Film Series: Film Gods Shoot Back
Much of mainstream criticism since the 1950's has considered the director as the auteur of a film work. However, certain actors, by the consistency and force of their personalities across many films, may be regarded as the authors of their performances. In this series, we examine what happens when these celluloid heroes assume the role of director and leave their full imprint on a film. Of the resulting works, some have been hailed as masterpieces, while others have been overlooked. In all cases, they shine a distinct light on the artistic process.
