4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Eric Rohmer Edition

Posted on April 4, 2021 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.

101 years ago today, Eric Rohmer was born in Tulle, France. He would go on to become one of the most popular and prolific directors of the French New Wave, continuing to make successful films even after many of his colleagues either retired or, like Godard, rejected the idea of traditional cinema.

In honor of Eric Rohmer’s legacy, here are….

4 Shots From 4 Eric Rohmer Films

The Collector (1967, dir by Eric Rohmer, DP: Nestor Almedros)

The Marquise of O (1976, dir by Eric Rohmer, DP: Nestor Almendros)

A Tale of Winter (1992, dir by Eric Rohmer, DP: Luc Pages)

The Lady and the Duke (2001, dir by Eric Rohmer, DP: Diane Baratier)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Michael Haneke Edition

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy 79th birthday to the great Austrian director, Michael Haneke! One of the most thought-provoking and visually proficient directors of all time, Haneke has been challenging viewers for decades. His films may sometimes be controversial but no one can deny their importance. Here are….

4 Shots From 4 Michael Haneke Films

Benny’s Video (1992, dir by Michael Haneke, DP: Christian Berger)

Time of the Wolf (2003, dir by Michael Haneke, DP: Jurgen Jurges)

Cache (2005, dir by Michael Haneke, DP: Christian Berger)

The White Ribbon (2009, dir by Michael Haneke, DP: Christian Berger)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special David Cronenberg Edition

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to one of the best and most influential directors of all time, Canada’s own David Cronenberg! It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 David Cronenberg Films

The Brood (1979, 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)

Naked Lunch (1991, dir by David Cronenberg, DP:Peter Suschitzky)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Jack Smight Edition

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Though the name Jack Smight might not be a familiar one in the way the name of some directors are, this filmmaker was responsible for some of the most “fun” movies of the 60s and 70s. He was born 96 years ago, on this date, in Minnesota and he passed away in 2003. In between that time, he directed television shows, movies, and he was responsible for popularizing the deathless phrase, “The stewardess is flying the plane?”

In honor of Jack Smight, here are….

4 Shots From 4 Jack Smight Films

Harper (1966, dir by Jack Smight, DP: Conrad L. Hall)

The Illustrated Man (1968, dir by Jack Smight, DP: Philip H. Lathrop)

Airport1975 (1974, dir by Jack Smight, DP: Philip H. Lathrop)

Damnation Alley (1977, dir by Jack Smith, DP: Harry Stradling, Jr.)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special George Miller Edition

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to one of our favorite people, George Miller! The doctor-turned-director began his cinematic career with 1979’s Mad Max and he’s gone on to become one of the most influential and important filmmakers out there. In honor of George Miller’s birthday, here are….

4 Shots From 4 George Miller Films

Mad Max (1979, dir by George Miller, DP: Dave Eggby)

The Witches of Eastwick (1987, dir by George Miller, DP: Vilmos Zsigmond)

Babe: Pig In The City (1998, dir by George Miller, DP: Andrew Lesnie)

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015, dir by George Miller, DP: John Seale)

6 Shots From 6 Films: Special Darren Aronofsky Edition

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy 52nd birthday to one of our favorite filmmakers, Darren Aronofsky! When we first started this site, we were eagerly awaiting the release of Black Swan. Now, ten years alter, we’re eagerly awaiting the release of Aronofsky’s next film, whatever it may be.

In honor of the birthday of a true visionary director, here are….

6 Shots From 6 Films

Pi (1998, dir by Darren Aronofsky, DP: Matthew Libatique)

Requiem for a Dream (2000, dir by Darren Aronofsky, DP: Matthew Libatique)

The Wrestler (2008, dir by Darren Aronofsky, DP: Maryse Alberti)

Black Swan (2010, dir by Darren Aronosfky, DP: Matthew Libatique)

Noah (2014, dir by Darren Aronofsky, DP: Matthew Libatique)

mother! (2017, dir by Darren Aronofsky, DP: Matthew Libatique)

6 Shots From 6 Films: Special King Vidor Edition

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, we celebrate the 127th birthday of Texas-born filmmaker, King Vidor! Though Vidor may no longer be a household name, he was one of the most important and idiosyncratic filmmakers of Hollywood’s Golden Age. The Crowd is regularly cited as one of the most influential films ever made. (Certainly every film that’s ever featured a shot of an anonymous office worker sitting in a room full of cubicles owes a debt to it.) Duel in the Sun went on to inspire countless spaghetti westerns. The Fountainhead is also regularly cited as a favorite by a surprisingly large number of directors.

In honor of King Vidor’s life and legacy, here are….

6 Shots From 6 King Vidor Films

The Crowd (1928, dir by King Video, DP: Henry Sharp)

The Champ (1931, dir by King Vidor, DP: Gordon Avil)

Duel In The Sun (1946, dir by King Vidor, DP: Lee Garmes)

The Fountainhead (1949, dir by King Vidor, DP: Robert Burks)

War and Peace (1956, dir by King Vidor, DP: Jack Cardiff)

Solomon and Sheba (1959, dir by King Vidor, DP; Fred A. Young)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Greydon Clark Edition

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, Through the Shattered Lens wishes a happy 78th birthday to the one-of-a-kind director, Greydon Clark! And that means that it’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Greydon Clark Films

Angels Brigade (1979, dir by Greydon Clark, DP: Dean Cundey)

Without Warning (1980, dir by Greydon Clark, DP: Dean Cundey)

Final Justice (1985, dir by Greydon Clark, DP: Nicholas Josef von Sternberg)

The Forbidden Dance Is Lambada (1990, dir by Greydon Clark, DP: R. Michael Stringer)

6 Shots From 6 Films: Special François Truffaut Edition

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Lisa Marie Bowman

The great François Truffaut was born 89 years ago today, in Paris, France. This French director would go on to prove that cinema is a universal language and it’s hard not to think about what type of films Truffaut would have gone on to make, if not for his tragically early death at the age of 52. As far as I am concerned, today is a holiday dedicated to one of the most important cinematic voices of all time.

In honor of the life and legacy of François Truffaut, here are:

6 Shots From 6 François Truffaut Films

The 400 Blows (1959, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Henri Decae)

Shoot the Piano Player (1960, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Raoul Coutard)

Fahrenheit 451 (1966, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Nicolas Roeg)

Day For Night (1973, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Pierre-William Glenn)

The Story of Adele H. (1975, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Nestor Almendros)

The Last Metro (1980, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Nestor Alemndros)

6 Shots From 6 Films: Special John Ford Edition

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Lisa Marie Bowman

John Ford was born 127 years ago today, in Maine. Seeing as how John Ford is one of the most influential and important directors of all time, it was pretty much guaranteed that we were going to share a few shots from his filmography on the Shattered Lens. As a challenge to myself, I decided that I would only picks shot from Ford’s non-westerns.

However, I then remembered just how much I love The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and that plan pretty much went out the window.

Anyway, in honor of John Ford, here are….

6 Shots From 6 Films: Special John Ford Edition