Through the Lens
Season 1
Long takes. Practical effects. Non-linear storytelling. These are some of the tools used by today's leading filmmakers to achieve unparalleled cinematic visions. Through the Lens explores a director's filmography by focusing on a singular trademark, theme, or technique that defines their work.
Where to Watch Through the Lens • Season 1
13 Episodes
- Through the Lens: Creating Worlds in the Films of Director Guillermo del Toro
E2Through the Lens: Creating Worlds in the Films of Director Guillermo del ToroIMDb delves into the fantastical worlds and unique visual stylings of Oscar-nominated director Guillermo del Toro, including examples from 'The Shape of Water,' 'Hellboy,' 'Pan's Labyrinth,' 'Cronos,' 'The Devil's Backbone,' 'Blade 2,' 'Crimson Peak,' and 'Pacific Rim.' - Through the Lens: The Batmen
E3Through the Lens: The BatmenCan Batman be directed by anybody? Not necessarily. Let's travel through the lens to break down what it takes to make a caped crusader film, discuss what chops director Matt Reeves will need for his upcoming take on 'The Batman,' and how he measures up to past Caped Crusader directors Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton, and Joel Schumacher. - Robert Redford: The Con With Conviction
E4Robert Redford: The Con With ConvictionAfter six decades in show business, Robert Redford announced that 2018's 'The Old Man & the Gun' might be his last performance. The role is a familiar one for the screen legend: a con with conviction. Let's travel "Through the Lens" to explore how Redford developed this character and how this on-screen persona perfectly culminates in his cinematic swan song. - John Carpenter: Defining Carpenteresque
E5John Carpenter: Defining CarpenteresqueIn October 2018, several filmmakers were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in adjective form. Since John Carpenter wasn't one of them, we'll travel "Through the Lens" to define the legendary director's style and influence - to define Carpenteresque - and why the term belongs in the dictionary. - Ron Howard - The Power of True Stories
E7Ron Howard - The Power of True StoriesFrom feature films 'Apollo 13' and 'A Beautiful Mind' to his documentaries 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years' and 'Pavarotti,' Academy Award-winner Ron Howard reveals his process for bringing real-life stories to the silver screen. - Spike Lee: Four Decades of 'Wake Up!'
E10Spike Lee: Four Decades of 'Wake Up!'From ‘School Daze’ and ‘Do the Right Thing’ to ‘BlacKkKlansman’ and ‘Da 5 Bloods,' Spike Lee has used the power of cinema to tell audiences to 'Wake up!' IMDb sits down with Lee to explore his use of the phrase and the challenging history that inspired it. - Nia DaCosta: Crafting Cinematic Tension
E12Nia DaCosta: Crafting Cinematic TensionWriter and director Nia DaCosta breaks down her process for building dramatic tension, the advice she received from producer Jordan Peele, and how her first film 'Little Woods' informed her approach to her latest, 'Candyman.' - Jason Blum: A Brief History of Blumhouse
E13Jason Blum: A Brief History of Blumhouse'Welcome to the Blumhouse' producer Jason Blum breaks down Blumhouse's scariest moments, explains how the Dwayne Johnson film 'Tooth Fairy' paved the way for a horror empire, and shares details about the making of 'Paranormal Activity,' 'The Purge,' and more.
