4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Freddie Francis Edition


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.

On this date, 108 years ago, Freddie Francis was born.  Though Francis may be best remembered as a cinematographer (who worked on three David Lynch films), he was also a director who did memorable work for both Hammer and Amicus in the 60s and 70s.  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Freddie Francis Films

The Evil of Frankenstein (1963, dir by Freddie Francis, DP: John Wilcox)

The Skull (1965, dir by Freddie Francis, DP: John Wilcox)

Dracula Has Risen The Grave (1968, dir by Freddie Francis, DP: Arthur Grant)

The Creeping Flesh (1973, dir by Freddie Francis, DP: Norman Warwick)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Jack Nance Edition


In honor of the late, great Jack Nance’s birthday, here are…

4 Shots From 4 Films

Eraserhead (1977, directed by David Lynch)

Twin Peaks 1.1 “The Pilot” (1990, directed by David Lynch)

Whore (1991, directed by Ken Russell)

Meatballs 4 (1992, directed by Bob Logan)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special George Roy Hill Edition


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.

4 Shots From 4 George Roy Hill Films

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969, dir by George Roy Hill, DP: Conrad Hall)

Slaughterhouse Five (1972, dir by George Roy Hill, DP: Miroslav Ondříček)

The Sting (1973, dir by George Roy Hill, DP: Robert Surtees)

Slap Shot (1977, dir by George Roy Hill, DP: Victor Kemper)

4 Shots From 4 More Holiday Films


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.

4 Shots From 4 Holiday Films

Bad Santa (2003, dir by Terry Zwigoff)

Bad Santa (2003, dir by Terry Zwigoff)

Elf (2003, dir by Jon Favreau)

Elf (2003, dir by Jon Favreau)

The Polar Express (2004, dir by Robert Zemeckis)

The Polar Express (2004, dir by Robert Zemeckis)

Four Christmases (2008, dir by Seth Gordon)

Four Christmases (2008, dir by Seth Gordon)

6 Shots From 6 Films: Special Steven Spielberg Edition


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, we wish a happy birthday to director Steven Spielberg!  It’s time for….

6 Shots From 6 Films

Duel (1971, dir by Steven Speilberg, DP: Jack Marta)

Jaws (1975, dir. by Steven Spielberg, DP: Bill Butler)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977, dir by Steven Spielberg, DP: Vilmos Zsigmond)

1941 (directed by Steven Spielberg, DP: William Fraker)

Schindler’s List (1993, dir by Steven Spielberg, DP: Janusz Kamiński)

Saving Private Ryan (1998, dir by Steven Spielberg, DP: Janusz Kamiński)

 

4 Shots From 4 Holidays Films


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.

4 Shots From 4 Holiday Films

Santa Claus (1959, dir by Rene Cardona)

Santa Claus (1959, dir by Rene Cardona)

Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964, dir by Nicholas Webster)

Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964, dir by Nicholas Webster)

Scrooge (1970, dir by Ronald Neame)

Scrooge (1970, dir by Ronald Neame)

Santa Claus: The Movie (1985, dir by Jeannot Szwarc)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special James Mangold Edition


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, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to director James Mangold!  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 James Mangold Films

Cop Land (1997, dir by James Mangold, DP: Eric Alan Edwards)

Walk the Line (2005, dir by James Mangold, DP: Phedon Papamichae))

3:10 to Yuma (2007, dir by James Mangold, DP: Phedon Papamichae)

Logan (2017, dir by James Mangold, DP: John Mathieson)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Rob Reiner Edition


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.

A mere 4 shots cannot sum up how shocked and heartbroken we all are today.  Rest in Peace, Rob Reiner.

4 Shots From 4 Rob Reiner Films

Stand By Me (1986, dir by Rob Reiner, DP: Thomas Del Ruth)

The Princess Bride (1987, dir by Rob Reiner, DP: Adrian Biddle)

When Harry Met Sally (1989, dir by Rob Reiner, DP: Barry Sonnenfeld)

A Few Good Men (1992, dir by Rob Reiner, DP: Robert Richardson)

4 Shots From 4 Holiday Films: Christmas In the 90s


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.

4 Shots From 4 Holiday Films

Home Alone (1990, dir by Chris Columbus)

Home Alone (1990, dir by Chris Columbus)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, dir by Henry Selick)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, dir by Henry Selick)

The Santa Clause (1994, dir by John Pasquin)

The Santa Clause (1994, dir by John Pasquin)

Eyes Wide Shut (1999, dir by Stanley Kubrick)

Eyes Wide Shut (1999, dir by Stanley Kubrick)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Steve Buscemi Edition


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 wishes a happy birthday to the one and only Steve Buscemi.  It’s time for….

4 Shots From 4 Steve Buscemi Films

Reservoir Dogs (1992, dir by Quentin Tarantino, DP: Andrzej Sekuła)

Fargo (1996, dir by the Coen Brothers, DP: Roger Deakins)

Trees Lounge (1996, dir by Steve Buscemi, DP: Lisa Rinzler)

The Death of Stalin (2017, dir by Armando Iannucci, DP: Zac Nicholson)