom discriminates by genre, expressing equal admiration for highbrow art films and mainstream blockbusters.
That passion for all things entertaining is reflected in Wright’s eclectic filmography, which has seen him pivot from zombie comedies to video game-influenced breakup revenge sagas to car chase musicals without ever missing a beat. That isn’t to say that he doesn’t have a signature style, as his films all feature his famously playful camerawork and trademark sense of humor. But rather than limit himself to one genre — or even a few genres, for that matter — Wright is seemingly determined to apply his filmmaking sensibilities to any and every cinematic niche he finds remotely interesting.
That passion for all things entertaining is reflected in Wright’s eclectic filmography, which has seen him pivot from zombie comedies to video game-influenced breakup revenge sagas to car chase musicals without ever missing a beat. That isn’t to say that he doesn’t have a signature style, as his films all feature his famously playful camerawork and trademark sense of humor. But rather than limit himself to one genre — or even a few genres, for that matter — Wright is seemingly determined to apply his filmmaking sensibilities to any and every cinematic niche he finds remotely interesting.
- 8/22/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Similar News
Boardwalk Empire Wanted to Kill Its Fan-Favorite Character in the Very First Season
- 4/25/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Cannes Film Festival: 50 years after winning Palme D’or, Francis Ford Coppola returns to the competition
- 4/25/2024
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
“That’s the direction we’ve got to go”: Chris Hemsworth’s Delirious State Inspired His Villainous Furiosa Role as Movie Promises Grisly Violence
- 4/25/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
“What was that all about”: Fans are Calling Out Tom Cruise, Stephen King and a Host of Celebs for Overhyping One of the Worst DC Movies Ever Made
- 4/25/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
“People would sh-t themselves”: Christina Hendricks’ Beauty Became a Concern for Her Mad Men Co-Stars That Made Filming Challenging
- 4/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
“It was ready, in a story sense, 15 years ago”: Anya Taylor-Joy’s Mad Max Prequel Furiosa Almost Became an Anime Directed by a Studio Ghibli Maestro
- 4/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Italy’s Rai Slammed for Pulling Anti-Fascist Monologue From Writer of Bestseller ‘M,’ Which Reconstructs Mussolini’s Rise to Power
- 4/22/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
“I’ve chased him for literally every possible thing”: Channing Tatum Can Blame X-Men Producer for His Unmade Gambit Movie Who Was Obsessed With 1 Director to Helm It
- 4/17/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Edgar Wright's Next Film Will Give Glen Powell His Biggest Test Yet
- 4/16/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.