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The Best Episodes of Director's Trademarks

Filmmakers often thread their films with bold visuals, unique characters, creative color schemes, and more to create one-of-a-kind movie-going experiences for audiences everywhere. IMDb takes...

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  1. Background image for Quentin Tarantino
    9.2/10(166 votes)

    #1 - Quentin Tarantino

    S1:E12

    From 'Reservoir Dogs' to 'The Hateful Eight,' and his latest, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' IMDb dives into the trademarks of actor, writer, and director, Quentin Tarantino.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Christopher Nolan
    9.1/10(268 votes)

    #2 - Christopher Nolan

    S1:E6

    What do 'The Dark Knight,' 'Inception,' and 'Memento' have in common? IMDb dives into the distinct trademarks of Christopher Nolan's directorial style, including IMAX cinematography, mind-bending visuals, and practical special effects.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for David Fincher
    8.9/10(132 votes)

    #3 - David Fincher

    S1:E17

    What's in the box? IMDb has the answers! From 'Se7en' and 'Fight Club' to 'Gone Girl' and 'Mank,' we explore the cinematic trademarks of director David Fincher.

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  4. Background image for Ridley Scott
    8.8/10(34 votes)

    #4 - Ridley Scott

    S3:E8

    From genre-defining films like 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner' to 'Gladiator' and 'The Martian,' we break down the cinematic trademarks of director Ridley Scott.

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  5. Background image for Stanley Kubrick
    8.7/10(100 votes)

    #5 - Stanley Kubrick

    S1:E5

    The Cannes Film Festival will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' with a world premiere of an unrestored 70mm print. In honor of this landmark, IMDb takes a closer look at the trademarks of Kubrick's directorial style.

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  6. Background image for Rohit Shetty
    8.7/10(87 votes)

    #6 - Rohit Shetty

    S3:E4

    From 'Singham' and 'Chennai Express' to 'Golmaal Again' and 'Sooryavanshi,' we break down the over-the-top cinematic stylings of director Rohit Shetty.

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  8. Background image for Tim Burton
    8.6/10(76 votes)

    #7 - Tim Burton

    S1:E23

    It's showtime! From his wacky debut 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure' to his latest outing, 'Dumbo,' we welcome you to the gothic, fairy-tale worlds of macabre master filmmaker, Tim Burton.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Alfred Hitchcock
    8.6/10(74 votes)

    #8 - Alfred Hitchcock

    S1:E24

    Through films like 'Psycho,' 'Vertigo,' and 'The Birds,' legendary director Alfred Hitchcock has horrified audiences and inspired generations of filmmakers with his taste for the macabre and innovative cinematic techniques.

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  10. Background image for James Cameron
    8.5/10(111 votes)

    #9 - James Cameron

    S1:E2

    From fierce female characters to groundbreaking visual FX, take a closer look at the trademarks of James Cameron's directorial style.

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  11. Background image for Steven Spielberg
    8.5/10(118 votes)

    #10 - Steven Spielberg

    S1:E3

    IMDb takes a closer look at the trademarks of Steven Spielberg's directorial style, including shooting stars, striking silhouettes, reflective perspectives, tracking shots, and more.

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  12. Background image for Wes Anderson
    8.5/10(119 votes)

    #11 - Wes Anderson

    S1:E4

    IMDb takes a closer look at the trademarks of Wes Anderson's directorial style, including tracking shots, hand-placed objects, distinct color palettes, and more.

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  13. Background image for Peter Jackson
    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #12 - Peter Jackson

    S1:E13

    Through 'Bad Taste' and ' The Frighteners', two 'Lord of the Rings' trilogies and 'King Kong', IMDb explores the unique trademarks of the Oscar-winning writer and director Peter Jackson.

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  14. Background image for James Wan
    8.5/10(88 votes)

    #13 - James Wan

    S1:E18

    From the low-budget chills of 'Saw' and 'The Conjuring' to the big-budget thrills of 'Furious 7' and 'Aquaman,' director James Wan continues to expand his cinematic style and push boundaries to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

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  15. Background image for Guy Ritchie
    8.5/10(64 votes)

    #14 - Guy Ritchie

    S1:E25

    Guy Ritche has been known for his larger-than-life characters who talk fast and fight hard through films like 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,' 'Snatch,' and 'RocknRolla.' More recently, the versatile director has expanded his craft with Hollywood blockbusters like 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' and Disney's 'Aladdin.'

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Edgar Wright
    8.5/10(35 votes)

    #15 - Edgar Wright

    S3:E2

    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.

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  17. Background image for The Coen Brothers
    8.4/10(107 votes)

    #16 - The Coen Brothers

    S1:E16

    From the stunning landscapes of 'Fargo' and 'No Country for Old Men' to the peculiar characters of 'The Big Lebowski' and 'Raising Arizona,' Academy Award winners Joel and Ethan Coen have dazzled audiences with their offbeat cinematic stylings for more than 30 years.

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  18. Background image for Damien Chazelle
    8.2/10(59 votes)

    #17 - Damien Chazelle

    S1:E14

    With his breakthrough hit 'Whiplash,' his Oscar-winning follow-up 'La La Land,' and his latest outing, 'First Man,' writer and director Damien Chazelle has shown audiences his fierce love for music and cinema through his vibrant and definitive dedication to filmmaking craft.

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  19. Background image for Yorgos Lanthimos
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #18 - Yorgos Lanthimos

    S1:E21

    Awkward adults, dark humor and absurd circumstances: welcome to the mind of Yorgos Lanthimos. From 'Dogtooth' to 'The Favourite,' we break down the auteur director's cinematic trademarks.

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  20. Background image for M. Night Shyamalan
    8.1/10(97 votes)

    #19 - M. Night Shyamalan

    S1:E7

    Here's a plot twist: M. Night Shyamalan has a unique visual style threaded through his disparate supernatural, thriller, and genre films that goes much deeper than his surprise endings. From 'The Sixth Sense' to 'Unbreakable' to 'Glass,' IMDb dives into the trademarks of writer, director, producer, and actor M. Night Shyamalan.

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  21. Background image for Alfonso Cuarón
    8.1/10(61 votes)

    #20 - Alfonso Cuarón

    S1:E10

    From 'Y Tu Mamá También' to 'Children of Men,' 'Gravity' and his latest, 'Roma,' IMDb dives into the trademark stylings of writer, director, producer, and editor Alfonso Cuarón.

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  22. Background image for Luca Guadagnino
    8.0/10(51 votes)

    #21 - Luca Guadagnino

    S1:E15

    From the dazzling locations of 'I Am Love' and emotionally truthful characters of the Oscar-nominated 'Call Me by Your Name,' to his taste for horror in 'Suspiria,' director Luca Guadagnino sat down with IMDb to discuss his cinematic trademarks.

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  23. Background image for Taika Waititi
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Taika Waititi

    S3:E6

    From 'Eagle vs Shark' and 'What We Do in the Shadows' to 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Jojo Rabbit,' we track the unique trademarks of actor, writer, and director Taika Waititi.

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  24. Background image for Paul Thomas Anderson
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Paul Thomas Anderson

    S3:E9

    From 'Boogie Nights' and 'Magnolia' to 'There Will Be Blood' and 'Licorice Pizza,' we break down the cinematic trademarks of writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson.

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  25. Background image for Spike Lee
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #24 - Spike Lee

    S1:E9

    Wake up. Wanna know how to 'Do the Right Thing'? From 'She's Gotta Have It' to 'BlacKkKlansman,' IMDb dives deep into films of Spike Lee.

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  26. Background image for Steve McQueen
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #25 - Steve McQueen

    S1:E11

    Through detailed close-ups, single-take dialogues, and powerhouse performances, Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen has shown audiences his unflinching perspectives on real-world drama.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Quentin Tarantino" is the best rated episode of "Director's Trademarks". It scored 9.2/10 based on 166 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Christopher Nolan".