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Director's Stage
by Jasmin Gore
Most know the names of directors like Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg but how about the directors that helped inspire them. Here on Director's Stage we're going to look at directors who set the stage for many others to follow.
Episodes
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Lana & Lily Wachowski
Fir our last Director's Stage, we have two directors for this episode. Lana and Lily Wachowski are two directors who you might not have heard about, but you would recognize their movies. So we'll review these two sisters on Director's Stage.
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Steven Soderbergh
Director of many heist and action films, Steven Soderbergh changed the genre, and many others, that inspires many new and current directors. He also created the release trifecta of theater, TV, and DVD that is becoming more and more common today. So we welcome Steven Soderbergh to Director's Stage.
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Robert Altman
Robert Altman is known for having multiple stories going on in one film, with thoughtful characters and plots. These movies have won him many fans, cult classics, and box-office hits like 'Nashville'(1975) and 'Gosford Park'(2001). Welcome to Director's Stage and our look into Robert Altman.
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John Carpenter
The first director to write and direct the 'holiday' horror film, John Carpenter was given a lot to the horror genre and inspired many to follow his lead. Many know Carpenter for his work with 'Halloween', but listen to this Director's Stage to learn more about his work.
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Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper is known as a horror director that gave us 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'. Director's Stage will be shining a light on the movies and television shows that scared us and had us coming back for more.
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Gordon Parks
Welcome to Director's Stage and our look into Gordon Parks, who is a man of many hats. Parks is a musician, photographer, writer, film director, and occasional actor. He is also the original creator and director of one famous film franchise, 'Shaft'. So enjoy Director's Stage.
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Frederich Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman is one of today's greatest living documentary filmmakers today. While producing and directing documentary films about schools, police stations, world fashion, public parks, and many other topics throughout his career, he has also taught law.
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Mike Nicholas
Mike Nicholas is one of the few directors who successfully directed both film and Broadway. With many successes like The Odd Couple, Annie, Who's Afraid of Virgina Wolf, and The Birdcage to name a few. Join us at Director's Stage to hear about this amazing director.
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Richard Lester
Richard Lester, a British director, is known for his work with The Beatles and The Three Musketeers throughout his life. During this episode we will look at his success, and occasional failure, during his decades of work.
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Herschell Gordon Lewis
If you like bloody or gory movies, than the Godfather of Gore is for you. Herschell Gordon Lewis literally re-invented the gore genre that inspired many directors today. Welcome to Director's Stage, and Herschell Gordon Lewis, who changed the game of gore.
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Russ Meyer
Russ Meyer is known for early 'Adult' movies, and being the first to make true profits from the 'Adult' genre. So maybe not everyone's cup of R rated movies, but Russ Meyer did make his mark on the industry.
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Roger Corman
Roger Corman is one of the busiest producer and director of all time. Known for cranking out commercial hits, sometimes seven a year, and discovering talent in all areas of the film industry, Mr. Corman is a superstar amongst directors. We tip our hats to Roger Corman.
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Robert Aldrich
Robert Aldrich is known for his box-office hits and thought provoking movies. Not to mention interesting commentary about those he worked with. So let's give a warm hand to our director in the spotlight, Robert Aldrich.
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Anthony Mann
Anthony Mann is the Western king for his work with vengeful antiheroes, obsessed villains and rageful characters that gave rise to the "adult westerns" that catapulted the careers of James Stewart, Clint Eastwood and many others.
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David Hand
David Hand is a name you might not know, but his work on movies like 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' and 'Bambi' are. Listen to the life and success of David Hand, and the hand he had in a billion dollar industry.
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Oscar Micheaux
For the first episode of Director's Stage, we are looking at one of the first African American directors, Oscar Micheaux. He helped paved the way for African American directors, actors and writers.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Most know the names of directors like Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg but how about the directors that helped inspire them. Here on Director's Stage we're going to look at directors who set the stage for many others to follow.
HOSTED BY
Jasmin Gore
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