4 Shots From 4 Films: Special David Cronenberg Edition

Posted on March 15, 2025 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 wishes a happy birthday to one of our favorite directors, David Cronenberg! No one has done more to change the way that the world views Canada than David Cronenberg. In honor of the man, his films, his country, and his legacy, here are….

4 Shots From 4 David Cronenberg Films

Crimes of the Future (1970, dir by David Cronenberg, DP: David Cronenberg)

Videodrome (1983, dir by David Cronenberg, DP: Mark Irwin)

The Dead Zone (1983, dir by David Cronenberg, DP: Mark Irwin)

The Fly (1986, dir by David Cronenberg, DP: Mark Irwin)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Wolfgang Petersen Collection

Posted on March 14, 2025 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, the Shattered Lens celebrates German director Wolfgang Petersen. It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Wolfgang Petersen Films

Das Boot (1981, dir by Wolfgang Petersen, DP: Jost Vocano)

The NeverEnding Story (1984, dir by Wolfgang Petersen, DP: Jost Vocano)

In The Line of Fire (1993, dir by Wolfgang Petersen, DP: John Bailey)

The Perfect Storm (2000, dir by Wolfgang Petersen, DP: John Seale)

Happy Birthday in heaven to the great Paul Fix! A “4 Shots From 4 Films” special edition…

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Bradley Crain

If you love movies, then there’s no doubt you’ve seen the work of the great movie and TV character actor Paul Fix. With over 340 acting credits to his name, including 26 with John Wayne, Fix co-starred in some of the best movies and TV shows ever made. Born on March 13th, 1901, Fix passed away on October 14th, 1983, leaving behind a tremendous legacy of superior performances. I just wanted to take a moment to remember this amazing actor who’s provided me with so much great entertainment over the years!!

THE RIFLEMAN T.V. Series (1958-1963)

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962)

STAR TREK: WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE (1966)

EL DORADO (1967)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Henry Hathaway Edition

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens celebrates director Henry Hathaway, born 127 years ago today! It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Henry Hathaway Films

Kiss of Death (1947, dir by Henry Hathaway, DP: Norbert Brodine)

Call Northside 777 (1948, dir by Henry Hathaway, DP: Joseph MacDonald)

Niagara (1953, dir by Henry Hathaway, DP: Joseph MacDonald)

True Grit (1969, dir by Henry Hathaway, DP: Lucien Ballard)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special 1972 Edition

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Since we already highlighted Cabaret today, here are a few the classic films that we released the same year.

4 Shots From 4 1972 Films

The Godfather (1972, dir by Francis Ford Coppola, DP: Gordon Willis)

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973, dir by Norman Jewison, DP; Douglas Slocombe)

Deliverance (1972,dir by John Boorman, DP: Vilmos Zsigmond)

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972, dir by J. Lee Thompson, DP: Bruce Surtees)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Raoul Walsh Edition

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Lisa Marie Bowman

128 years ago today, film director Raoul Walsh was born in New York City. He started out as an actor and a second unit director, learning how to make films under the tutelage of D.W. Griffith. He made his directorial debut in 1915 with Regeneration, which is considered to be the first gangster film. Refusing to sidelined after losing an eye in an auto accident, Walsh continued to direct and his career stretched from the silent era all the way to the mid-60s. Walsh directed westerns, war films, and gangster films. He was a master of tough but sometimes quirky action films. Martin Scorsese continues to cite Walsh as being an influence on his own work.

Today. we pay tribute to Raoul Walsh with….

4 Shots From 4 Raoul Walsh Films