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moon-meridian · 2 years ago

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hello, friends! here is a collection of some of my favorite faces. i'll update this list as i come into contact with faces that i've been introduced to and want to interact with. please keep in mind that this list is just what comes to mind, i love new faces so feel free to suggest new ones to me !#happyroleplaying

ACTORS

a-e

aaron paul, aaron taylor-johnson, aaron tveit, adam dimarco, adan canto, alan ritchson, alberto rosende, alexander calvert, alexander skarsgard, alex fitzalan, alfie allen, alfonso herrera, alfred enoch, alvaro rico, andre lamoglia, andrew garfield, andrew matarazzo, andy samberg, angus cloud, antoni porowski, antony starr, armie hammer, aron piper, austin butler, avan jogia, ben barnes, bill skarsgard, blair redford, blake jenner, bob morley, boyd holbrook, brandon flynn, brant daughtry, brenton thwaites, brian j. smith, bright vachirawit chivaaree, cameron monaghan, casey cott, carter jenkins, chace crawford, chadwick boseman, chance perdomo, charles melton, charlie coxx, charlie heaton, charlie hunnam, charlie weber, chase stokes, cheyenne jackson, chris evans, chris hemsworth, chris messina, chris pine, christian navarro, christopher abbott, chris wood, cody christian, cody fern, cole sprouse, colton haynes, curran walters, dacre montgomery, daniel sharman, darren barnet, darren criss, david castaneda, david castro, david corenswet, dean geyer, dominic cooper, dominic sherwood, drey ray tanner, drew van acker, dylan minnette, dylan o'brien, dylan sprayberry, dylan sprouse, ed westwick, eka darville, eric dane, evan peters.

f-l

felix mallard, finn jones, finn wittrock, froy gutierrez, gavin leatherwood, gong yoo, grant gustin, gregg sulkin, gus kenworthy, hart denton, hasan minhaj, henry cavill, henry zaga, herman tommeras, hero fiennes-tiffin, hugh dancy, ian bohen, ian harding, ian somerhalder, itzan escamilla, iwan rheon, jack falahee, jack quaid, jack mulhern, jack o'connell, jacob artist, jacob elordi, jai courtney, jan luis castellanos, jared padelecki, jason momoa, jedidiah goodacre, jensen ackles, jeremy allen white, jeremy jordan, joe dempsie, joe keery, joel kinnaman, joel mchale, joe manganiello, jonathan groff, jon bernthal, jon krazinski, jordan fisher, jorge lopez, joseph gilgun, josh hartnett, joshua bassett, justin hartley, justin theroux, karamo brown, karl urban, kit harrington, kj apa, kyle allen, liam hemsworth, logan shroyer, louis partridge, lucien laviscount, luke evans, luke pasqualino.

m-s

manny jacinto, manu rios, matt bomer, matthew daddario, mark pellegrino, mason gooding, maxence danet-fauvel, max irons, max riemelt, mena massoud, michael cimino, michael trevino, michael vlamis, michele morrone, michiel huisman, miguel bernardeau, miguel herran, mike colter, miguel angel silvestre, miles heizer, milo ventimiglia, nathan parsons, nicholas galitzine, nick robinson, nico mirallegro, nico tortorella, nikolaj coster-waldua, noah centineo, nolan gerard funk, oliver jackson-cohen, oliver stark, omar ayuso, omar rudberg, oscar isaac, paul wesley, penn badgley, pol granch, rafael silva, rahul kohli, rami malik, richard madden, ricky whittle, riz ahmed, robert sheehan, rome flynn, ronen rubenstein, ross lynch, rudy pankow, rupert grint, ryan guzman, ryan kelley, ryan potter, sam claflin, sam heughan, samuel larson, scott eastwood, sean teale, sebastian de souza, sebastian stan, shiloh fernandez, skeet ulrich, steven strait.

t-z

taron egerton, taylor zakhar perez, theo james, thomas doherty, timothy granaderos, timothy olyphant, toby kebbell, toby wallace, tom ellis, tom hiddleston, tom holland, tom hopper, tom pelphrey, tyler blackburn, tyler hoechlin, tyler lawrence gray, tyler posey, wentworth miller, zac efron.

MUSICIANS

austin porter, benito ocasio (bad bunny), brandon arreaga, charlie puth, dominic fike, edwin honoret, harry styles, jack gilinsky, jack harlow, jaden smith, joe jonas, lil nas z, machine gun kelly, nick jonas, nick mara, omar apollo, shawn mendes, troye sivan, zayn malik, zion kuwonu.

EASTERN

bang chan, choi chanhee, choi minho, christian yu, han seungwoo, jackson wang, jay park, jung ki-suck, kim jennie, kim jisoo, kim jongdae, kwon hyuk lai, kuan-lin, lalisa manoban, lee dae-hwi, lee tae-min, mark yien tuan, ong seong-wu, roseanne park, taehyung, wong kunhang, wu yi fan, xiao dejun, and yan an.

MODELS

adam senn, adil haddaoui, adrien sahores, agustin bruno, arthur gosse, billy vandendooren, bo develius, brad skelly, brooklyn beckham, cameron dallas, casey jackson, christian hogue, daniel abohzira, daniel bederov, david gandy, derek chadwick, desire mia, diego barrueco, francisco lachowski, gage gomez, gui fedrezzi, harvey newton-haydon, isha blaaker, ivan kozak, jacob bixenman, janis danner, jamie dornan, joe collier, jordan torres, juan betancourt, julian schratter, kit butler, lenny izaguire, manu rios, marlon teixeira, marvin cortes, matthew noszka, matty carrington, maverick mcconnell, michael yerger, neels visser, nick bateman, nicolas simoes, nyle dimarco, ollie loudon, owen lindberg, rafael lazzini, rafael miller, reese king, richard diess, robbie satchwell, sean opry, simon loof, simon nessman, tanner reese, tom webb, vinnie hacker, will higginson, xavier serrano, zander fitzpatrick

UNCLASSIFIED

gus kenworthy, noah beck, ryan garcia, vlad hoshin.

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satanscure · 1 year ago

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hello hello ! my name is sammy , i'm twenty five and go by they / them pronouns . welcome to satanscure , a discord exclusive roleplay account where i am reblogging resources such as : wanted fcs , wanted plots , mature content and other aspects that relate to my writing wants .

as a partner , i'm really big on worldbuilding . be prepared for me obsessing over our things , creating manips / edits , playlists , headcanons , threads , and more .

i also write fxm , mxm , fxf ships as well as poly ships . i do not prioritize ships over another so expect fun times all around .

for triggers / limits , i will go as far to say that i relatively do not have any boundaries but i will not write anything involve : noncon , dubcon , incest , scat or anything too .. in that realm of things .

below the cut as a list of my favorite faces + could also serve as a most wanted list as well !

femme :

aisha potter . ana de armas . alexa demie . becky g . camila morrone . chloe bailey . cindy kimberly . dina denoire . dua lipa . ester exposito . hailee steinfeld . halle bailey . laura harrier . lily - rose depp . leigh - anne pinnock . madelyn cline . madison bailey . melissa calma . mishti rahman . nicole wallace . normani . priscilla quintana . ryan destiny . sabrina carpenter . samantha logan . shay mitchell . sofia carson . sydney sweeney . victoria monet . yara shahidi . zahara davis . zendaya .

hommes :

abel carden . aj saudin . andre lamoglia . alex fitzalan . alex pastrana . alvaro mel . aron piper . avan jogia . casey deidrick . charlie hunnam . charles melton . chase stokes . cody christian . corrado martini . dacre montgomery . dominic fike . drew starkey . dylan o’brien . evan mock . fai khadra . fernando lindez . froy gutierrez . gavin leatherwood . gus kenworthy . hootie hurley . jacob elordi . jonathann davis . jordan fisher . keith powers . luke hemmings . luis capecchi . manu rios . mason gooding . matthew daddario . matthew noszka . michael evans behling . niall horan . nick jonas . omar apollo . oscar issac . rafael silva . sebastian stan . sergio momo . tom hardy . tom holland . tommy martinez . trevor jackson . tyler posey .

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mbdmnts · 1 year ago

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So Patrick Dempsey is the Sexiest Man Alive? When did Jensen Ackles, Riz Ahmed, Omar Ayuso, Jonathan Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Jon Bernthal, Henry Cavill, Chace Crawford, Carlos Cuevas, Itzan Escamilla, Luke Evans, Colin Farrell, Michael Fassbender, Philip Fusco, David Gandy, Brett Goldstein, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hardy, Kit Harington, Ethan Hawke, the Hemsworth brothers, Sam Heughan, Tyler Hoechlin, Tom Hopper, Michiel Huisman, Oscar Isaac, Theo James, Gus Kenworthy, Joel Kinnaman, Luke Macfarlane, Richard Madden, James McAvoy, Jason Momoa, Viggo Mortensen, Timothy Olyphant, Jared Padalecki, Lee Pace, Regé-Jean Page, Pedro Pascal, Chris Pine, Alan Ritchson, Brian J. Smith, Sebastian Stan, Fabricio Ternes, Max Thieriot, Russell Tovey, Aidan Turner, Karl Urban, Jeremy Allen White, and Taylor Zakhar Perez die?

#Patrick Dempsey

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docrotten · 4 months ago

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THE BLOB (1988) – Episode 270 – Decades of Horror 1980s

“All I saw was an old man with a funky hand, … that’s all I saw.” Well, there’s a lot more to see than a funky hand! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr, along with special guests Jeff Farley and Ralph Miller – as they get down and dirty and gloppy with The Blob (1988) and its special effects. [NOTE: Technical issues forced Jeff Farley to drop out early in the recording. Bill and Jeff rescheduled a later discussion with Jeff, which was spliced near the end of the original recording.]

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 270 – The Blob (1988)

Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine

Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL (https://wickedhorrortv.com/) which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Synopsis: A deadly entity from space crash-lands near a small town and begins consuming everyone in its path. Panic ensues as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature.

Directed by: Chuck Russell

Writing Credits:Chuck Russell & Frank Darabont (screenplay)

1958 Version: Theodore Simonson and Kay Linaker (as Kate Phillips) (screenplay); Irvine H. Millgate (story)

Produced by: Jack H. Harris & Elliott Kastner

Cinematography by: Mark Irwin

Make up effects designed and created by: Tony Gardner

Creature effects designed and created by:Lyle Conway

Selected crew members:

Jeffrey S. Farley (creature effects crew)

Ralph Miller III (blob mechanic: blob effects crew)

Special visual effects by: Dream Quest Images

Visual effects supervisor: Hoyt Yeatman

Selected Cast:

Kevin Dillon as Brian Flagg

Shawnee Smith as Meg Penny

Donovan Leitch Jr. as Paul Taylor (as Donovan Leitch)

Jeffrey DeMunn as Sheriff Herb Geller

Candy Clark as Fran Hewitt

Joe Seneca as Dr. Meddows

Del Close as Reverend Meeker

Paul McCrane as Deputy Bill Briggs

Sharon Spelman as Mrs. Penny

Beau Billingslea as Moss Woodley

Art LaFleur as Pharmacist / Mr. Penny

Ricky Paull Goldin as Scott Jeske

Robert Axelrod as Jennings

Bill Moseley as Soldier #2 (in sewer)

Frank Collison as Hobbe

Michael Kenworthy as Kevin Penny

Jack Rader as Col. Hargis

Billy Beck as Can Man

Jack Nance as Doctor

Erika Eleniak as Vicki De Soto

Jacquelyn Masche as White Suit #2

Julie McCullough as Susie

Daryl Sandy Marsh as Lance (as Daryl Marsh)

Richard Anthony Crenna as Soldier Outside Town Hall (as Richard Crenna Jr.)

Pons Maar as Theatre Manager

Portia Griffin as Gospel Singer

First, there was the original The Blob (1958), covered by Decades of Horror: The Classic Era #123. After that, there was the sequel, Beware! The Blob (1972), braved by the Grue Crew in Decades of Horror 1970s #63. Then came The Blob (1988), an updated retelling of the original as imagined by Frank Darabont and Chuck Russell and discussed by a previous 80s Grue Crew in Decades of Horror 1980s #126.

Finally, the current 80s Grue Crew, having some contacts in the effects community, decided to do a deeper dive into The Blob (1988) with a focus on the film’s effects work and enlisted the aid of effects artists Jeffrey S. Farley and Ralph Miller III who worked on Lyle Conway’s blob crew. Ralph shares several mechanical devices used for blob manipulation and stories of the hard work put into the film. Jeff focuses on his work on The Blob, occasionally wandering to other aspects of his career, including Abruptio, his current release.

At the time of this writing, The Blob (1988) is available to stream from Peacock, Paramount+, PlutoTV, and multiple PPV sources. It is also available on physical media as a Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray and as a Collector’s Edition [4K UHD] from Scream Factory.

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Bill, will be Cannibal Ferox (1981), directed by Umberto Lenzi with special effects by Gino De Rossi. Yup. It must be time for a film initially banned in 31 countries.

Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected].

Check out this episode!

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duranduratulsa · 7 months ago

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Up next on my 80's Fest Movie 🎬 🎞 🎥 marathon...Return Of The Living Dead Part II (1988) on glorious vintage VHS 📼! #Movie #movies #horror #returnofthelivingdead #returnofthelivingdeadpart2 #nightofthelivingdead #georgeromero #ripgeorgeromero #zombies #thommathews #jameskaren #michaelkenworthy #jonathanterry #SuzanneSnyder #danaashbrook #thorvanlingen #marshadietlein #MitchPileggi #philipbruns #forrestjackerman #jasonhogan #vintage #vhs #80s #80sfest #durandurantulsas6thannual80sfest

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vatt-world · 5 months ago

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Adam Wingard

Potential Books:

Danse Macabre by Stephen King – A great resource for anyone working in horror, it explores the genre’s history and King's insights on what makes it effective.

On Directing Film by David Mamet – A guide on the craft of directing from one of the masters of dialogue-driven filmmaking.

Story by Robert McKee – A classic screenwriting book that covers storytelling principles for film and TV, often read by directors looking to refine their craft.

2. Gareth Edwards

Potential Books:

The Filmmaker's Handbook by Steven Ascher and Edward Pincus – A comprehensive guide on all aspects of filmmaking, from pre-production to distribution.

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell – This book on the monomyth or "hero's journey" is a favorite for directors working on big, mythic stories, like Godzilla.

In the Blink of an Eye by Walter Murch – A practical guide to film editing, which can be helpful for any director learning the nuances of visual storytelling.

3. David F. Sandberg

Potential Books:

Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder – One of the most popular screenwriting books, often used by directors to understand pacing and structure.

Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman – A behind-the-scenes look at the movie industry, offering lessons on storytelling and the challenges of Hollywood.

Master Shots by Christopher Kenworthy – A great book for directors looking to visualize scenes and shots, which is essential in horror.

4. James Wan

Potential Books:

Rebel Without a Crew by Robert Rodriguez – Rodriguez’s memoir on how he made El Mariachi on a shoestring budget is an inspiring read for indie filmmakers like Wan.

Hitchcock/Truffaut by François Truffaut – An in-depth conversation between two masters of suspense and tension, which would likely resonate with Wan given his work in horror and thrillers.

Directing Actors by Judith Weston – A guide to working with actors that many directors, especially those starting in indie films, use to help bring out the best performances.

5. Fede Álvarez

Potential Books:

Shock Value by Jason Zinoman – A history of horror filmmakers in the 1970s, which could be a great read for Álvarez, given his work on Evil Dead.

The Anatomy of Story by John Truby – Another highly regarded book on storytelling structure, focusing on character development and plot.

The Visual Story by Bruce Block – A book about visual components in storytelling, often used by directors to think about how to convey emotion and story visually.

6. Colin Trevorrow

Potential Books:

The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler – Based on Joseph Campbell's work, this is a screenwriting staple for filmmakers working on stories with strong character arcs, such as Jurassic World.

Screenplay by Syd Field – A foundational screenwriting book that is frequently recommended for anyone working in Hollywood, including directors.

The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri – A classic book on character and structure that might have influenced Trevorrow’s work in balancing spectacle with storytelling.

7. Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Potential Books:

The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film by Michael Ondaatje – A conversation about the art of editing and storytelling, important for any director working in visual storytelling.

Filmmaker’s Eye by Gustavo Mercado – A guide to understanding visual composition, which is useful for directors like Vogt-Roberts, whose work in Kong: Skull Island involved complex visual setups.

Directing the Story by Francis Glebas – This book focuses on storyboarding and visual storytelling, both critical for directors working with visual effects-heavy films.

8. Matt Reeves

Potential Books:

Making Movies by Sidney Lumet – A candid look at the craft of directing from one of the greats, often cited as a must-read for directors at all levels.

The Tools of Screenwriting by David Howard and Edward Mabley – A practical guide to screenwriting that could have helped Reeves in crafting his tightly written films like Cloverfield.

The Filmmaker’s Guide to Visual Effects by Eran Dinur – Since Reeves works on effects-heavy films (Planet of the Apes, The Batman), this guide on working with VFX would be a useful resource.

9. Taika Waititi

Potential Books:

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield – A book about overcoming creative blocks, which might resonate with Waititi’s unique and often humorous creative process.

Impro by Keith Johnstone – A book on improvisation in theater, which would be relevant for Waititi’s work, given how he encourages improv on his film sets.

Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury – A collection of essays on the joy of writing, which might appeal to Waititi's playful and creative approach to storytelling.

10. Sam Raimi

Potential Books:

Film Directing: Shot by Shot by Steven D. Katz – A book on visualizing scenes and setting up shots, which would be crucial for someone like Raimi, known for his dynamic and innovative camera work.

On Writing by Stephen King – King’s memoir on the craft of writing, particularly useful for directors like Raimi who have adapted horror novels (The Evil Dead series).

Sculpting in Time by Andrei Tarkovsky – A philosophical book on film as an art form, which may have influenced Raimi’s deeper work with visual storytelling.

While these directors might not have publicly listed every book they've read, these selections are often recommended by filmmakers and provide insights into the craft of directing, storytelling, and filmmaking. They also reflect the types of books directors like Wingard and his peers might use to hone their skills and expand their understanding of visual and narrative techniques.

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The following movies, audio commentaries, and classes likely influenced directors like Adam Wingard and other similar filmmakers as they moved from indie projects to Hollywood blockbusters. These resources are not only valuable for learning the craft of filmmaking but also provide insight into directing, genre filmmaking, and storytelling.

1. Adam Wingard

Movies:

Halloween (1978) by John Carpenter – A horror classic known for its suspense and pacing, which likely influenced Wingard’s style in You're Next and The Guest.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) by Tobe Hooper – A low-budget horror that became iconic for its use of tension and atmosphere, a staple in Wingard's horror work.

Audio Commentaries:

The Thing (1982) by John Carpenter – Carpenter’s commentary is widely praised for its insights into horror filmmaking and building tension, a clear influence on Wingard.

Classes:

Wingard has talked about how he’s largely self-taught, likely relying on film commentaries, books, and practice rather than formal film school classes.

2. Gareth Edwards

Movies:

Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) by George Lucas – Edwards often cited Star Wars as a major influence, which later manifested in his own work on Rogue One.

Jurassic Park (1993) by Steven Spielberg – A big-budget spectacle that uses visual effects and tension, similar to the techniques Edwards employed in Godzilla.

Audio Commentaries:

District 9 (2009) by Neill Blomkamp – A film commentary that dives into making sci-fi on a smaller budget, a direct inspiration for Edwards' Monsters.

Classes:

Edwards attended the National Film and Television School (UK), which gave him practical filmmaking knowledge, especially in visual effects, as seen in his early indie work.

3. David F. Sandberg

Movies:

The Exorcist (1973) by William Friedkin – A horror classic that likely influenced Sandberg’s approach to tension and scares in Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation.

Poltergeist (1982) by Tobe Hooper – Known for its balance between supernatural horror and family dynamics, which resonates with Sandberg’s horror style.

Audio Commentaries:

The Conjuring (2013) by James Wan – Wan's commentary explains how he approached horror with tension and minimal jump scares, an influence on Sandberg.

Classes:

Sandberg didn't attend formal film school but learned filmmaking through practice and by watching behind-the-scenes features, which heavily influenced his approach to directing.

4. James Wan

Movies:

Suspiria (1977) by Dario Argento – An influential horror film for its use of color and style, which is evident in Wan's visual storytelling in The Conjuring series.

The Sixth Sense (1999) by M. Night Shyamalan – Known for its blend of horror and emotional depth, which influenced Wan’s own storytelling in Insidious and The Conjuring.

Audio Commentaries:

Saw (2004) by James Wan and Leigh Whannell – Wan’s own commentary on his first big success reveals his indie mindset and creativity with limited resources.

Classes:

Wan studied at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), where he likely learned the basics of directing, though his real education came from making Saw on a small budget.

5. Fede Álvarez

Movies:

The Evil Dead (1981) by Sam Raimi – A clear influence on Álvarez, who later rebooted Evil Dead (2013), adapting Raimi’s kinetic horror style.

Jaws (1975) by Steven Spielberg – Álvarez has cited Jaws as a huge influence on his approach to tension and horror in Don’t Breathe.

Audio Commentaries:

The Evil Dead (1981) by Sam Raimi – Raimi’s commentary on his indie horror masterpiece gives insight into how to make a successful film on a tight budget.

Classes:

Álvarez did not attend formal film school, but he gained attention through short films and likely learned through online tutorials, practicing visual effects, and watching director commentaries.

6. Colin Trevorrow

Movies:

Back to the Future (1985) by Robert Zemeckis – Trevorrow has cited this film as a big influence, especially its mix of humor, adventure, and sci-fi, which shows in Jurassic World.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) by Steven Spielberg – Spielberg’s ability to blend heart and spectacle likely influenced Trevorrow’s approach to emotional beats in blockbusters.

Audio Commentaries:

Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) by Colin Trevorrow – His commentary on his breakout indie film is filled with insight into directing on a small budget, before making Jurassic World.

Classes:

Trevorrow didn’t attend film school but honed his craft by making short films and music videos, learning the basics of directing through hands-on experience and collaborations.

7. Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Movies:

Apocalypse Now (1979) by Francis Ford Coppola – Vogt-Roberts cited this film as an influence on Kong: Skull Island, especially in terms of scope and the chaos of war scenes.

Jurassic Park (1993) by Steven Spielberg – The way Spielberg mixed awe and danger with giant creatures likely influenced Vogt-Roberts’ handling of scale in Kong: Skull Island.

Audio Commentaries:

King Kong (2005) by Peter Jackson – Jackson’s commentary on the making of King Kong would have given Vogt-Roberts insight into creating a large-scale monster movie.

Classes:

Vogt-Roberts attended Columbia College Chicago, where he studied film and likely gained practical filmmaking knowledge, but his major break came from working in indie films.

8. Matt Reeves

Movies:

Alien (1979) by Ridley Scott – Reeves has cited Alien as an influence, particularly in terms of pacing and tension, elements present in Cloverfield and The Batman.

Planet of the Apes (1968) by Franklin J. Schaffner – The original Planet of the Apes series was a major influence on Reeves' Dawn and War for the Planet of the Apes.

Audio Commentaries:

Cloverfield (2008) by Matt Reeves – His commentary on Cloverfield dives deep into how he approached a large-scale, found-footage film, with a focus on realism and tension.

Classes:

Reeves studied at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematic Arts, one of the top film schools, where he built relationships with industry professionals and honed his craft.

9. Taika Waititi

Movies:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) by Terry Gilliam – Waititi has often cited the absurdist humor of Monty Python as an influence on his comedic sensibilities.

This is Spinal Tap (1984) by Rob Reiner – A mockumentary that influenced Waititi’s style in films like What We Do in the Shadows (2014), where humor comes from grounded absurdity.

Audio Commentaries:

What We Do in the Shadows (2014) by Taika Waititi – His commentary on this film offers insights into how he balances comedy and improvisation while maintaining a strong narrative.

Classes:

Waititi didn’t attend formal film school but learned through acting and making short films in New Zealand, refining his style by focusing on humor and character-based storytelling.

10. Sam Raimi

Movies:

Psycho (1960) by Alfred Hitchcock – Known for its suspense and innovative camera techniques, Psycho is a likely influence on Raimi’s work in horror and thriller genres.

Night of the Living Dead (1968) by George A. Romero – An influential low-budget horror film that Raimi likely drew from while making The Evil Dead.

Audio Commentaries:

The Evil Dead (1981) by Sam Raimi – His own commentary explains how he made a low-budget horror film that became a cult classic, offering insight into DIY filmmaking.

Classes:

Raimi didn’t attend formal film school but learned filmmaking through making short films with friends, and through watching classic films and analyzing their techniques.

Common Classes and Workshops for Aspiring Directors:

MasterClass: Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking – A well-regarded class from an iconic filmmaker, which teaches practical skills for indie filmmaking.

UCLA Extension and USC School of Cinematic Arts Workshops – Many directors, even if they didn’t attend full film school programs, often took workshops or short courses in screenwriting and directing from top film schools.

Sundance Labs – Many indie directors have participated in the Sundance Institute's programs, where they develop films under the mentorship of industry veterans.

These directors were likely influenced by a combination of classic films, genre-defining

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