Deadline: 2nd April 2022
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Hello everyone, it’s time to showcase the featured director for March and, with the release of The Batman, I’ve decided to highlight the work of Matt Reeves.
Reeves got his start in film making films with wind-up cameras, eventually becoming friends with JJ Abrams and being hired by Steven...
Hello everyone, it’s time to showcase the features sent to me on the films of Jane Campion. Thanks to everyone who sent features in. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
The Piano
Life vs FilmHoly Smoke
Life vs FilmThe Power of the Dog
Joel Watches MoviesIf You Want the GravySurrender to the VoidPaul’s Trip to the MoviesSean Kelly...Hello everyone, it’s time to showcase the features sent to me on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Career Retrospectives
Popcorn AuteurLambcastHard Eight
Life vs FilmMovierobBoogie Nights
Joel Watches MoviesLambcastLife vs FilmMovierobMagnolia
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Deadline: 8th January 2021
Hello everyone, it’s time to announce the featured director for the final Director’s Chair of the year and this month, for the release of Licorice Pizza, I’ve decided to highlight the work of Paul Thomas Anderson.
Anderson got his start working as a production assistant on various films and...
Hello everyone, it’s time to showcase the pieces sent to me on the films of Edgar Wright. Thanks to everyone who sent pieces in. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Shaun of the Dead
Life vs FilmJoel Watches MoviesMovierobHot Fuzz
Life vs FilmJoel Watches MoviesMovierobScott Pilgrim vs the World
LambcastMovierobThe...
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Deadline: 4th December 2021
Hello everyone, it’s time to announce the featured director for November and this month, for the release of Last Night in Soho, I’ve decided to highlight Edgar Wright.
Wright got his start in film at a young age directing short films, including a parody of Dirty Harry that was...
Hello everyone, it’s time to showcase the pieces sent to me on the films of Peter Jackson. Thanks to everyone who sent pieces in. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Braindead/Dead Alive
LambcastHeavenly Creatures:
Life vs FilmMovierobThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Joel Watches MoviesMovierobThe Lord of...
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Deadline: 6th November 2021
Hello everyone, it’s time to announce the featured director for October. Usually in October I highlight a director known for horror films and so this month I’ve decided to highlight the work of Peter Jackson.
Jackson started his career as a director of incredibly gorey horror films, beginning...
Hello everyone, it’s time to showcase the features on the films of Destin Daniel Cretton for September’s Director’s Chair. Thanks to everyone who wrote pieces. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Short Term 12
MovierobThe Glass Castle
MovierobDan the Man’s Movie ReviewsWherever I LookJust Mercy
MovierobRambling FilmThe...Send Entries To: [email protected]
Deadline: 2nd October 2021
Hello everyone, it’s time to announce the featured director for September’s Directors Chair and this month I’m featuring Destin Daniel Cretton.
After he finished film school, Cretton made his feature directorial debut with I Am Not a Hipster, before bringing his short film, Short Term 12,...
Hello everyone, it’s time to showcase the features sent to me on the films of Leos Carax. Thanks to everyone who sent pieces in. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Holy Motors:
Surrender to the VoidFilm ActuallyThe Velvet CafeMovierobAnnette
Surrender to the VoidPaul’s Trip to the MoviesThe MN Movie ManCitizen CharlieCome back tomorrow for the...
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Deadline: 5th September 2021
Hello everyone, it’s time to announce who the featured director for August on Director’s Chair will be and this month the focus is on Leos Carax.
Carax got his start working on shorts and doing work as a film critic before moving into feature films with Boy Meets Girl. The film helped to...