Essentials by Director

Exclusive Interview: Director Peter Bogdanovich Talks Essentials

We asked legendary director Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show) his thoughts on our Essentials list for him. Read our interview in which he shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his essential films.

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Essentials by Director: John Woo

The influence of Hong Kong director John Woo on action films cannot be overestimated; his admirers include Martin Scorsese, Sam Raimi, and Quentin Tarantino. After a mentorship under legendary chop socky director Chang Cheh, Woo exploded on the scene with the gangster epic A Better Tomorrow. His collaboration with leading man Chow Yun-Fat led to a string of action classics, including the ultra-stylish The Killer and the completely out-of-control Hard Boiled. Having since moved on to Hollywood, Woo continues to bring his trademark balletic gun battles and emotional depth to the action genre.

›Essentials by Director: John Woo