On Tuesday I was shocked and saddened by the news that filmmaker Curtis Hanson had died of a heart attack.  Hanson was a great director but he was also an underrated one.  In a career that spanned 45 years, he only directed 16 films.  He was a genre director, one who often seemed to be more interested in being a storyteller than an auteur.   However, I would hold his body of work against almost any other director in Hollywood.  L.A. Confidential inspired me to learn more about film noir and whenever I need to be reminded why I wanted to become a writer, I watch Wonder Boys.

These 4 shots come from 4 films directed by Curtis Hanson.  Rest in peace and thank you for the movies.

4 Shots From 4 Films

The Bedroom Window (1987, directed by Curtis Hanson)

L.A. Confidential (1997, directed by Curtis Hanson)

Wonder Boys (2000, directed by Curtis Hanson)

8 Mile (2002, directed by Curtis Hanson)