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The article focuses on Taiwanese American film director Justin Lin. It mention the development of science fiction film "Star Trek Beyond" by Lin and states the success of the film "Star Trek Into Darkness". It also mentions the favourite films of Justin Lin including "Do the Right Thing", "Better Luck Tomorrow" and "Rocky III."

This article reports on the 2009 film "The Limits of Control" and its director and writer Jim Jarmusch. The film stars Isaach De Bankolé, Bill Murray, Gael Garcia Bernai, and Tilda Swinton and features a hit man in Spain. The article also presents Jarmusch's answers to questions on topics including the inspiration for the film and its costumes.

This article presents a list of several movies which are currently playing in different film-theatres across the New York State. Some of these films are: "Around the Bend," "Before Sunset," "Bright Young Things," "End of the Century: The Ramones," "Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry," "Hero," "Maria Full of Grace," "The Motorcycle Diaries," "Red Lights," "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," and "Tying the Knot." Tying the Knot is a documentary about gay couples fighting for the right to marry. The article further briefly reports various news items concerning various films and their makers.

In the winter of 1994 director Kelly Reichardt almost missed the Sundance Film Festival debut of her first film because she was stuck on a train. On the strength of Reichardt's reputation and her latest movie's cast, the company was able to presell global distribution rights for the film to Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions before its Sundance premiere. Reichardt's good friend and producer, the filmmaker Todd Haynes, was nominated for best director at this year's Golden Globe awards for his film Carol, which was nominated for best drama. [Extracted from the article]

This article focuses on Ramin Bahrani, an Iranian-American film maker. The article documents the making of his film "Chop Shop" and briefly describes his other film "Man Push Cart." For "Chop Shop," Bahrani casted two East Side Community High School students to play the two main characters, a 12-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister that don't have parents and live in a Queens, New York car garage. The article also includes biographical information on Bahrani.

The article presents an interview with Sidney Lumet, a director of motion pictures and an honoree at the 2007 New York Film Festival. In the interview Lumet discusses a number of issues including his new film "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead," the influence of his stage acting and directing experience on his films and the connection between many of his films and New York City.

The article profiles the independent motion picture producer Steve Carell. The actor's indie comedy "Little Miss Sunshine," garnered that richest deal in the recently concluded film festival in the U.S. Carell co-wrote the film "The 40-Year Old Virgin," which became a blockbuster, grossing $177 million worldwide. Another big break for the actor is his cubicle comedy "The Office," which made a big bounce at National Broadcasting Co. Inc.

Interviews Topher Grace, star of the movie "In Good Company" in New York City. Character portrayed in the film; Relationship with his father; Directors he'd love to work with.

Interviews Mike Nichols, director of the movie "Closer," starring Julia Roberts and Natalie Portman in New York City. Story of the film adaptation of the book written by Patrick Marber; First movie directed by Nichols; Characters portrayed by the lead stars.

Profiles Kenneth Lonergan, motion picture director and screenwriter. Professional career; Educational background; Family life; Awards received; Attitude towards work; Discussion on the film `You Can Count On Me,' and the drama `Lobby Hero.'

The article features several film directors nominated in the "New Directors/New Films" category at the New York Film Festival hosted by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Film Society of Lincoln Center. The festival is scheduled on March 24-April 4, 2010. The nominated directors include Laura Poitras, who directed the documentary film "The Oath," Ben Wheatley, who directed the film "Down Terrace," and James Rasin, director of the film "Beautiful Darling."

The article compares Danish film directors Lars von Trier and Michael Moore. It states that von Trier has founded the Dogma 95 filmmaking movement while Moore has already made films related to sermons on America's sins and hypocrisies. It also notes that both directors has created new films including "Antichrist," by von Trier and "Capitalism: A Love Story," by Moore.

The article explores the possibility of a father fixation on the part of film director J.J. Abrams. It presents photographs and text about the films he has directed, showing main characters who have major conflicts with or about their fathers. It points out that Abrams is the son of motion picture producer Gerald W. Abrams.

A chart outlining the career of the British filmmaker Steve McQueen is presented.

The article discusses filmmaker Sophie Barthes, describing both her 2007 movie "Happiness" and her 2008 movie "Cold Souls." Barthe indicates that part of her inspiration for "Cold Souls" includes a dream she had that focused on director Woody Allen. Other topics include actor Paul Giamatti's role in "Cold Souls."

The article provides information on the career of French motion picture director Michel Gondry. Gondry has worked on films like "Be Kind Rewind," "Human Nature," and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Gondry has also directed music videos for musicians like Björk, Beck, and the White Stripes.

The article presents an interview with motion picture director Werner Herzog. Topics discussed include his adolescent experience with motion pictures, how he grew up not reading books, the beginning of his filmmaking career, his mentor film historian Lotte Eisner, and the influence of travel on his work.

This article reviews new directors and motion pictures, including "Padre Nuestro," directed by Christopher Zalla, "Day Night Day Night," directed by Julia Loktev and "Reprise," directed by Joachim Trier.

Presents an interview with David Cronenberg, a motion picture director in New York. Basis of Cronenberg's films on graphic novels and science fiction magazines; Influence of the artist's journalist-father and musician-mother on his profession; Adaptation of novels by J. G. Ballard and William S. Burroughs.

Presents an interview with Terry Gilliam, director of the movie "The Brothers Grimm" in New York City. Lessons learned about filmmaking from making comic strips made from photographs; Interest of the director in art; Inspirations for his movies "Brazil" and "The Fisher King."

Presents an interview with Phil Morrison, director of the motion picture "Junebug." Idea of selling the rural South of the U.S. through this film; Belief in the preservation of folk tradition; Views on his work.

Profiles motion picture director Werner Herzog. Career and personal background; Titles of motion pictures he released; Awards and achievements received in movie making.

Profiles independent filmmaker Todd Haynes. Suggestion that many of his early films were shot in Long Island, New York; Claim that he is hoping to find a new audience for his film "The Girl From Monday" which will be premiering at Sundance Film Festival; Plan to discover and distribute other art films through his company.

Interviews director Zhang Yimou. Description of Chinese drama; Plan of Yimou on doing a traditional dance scene; Traditional Chinese paintings.

Profiles motion picture director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, director of the film "A Very Long Engagement." Fascination with World War I; Style of directing films; Reasons cited for casting Audrey Tautou in the film; Career highlights.

Interviews the filmmakers, Morgan Spurlock and Woody Harrelson. Harrelson's discussion of the transition that he made in the documentary film "Go Further"; Spurlock's description of his self in making films.

Profiles motion picture director John Waters. Movies directed by Waters; Plot of Waters latest movie, "A Dirty Shame"; Views about trends in filmmaking; Actors who will be appearing in Waters' film.

Highlights the ResFest film festival in New York City. Sponsorship of the film magazine "Res" to the event; Honor to be given to director Jonathan Glazer; Move of many directors between music videos and experimental film.

Reviews the motion picture “A Thousand Months,” directed by Faouzi Bensaïdi.

Interviews motion picture director Tod Williams. Views about Hamptons, New York, where Williams' movie, "The Door in the Floor," is shooting; Actors who appeared in the movie; Plot of the motion picture.

Interviews director Jim Jarmusch in New York City. Description of the film "Coffee and Cigarettes"; Views on the selection of actors and actresses; Addiction to smoking.

Reports on motion pictures which are in the production or planning stage. Elijah Wood in "The Yank"; Wood to star in Warner Independent Pictures' adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's novel "Everything Is Illuminated"; Writer-director Jake Gyllenhaal with a new project in the works, "Southland Tales," a musical-comedy thriller.

Focuses on the comment of Gus Van Sant, director of the motion picture 'Elephant' regarding the anti-American theme of the motion picture in the U.S. Success of the motion picture in the Cannes Film Festival; Denial of the accusation on the anti-American plot of the motion picture; Response on his critics .

Reports on the controversy of the motion picture "Heat," directed by Paul Morrissey. Stars of the film; Criticisms on the film; Arguments of Morrissey.

The article features film director Andy Muschietti from Barcelona, Spain who produced and directed the horror film "Mama" with his co-producer Guillermo del Toro.

The article offers information on writer-director John Krokidas and his film "Kill Your Darlings."