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A poster for The Film Magazine's guide on where to start with the work of Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike. Where to Start with Takashi Miike - Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike is one of the most notorious and prolific filmmakers of our current era. Here's where to begin with his controversial work. Article by Lauren Frison.
Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's Monster in 'Frankenstein' (1931). Where to Start with Boris Karloff - What are the best points of entry to the work of classic horror film icon Boris Karloff? Find out where to begin with Boris Karloff, the man behind Frankenstein, here. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to begin with the feature filmography of Francis Ford Coppola. 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.



Jack Nicholson delivers the famous Kubrick stare inside the Overlook Hotel in 'The Shining'. 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.
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.
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.
Patricia Arquette Reading in Richard Linklater film 'Boyhood' 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.
Where to Start with Italian Neorealism - Italian Neorealism is a unique cultural movement because of the historical context in which it arose. Here's where to start with the great cinema of Italian Neorealism. Article by Clotilde Chinnici.
Where to Start with Vincent Price - The voice of Vincent Price is so iconic it is instantly recognisable, but where should you begin with the legendary actor's long and prolific film work? Here's a guide by Kieran Judge.