influences Archives

How Satyajit Ray’s Kanchenjungha Inspired Me to Make My Own Mountain Movie

By Ira Sachs | September 10, 2019

How Satyajit Ray’s Kanchenjungha Inspired Me to Make My Own Mountain Movie

Writer-director Ira Sachs on the underappreciated Indian classic which sparked the idea for his forthcoming film, Frankie.

Dear John(s)

Film

By Chelsea Stardust | September 6, 2019

Dear John(s)

The director of Satanic Panic on the directing Johns – Carpenter, Hughes, Cameron Mitchell and Waters – who have influenced her work.

An Oral and Visual History of the Making of Bisbee ’17

Film

By Robert Greene | September 4, 2018

An Oral and Visual History of the Making of Bisbee ’17

Director Robert Greene, his cinematographer and producers break down the images in their new film, and how they used genre to interrogate mythologies.

Under the Influence

Film

By Michael Pearce | May 11, 2018

Under the Influence

Michael Pearce, whose excellent debut feature Beast opens in theaters today, on how stealing can shape your filmmaking voice.