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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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Season 1

  • Luc Besson
    7.3/1050 votes

    Luc Besson

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/26/2017

    From his breathtaking visuals to his comic-book influences, take a closer look at the trademarks of Luc Besson's directorial style.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • James Cameron
    8.5/10111 votes

    James Cameron

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2017

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Steven Spielberg
    8.5/10118 votes

    Steven Spielberg

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/10/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Wes Anderson
    8.5/10119 votes

    Wes Anderson

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Stanley Kubrick
    8.7/10100 votes

    Stanley Kubrick

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Christopher Nolan
    9.1/10268 votes

    Christopher Nolan

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/27/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • M. Night Shyamalan
    8.1/1097 votes

    M. Night Shyamalan

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/27/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Peter Berg
    7.5/1038 votes

    Peter Berg

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/9/2018

    From 'The Rundown' to 'Lone Survivor' to 'Mile 22,' IMDb dives into the trademarks of writer, director, producer, and actor Peter Berg.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Spike Lee
    7.6/1054 votes

    Spike Lee

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/10/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Alfonso Cuarón
    8.1/1061 votes

    Alfonso Cuarón

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/29/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Steve McQueen
    7.6/1038 votes

    Steve McQueen

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/4/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Quentin Tarantino
    9.2/10166 votes

    Quentin Tarantino

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/24/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Peter Jackson
    8.5/1067 votes

    Peter Jackson

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 10/3/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Damien Chazelle
    8.2/1059 votes

    Damien Chazelle

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 10/16/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Luca Guadagnino
    8.0/1051 votes

    Luca Guadagnino

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 10/30/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Coen Brothers
    8.4/10107 votes

    The Coen Brothers

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 11/14/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • David Fincher
    8.9/10132 votes

    David Fincher

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 12/7/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • James Wan
    8.5/1088 votes

    James Wan

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 12/24/2018

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Kevin Smith
    7.6/1054 votes

    Kevin Smith

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1/22/2019

    Snoochie Boochies! Welcome to the Askweniverse. From the crass dialogue of 'Clerks,' 'Mallrats,' and 'Dogma,' to the pop culture references of 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back' and 'Tusk,' writer, director and actor Kevin Smith sat down with IMDb to discuss his filmmaking trademarks.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Catherine Hardwicke
    7.5/1027 votes

    Catherine Hardwicke

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/6/2019

    From the teenage outcasts of 'Thirteen' and 'Twilight' to the fearless female leads of 'Miss You Already,' and 'Miss Bala,' IMDb showcases visionary director Catherine Hardwicke's cinematic trademarks.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Yorgos Lanthimos
    8.2/1043 votes

    Yorgos Lanthimos

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/20/2019

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Harmony Korine
    7.0/1031 votes

    Harmony Korine

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/13/2019

    Make it! Make it! Don't fake it! From his directorial debut 'Gummo,' to his latest outing, 'The Beach Bum,' writer and director Harmony Korine has plunged audiences into his unique, decadent worlds and out-of-control characters.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Tim Burton
    8.6/1076 votes

    Tim Burton

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/27/2019

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Alfred Hitchcock
    8.6/1074 votes

    Alfred Hitchcock

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 4/29/2019

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Guy Ritchie
    8.5/1064 votes

    Guy Ritchie

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 5/21/2019

    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.'

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown