Terrence Malick

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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."

Todd Phillips

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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.

Martin Scorsese

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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."

Rian Johnson

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From 'Brick' to 'Knives Out,' we explore the unique cinematic stylings of director Rian Johnson.

J.J. Abrams

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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.

Sam Mendes

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From ‘American Beauty' and ‘Skyfall' to his Academy Award-nominated ‘1917,' IMDb dives into the trademarks of Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes.

Ava DuVernay

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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.

Niki Caro

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From 'Whale Rider' and 'North Country,' to the Disney epic 'Mulan,' IMDb showcases the cinematic stylings of director Niki Caro.

Cary Joji Fukunaga

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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.

Hayao Miyazaki

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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.

Patty Jenkins

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From 'Monster' to 'Wonder Woman 1984', IMDb showcases the unique visual trademarks and masterful craft of director Patty Jenkins.

Zack Snyder

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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.

Sofia Coppola

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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.

Ryan Murphy

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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.