Matt Detisch
Director
Director's Trademarks (2017)
Season 2
Filmmakers often thread their films with bold visuals, unique characters, creative color schemes, and more to create one-of-a-kind movie-going experiences for audiences everywhere. IMDb takes a closer look at the signature trademarks of the world's greatest film directors.
Released June 26, 2017
None+
Genres: Documentary, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.film-directing, imdb.audience, imdb.non-fiction
Network: IMDb
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Terrence Malick
Throughout one of the most storied careers in Hollywood history, visionary director Terrence Malick has challenged audiences with his epic, poetic and humanitarian films like "Badlands," "The Thin Red Line," and "The Tree of Life."
May 16, 2019, midnight
S2E2 - Todd Phillips
From 'Road Trip' to 'Joker,' we track the evolution of director Todd Phillips through crazy car rides, delirious dream sequences and shots inspired by Scorsese.
July 2, 2019, midnight
S2E3 - Martin Scorsese
You talkin' to me? For the past 50 years, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese has challenged and delighted audiences with iconic and uncompromised films like "Taxi Driver," "Goodfellas," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and his upcoming epic, "The Irishman."
Sept. 26, 2019, midnight
S2E4 - Rian Johnson
From 'Brick' to 'Knives Out,' we explore the unique cinematic stylings of director Rian Johnson.
Nov. 5, 2019, midnight
S2E5 - J.J. Abrams
From 'Mission: Impossible III' to 'Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker,' we track the cinematic trademarks of director J.J. Abrams through cold opens, kinetic tracking shots and, of course, lens flares.
Nov. 25, 2019, midnight
S2E6 - Sam Mendes
From ‘American Beauty' and ‘Skyfall' to his Academy Award-nominated ‘1917,' IMDb dives into the trademarks of Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes.
Jan. 31, 2020, midnight
S2E7 - Ava DuVernay
From 'I Will Follow' to 'Selma,' and the award-winning "When They See Us," IMDb dives into the trademarks of writer, producer and director, Ava DuVernay.
Feb. 18, 2020, midnight
S2E8 - Niki Caro
From 'Whale Rider' and 'North Country,' to the Disney epic 'Mulan,' IMDb showcases the cinematic stylings of director Niki Caro.
March 14, 2020, midnight
S2E9 - Cary Joji Fukunaga
From 'Sin Nombre' to 'True Detective', and the upcoming James Bond film 'No Time to Die,' we track the cinematic trademarks of director Cary Joji Fukunaga through breathtaking locales, kinetic tracking shots and mind-bending dream sequences.
April 15, 2020, midnight
S2E10 - Hayao Miyazaki
From 'Castle in the Sky' to 'The Wind Rises', we track the vibrant cinematic stylings of legendary animation director Hayao Miyazaki through alternate worlds, fearless heroines and fantastic creatures.
May 27, 2020, midnight
S2E11 - Patty Jenkins
From 'Monster' to 'Wonder Woman 1984', IMDb showcases the unique visual trademarks and masterful craft of director Patty Jenkins.
July 24, 2020, midnight
S2E12 - Zack Snyder
From 'Dawn of the Dead' and '300' to 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' and 'Army of the Dead,' we break down the stunning visual trademarks of director Zack Snyder.
Aug. 22, 2020, midnight
S2E13 - Sofia Coppola
From 'The Virgin Suicides' and 'Lost in Translation' to 'On the Rocks', IMDb explores the cinematic stylings of Academy Award-winning writer and director, Sofia Coppola.
Oct. 13, 2020, midnight
S2E14 - Ryan Murphy
From 'Glee' and 'American Horror Story' to 'Pose' and 'The Prom', we break down the storytelling and stylistic trademarks of creator, writer, producer, and director, Ryan Murphy.
Dec. 9, 2020, midnight
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June 26, 2017
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