Film Guides
Where to Start with Francis Ford Coppola - Francis Ford Coppola, a filmmaker branded a genius and a tyrant, encapsulates the conflict between art and business in cinema. Here's where to begin with his oeuvre. Article by Jacob Davis.
Where to Start with Noah Baumbach - Where to begin with the work of 21st century New York filmmaker Noah Baumbach, the writer-director behind 'Marriage Story', 'Frances Ha' and 'Barbie'. Article by Joseph Wade.
Where to Start with Stanley Kubrick - Where to begin with the cinema of the fascinating and conflicting film auteur Stanley Kubrick, one of the giants of movie history. Article by Kieran Judge.
Donald Sutherland: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The career-defining work of iconic screen actor Donald Sutherland, 1935-2024. 3 films that best exemplify his unmatched talent. Article by Kieran Judge.
Where to Start with Ingmar Bergman - Widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers ever, Swedish director Ingmar Bergman left an indelible mark on all of cinema. Here's where to begin with his iconic work. Article by George Taylor.
Yul Brynner: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The career-defining silver screen performances of Russian American actor Yul Brynner, one of Old Hollywood's most monumental screen presences. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Where to Start with Vittorio de Sica - Where to begin with the cinema of Italian Neorealism pioneer and world-renowned Italian filmmaker Vittorio de Sica, one of the most influential screen artists in history. Article by Clotilde Chinnici.
Peter Lorre: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The 3 career-defining silver screen performances of German-born Golden Era Hollywood star Peter Lorre, a villain and a comic. Article by Kieran Judge.
Where to Start with Richard Linklater - Where should you begin with the experimental and risk-taking work of Richard Linklater, one of American cinema's most unique and individualistic filmmakers? Find out in this article by Joseph Wade.
Where to Start with Hirokazu Kore-eda - Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda is a filmmaking great of the late 20th century and early 21st century. Here's where to begin with Hirokazu Kore-eda's films. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.