Director Essentials: Bob Clark

by Patrick Bromley

One of the unsung heroes of Canadian cinema gets his due.

Director Essentials: Kathryn Bigelow

by Patrick Bromley

The first (and only) woman to ever win a Best Director Oscar has a long career that should have been recognized much sooner than it was.

Director Essentials: Richard Linklater

by Patrick Bromley

The real Best Director of last year was robbed of his well-deserved Oscar last night. Boooooo.

Director Essentials: Peter Jackson

by Patrick Bromley

Alongside Elric Kane and my girlfriend Zoë Bell, Peter Jackson is New Zealand's greatest export.

Director Essentials: Jonathan Demme

by Patrick Bromley

Take a look at the essential movies from one of my favorite filmmakers.

Director Essentials: David Cronenberg

by Patrick Bromley

I love the king of Canadian horror.

Director Essentials: Walter Hill

by Patrick Bromley

Sometimes I don't feel like man enough to watch Walter Hill movies.

Director Essentials: Alfred Hitchcock (JB's Take)

Alfred Hitchcock was the greatest film director of the twentieth century. These thirteen essential Hitchcock films prove why.

Director Essentials: George A. Romero

by Patrick Bromley

"I'm like my zombies. I won't stay dead." - George A. Romero

Director Essentials: Harold Ramis

by Patrick Bromley

It is with a heavy heart that we celebrate the filmography of a true legend of comedy, a brilliant filmmaker and one of the best people ever.

Director Essentials: Joel & Ethan Coen

by Patrick Bromley

Could the Coen Brothers be the best American directors working today? A look at their essential films suggests it's possible.

Director Essentials: Rob Reiner

by Patrick Bromley

The essential work of Meathead!

Director Essentials: Tobe Hooper

by Patrick Bromley

Tobe Hooper is the best, and it's high time everyone start recognizing that fact.

Director Essentials: Albert Pyun

by Patrick Bromley

Albert Pyun has made his last movie.

Director Essentials: Joel Schumacher

by Patrick Bromley

So often, these directors lists focus on filmmakers we all like and respect. But it's just as interesting to look at the essential movies of a director who gets very little respect.

Director Essentials: John Carpenter

by Patrick Bromley

Here's something you already knew: John Carpenter is the best.

Director Essentials: Richard Donner

by Patrick Bromley

Richard Donner is old school. He doesn't make movies. He makes "pictures."

Director Essentials: Sam Raimi

by Patrick Bromley

Hail to the king, baby.

Director Essentials: Tony Scott

by Patrick Bromley

Tony Scott has been gone for over six months. He's overdue for a reevaluation.

Director Essentials: Steven Spielberg

by Patrick Bromley

Of all the Director Essentials columns that I've done so far, this one was the hardest.