4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Richard Linklater Edition

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, we wish a happy 66th birthday to Texas’s greatest filmmaker, Richard Linklater!

That means that it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Films

Slacker (1991, dir by Richard Linklater)

Dazed and Confused (1993, dir by Richard Linklater)

Before Sunset (2004, dir by Richard Linklater)

Boyhood (2014, dir by Richard Linklater)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Clara Bow Edition

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Happy birthday to my pre-code role model, the amazing Clara Bow!

4 Shots From 4 Clara Bow Films

It (1927, dir by Clarence G. Badger)

Wings (1928, dir by William Wellman)

Dangerous Curves (1929, dir by Lothar Mendes)

Call Her Savage (1932, dir by John Francis Dillon)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Andrew V. McLaglen Edition

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Today, the Shattered Lens remembers director Andrew V. McLalgen, born 106 years ago on this day. It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Andrew V. McLaglen Films

McLintock! (1963, dir by Andrew V. McLaglen, DP: William H. Clothier)

Bandolero! (1968, dir by Andrew V. McLaglen, DP: WIlliam H. Clothier)

Hellfighters (1968, dir by Andrew McLaglen, DP: William H. Clothier)

Ffolkes (1980, dir by Andrew V. McLaglen, DP: Tony Imi)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Enzo G. Castellari Edition

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

We’re jus two days away from the birthday of the legendary Italian director, Enzo G. Castellari! Here are….

4 Shots From 4 Enzo G. Castellari Films

Keoma (1976, dir by Enzo G. Castellari, DP: Aaice Parolin)

The Last Shark (1981, dir by Enzo G. Castellari, P: Alberto Spagnoli)

1990: Bronx Warriors (1982, dir by Enzo G. Castellari, DP: Sergio Salvati)

Escape From The Bronx (1983, dir by Enzo G. Castellari, DP: Blasco Giurato)

6 Shots From 6 Films: Special Stanley Kubrick Edition

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

On this date, 97 years ago, Stanley Kubrick was born in New York City. The rest, as they say, is history.

In honor of one of the world’s greatest directors, here are….

6 Shots From 6 Stanley Kubrick Films

The Killing (1956, dir by Stanley Kubrick, DP: Lucien Ballard)

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964, dir. Stanley Kubrick, DP: Gilbert Taylor)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968, dir by Stanley Kubrick, DP: Geoffrey Unsworth)

Barry Lyndon (1975, dir by Stanley Kubrick, DP: John Alcott)

The Shining (1980, dir by Stanley Kubrick, DP: John Alcott)

Full Metal Jacket (1987, dir by Stanley Kubrick, DP: Douglas Milsome)

Brad’s “4 Shots from 4 Films” feature Walter Brennan!

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Bradley Crain

Legendary character actor Walter Brennan was born on July 25th, 1894. Brennan had one of the most recognizable voices in the history of cinema, and he won three Oscars for his incredible body of work. He’s simply one of the best!

Here are my 4 personal favorite Walter Brennan films:

*Walter Brennan & Gary Cooper in SERGEANT YORK (1941)*

*Walter Brennan & Henry Fonda in MY DARLING CLEMENTINE (1946)*

*Walter Brennan & Jimmy Stewart in THE FAR COUNTRY (1954)*

*Walter Brennan with John Wayne & Dean Martin in RIO BRAVO (1959)*

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Gus Van Sant Edition

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to one of the pioneers of American independent cinema, Gus Van Sant!

It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Gus Van Sant Films

Drugstore Cowboy (1989, dir by Gus Van Sant, DP: Robert Yeoman)

To Die For (1995, dir by Gus Vant Sant, DP: Eric Alan Edwards)

Gerry (2002, dir by Gus Van Sant, DP: Harris Savides)

Elephant (2003, dir by Gus Van Sant, DP: Harris Savides)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Philip Marlowe Edition

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

The Long Goodbye (1973, dir by Robert Altman, DP: Vilmos Zsigmond)

4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

Today is the anniversary of the birth of Raymond Chandler. That means that it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Philip Marlowe Films

Murder, My Sweet (1944, dir by Edward Dmytryk, DP: Harry J. Wild)

The Big Sleep (1946, dir by Howard Hawks, DP: Sidney Hickox)

The Long Goodbye (1973, dir by Robert Altman, DP: Vilmos Zsgimond)

The Big Sleep (1978, dir by Michael Winner, DP: Robert Payner)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Paul Schrader Edition

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today is the birthday of the one and only Paul Schrader! It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Paul Schrader Films

Blue Collar (1978, dir by Paul Schrader, DP: Bobby Byrne)

American Gigolo (1980, dir by Paul Schrader, DP: John Bailey)

Cat People (1982, dir by Paul Schrader, DP: John Bailey)

First Reformed (2018, dir by Paul Schrader, DP: Alexander Dynan)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Norman Jewison Edition

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Lisa Marie Bowman

4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films is just what it says it is, 4 (or more) shots from 4 (or more) of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films lets the visuals do the talking.

Today would have been Norman Jewison’s birthday. It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Norman Jewison Films