auteur theory

Martin Scorsese & The Art Of The Cameo

As fun as it might be to play a game of spot-the-Scorsese, it’s worth looking at each cameo with a more analytic lens. Read on to find out more.

A Grimm Tale: The Brilliant Over-Stimulation Of Wayne Kramer's RUNNING SCARED
A Grimm Tale: The Brilliant Over-Stimulation Of Wayne Kramer’s RUNNING SCARED

Even if another never gets made, Running Scared deserves to be considered a great one-off in the world of vulgar auteurism.

EXCALIBUR: Is This The Best King Arthur Movie?
EXCALIBUR: Is This The Best King Arthur Movie?

Offering a backstory to the infamous tale of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Excalibur excels in its fantastical showcase delivering a story that is still fresh and grand today.

There's Something Missing From PHANTOM THREAD
There’s Something Missing From PHANTOM THREAD

Have critics been too easy on Phantom Thread? Emily Wheeler examines how the tenets of auteur theory may be causing some viewers to overlook the film’s underdeveloped women and generic clumsiness.

10 Years Ago, MY KID COULD PAINT THAT Deconstructed The Auteur
10 Years Ago, MY KID COULD PAINT THAT Deconstructed The Auteur

Amir Bar-Lev’s 2007 documentary My Kid Could Paint That isn’t about the real life art world scandal; it’s an exploration of the author’s irrelevancy.

Noah Hawley's FARGO & The Gospel Of The Coen Brothers
Noah Hawley’s FARGO & The Gospel Of The Coen Brothers

Taking direct inspiration from the Coen brothers’ films, Noah Hawley’s Fargo is an exemplary summation of their absurdist philosophy.

Actors As Auteurs: Making Room For Other Collaborators In Film Authorship
Actors As Auteurs: Making Room For Other Collaborators In Film Authorship

It’s time we opened up auteur theory to include more than the director; actors leave unique marks on their films, and deserve our critical attention.

A Quick Guide To Auteur Theory

In this film theory piece, we discuss auteur theory, the film theory that states the director is the supreme reigning artist of their work.