Plenty of directors have started with a great film or ended with one. But which directors had a stunning debut and an immense final film? We take a look at four contenders… Every director starts somewhere, and most undoubtedly strive to stand out in their field. Many an iconic director has begun in earnest and […]
A Beginner’s Guide To Andrei Tarkovsky
Tom Jolliffe continues our series of director beginner’s guides with Andrei Tarkovsky… Some directors have an important impact on cinema. It doesn’t always tie in with box office results, or widespread audience appeal. If you’re in the States or the UK, chances are your predominant cinematic experience revolves around American or British films. As far […]
A Lasting Final Shot
Tom Jolliffe looks at the power a film’s final shot can have… There are many aspects that will make a piece of cinema stay long in your mind. You give yourself over to a film sometimes. It sweeps you away. Moments leave particularly strong and inedible impressions. One thing that many films will strive for […]
