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4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Paul Schrader Edition

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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 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 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

In The Heat of the Night (1967, dir by Norman Jewison, DP: Haskell Wexler)

Fiddler on the Roof (1971, dir by Norman Jewison, DP: Oswald Morris)

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

The Hurricane (1999. dir by Norman Jewison, DP: Roger Deakins)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Moon Edition

Posted on 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 pay tribute to the moon!  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 “Moon” Films

A Trip to the Moon (1902, dir by Georges Melies)

Moonraker (1979, dir by Lewis Gilbert)

Moon (2009, dir by Duncan Jones)

Moonrise Kingdom (2012, dir by Wes Anderson)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Abel Ferrara Edition

Posted on 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 is the birthday of Abel Ferrara.  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Abel Ferrara Edition

Ms. 45 (1981, dir by Abel Ferrara)

Fear City (1984, dir by Abel Ferrara)

King of New York (1990, dir by Abel Ferrara)

Bad Lieutenant (1992, dir by Abel Ferrara)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Paul Verhoeven Edition

Posted on 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.

It’s Paul Verhoeven’s birthday and that means that it is time for….

4 Shots From 4 Paul Verhoeven Films

Robocop (1987, dir by Paul Verhoeven, DP: Jost Vacano)

Total Recall (1990, dir by Paul Verhoeven, DP: Jost Vacano)

Showgirls (1995, dir by Paul Verhoeven, DP: Jost Vacano)

Starship Troopers (1997, dir by Paul Verhoeven, DP: Jost Vacano)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special David Hasselhoff Edition

Posted on 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.

It’s the Hoff’s birthday!  That means that it is time for….

4 Shots From 4 David Hasselhoff Films

Starcrash (1978, dir by Luigi Cozzi, DP: Paul Beeson and Roberto D’Ettorre Piazzoli)

Witchery (1988, dir by Fabrizio Laurenti, DP: Gianlorenzo Battaglia)

Panic At Malibu Pier (1989, dir by Richard Compton, DP: John McPherson)

Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD (1998, dir by Rod Hardy, DP: James Bartle)

 

4 Shots From 4 Films: Is It October Yet?

Posted on 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.

We’re halfway through July, which means that it’s time for me to get ready for October!  (Seriously, who cares about August and September?)  Here to inspire are….

4 Shots From 4 Horror Movies

Night of the Living Dead (1968, dir by George Romero)

The Exorcist (1973, dir by William Friedkin, DP: Owen Roizman)

Carrie (1976, dir by Brian De Palma, DP: Mario Tosi)

Suspiria (1977, dir by Dario Argento, DP: Luciano Tovoli)

 

 

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Larry Cohen Edition

Posted on 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 would have been the 89th birthday of the pioneering indie film director, Larry Cohen.  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Larry Cohen Films

It’s Alive (1974, dir by Larry Cohen)

God Told Me To (1976, dir by Larry Cohen)

Q: The Winged Serpent (1982, dir by Larry Cohen)

The Ambulance (1990, dir by Larry Cohen)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Ingmar Bergman Edition

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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.

One hundred and seven years ago today, Ingmar Bergman was born in Sweden.  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Ingmar Bergman Films

Smiles Of A Summer Night (1955, dir. by Ingmar Bergman)

The Seventh Seal (1957, dir by Ingmar Bergman)

The Virgin Spring (1960, dir by Ingmar Bergman)

Persona (1966, dir by Ingmar Bergman)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Monte Hellman Edition

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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!

96 years ago today, the great director Monte Hellman was born in New York City.  Though Hollywood never quite understood Hellman or his idiosyncratic vision, he and his films have inspired a countless number of independent filmmakers.  Hellman started his career with Roger Corman and was one of the first directors to recognize the talent of actors like Jack Nicholson and Warren Oates.  When Monte Hellman passed away in 2021, he was eulogized as one of the key figures of the Hollywood counterculture.  Today, we celebrate Hellman and his films with….

4 Shots From 4 Monte Hellman Films

The Shooting (1966, dir by Monte Hellman, DP: Gregory Sandor)

Two-Lane Blacktop (1971, dir by Monte Hellman, DP: Jack Deerson)

Cockfighter (1974, dir by Monte Hellman, DP: Nestor Almendros)

China 9, Liberty 38 (1978, dir by Monte Hellman, DP: Guiseppe Rotunno)