VICE Guide to Film
★ 8 · 2016 · 23m · Documentary
The ultimate insider’s take on today’s great directors.
Episodes
1. Werner Herzog23m · James Franco, Harmony Korine, and Errol Morris explore the wild worlds of German maverick Werner Herzog, whose films have taken us from the Amazon to the Arctic and beyond as he probes the fine line between the awesome and the absurd.
2. Todd Haynes23m · Julianne Moore, Kyle Chandler, and Kelly Reichardt examine the oeuvre of Todd Haynes.
3. Quentin Tarantino23m · Samuel Jackson, Juliette Lewis ,and Eli Roth reflect on the shocking, provocative career of Quentin Tarantino, from his underdog beginnings and mainstream breakthrough to blockbuster revenge epics like Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained.
4. David Fincher23m · Ben Affleck, Robin Wright, and Jesse Eisenberg examine the films of director David Fincher, who has created thrillers that cast a dark shadow over American cinema.
5. Gus Van Sant23m · James Franco, Kelly Lynch, and Dustin Lance Black travel the cinematic roads of Gus Van Sant.▶6. Coen Brothers23m · George Clooney and Jeff Bridges analyze the auteur tag team of Joel and Ethan Coen, sharing stories from the set and breaking down scenes from their Oscar-winning classics.▶7. Kelly Reichardt23m · Jesse Eisenberg and Todd Haynes traverse the poetic road films of director Kelly Reichardt.▶8. John Carpenter23m · Rob Zombie and Keith David relive the shock and awe of John Carpenter’s terrifying films and explore what it takes to be the original Master of Horror.▶9. David Cronenberg23m · Guillermo del Toro and Geena Davis dissect the work of David Cronenberg, the Canadian auteur, whose fusion of provocative ideas with gut-churning gore made him the father of body horror.▶10. David Lynch23m · Louis C.K. and Isabella Rossellini probe the dreamworlds of David Lynch, from Eraserhead's post-apocalyptic wasteland to Mulholland Drive's Hollywood nightmare.▶11. Lars Von Trier23m · Lars Von Trier's daring films have made him an art-house superstar. Collaborators Jamie Bell and Stellan Skarsgård reflect on the controversial director's themes and obsessions.▶12. Spike Lee23m · Samuel L. Jackson, Clive Owen and John Turturro tackle the tough truths of Spike Lee, whose political provocations and bold storytelling have earned him controversy and acclaim.▶13. Alfonso Cuarón23m · George Clooney and Emma Watson examine the revolutionary innovations of Alfonso Cuarón, the Mexican director whose wildly diverse movies share a uniquely visceral impact.▶14. Jean-Marc Vallée23m · Matthew McConaughey and Vanessa Paradis take an intimate look at French-Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée, whose eclectic films each boast a unique emotional charge.▶15. David O. Russell23m · Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lawrence talk about the wild films of David O. Russell, whose films feature underdog fighters and all-American hustlers trying to make their mark.▶16. Ridley Scott23m · Sigourney Weaver, Orlando Bloom and Geena Davis reflect on the visionary Ridley Scott who has taken us from the ancient past to dystopian futures.▶17. Danny Boyle23m · Ewan McGregor and Freida Pinto describe the vitality and velocity in Danny Boyle’s stories of Mumbai slumdogs, Scottish junkies and other lost souls facing the fight of their lives.▶18. Claire Denis23m · Isabelle Huppert and Kim Gordon survey the sensuous and dangerous worlds of Claire Denis, whose provocative films have made her one of the leading figures in world cinema.▶19. Jane Campion23m · Elisabeth Moss and Ben Whishaw tackle the challenging questions that fascinate Jane Campion, the New Zealander who remains the only female director to win Cannes' top prize.▶20. Sofia Coppola23m · Kirsten Dunst and James Woods explore the films of Sofia Coppola and the stylized yet personal worlds she creates from a simple hotel in Tokyo to the Court of Versailles.▶21. Richard Linklater23m · 
22. Ang Lee23m · Michelle Yeoh and Elijah Wood address the versatility of two-time Oscar winning director Ang Lee, who has worked both in Taiwan and Hollywood without losing his artistic identity.More Like This
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