Directors
One of Hollywood's Most Prolific Directors Doesn't Actually Exist
Alan Smithee has directed more films than Werner Herzog and Steven Spielberg combined. But his name is a codeword for creative catastrophe.
‘Parasite’ Won Big at the Oscars. Here’s How South Korea’s Film Industry Is Celebrating
We spoke with directors, actors, and critics about what they think of the historic win.
Hollywood Embraced Women Directors in 2019, But the Numbers Are Still Bleak
A new report shows an increase in women directors for the first time in 13 years, but how inclusive is Hollywood, really?
We Asked M. Night Shyamalan Fans to Defend Him
“M.Night’s my dealer who occasionally feeds me baking soda instead of the good stuff.”
The Golden Globes Snubs Women Directors Once Again
Only five women have ever been nominated in the Golden Globes category of Best Director. This year, the lineup is all male.
What Happens When 40 Women Filmmakers Tell Their Own Stories
Amy Adrion tells Broadly about "Half the Picture," her documentary where filmmakers like Ava DuVernay and Miranda July address the question: Why are so few women hired to direct films?
How Two First-Time Directors Made a Radical Documentary on Indian Politics
VICE met up with directors Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla to hear how they captured a political outsider's rise to prominence in India.
The Punisher's Showrunner Knows His Show Will Be Criticized for Gun Violence
We spoke to Steve Lightfoot about putting The Punisher out during a time when mass shooting are commonplace.
Martin McDonagh Wants to Be True to Small-Town America
An interview with the Irishman behind 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,' 'Seven Psychopaths,' and 'In Bruges.'
Inside the Making of 'Blade Runner 2049'
VICE went behind the scenes of the film—touring the set with the director, designers, and producers to see how they brought the wild, futuristic world to life.
The Cast and Crew of 'Blade Runner 2049' Reflect on the Original Film
VICE sat down with Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, and director Denis Villeneuve to hear how watching the classic sci-fi film inspired them to get involved with the sequel.
Filmmakers Tell Us Why It’s So Difficult to Make a Great Biopic
From 'All Eyez on Me' to 'Nina' to 'Lincoln,' there are a lot of ways to tell and/or ruin a life story.