DirectorialDebut

From daring heists to superhero showdowns, Ben Affleck’s action-packed filmography is full of hits and misses. Discover which of his thrillers stand out—and which ones fall flat.

Robert Redford’s first film as director, Ordinary People, was initially dismissed by studios but later swept major awards. Discover how Redford’s vision shaped cinema and the Sundance Film Festival.

Quentin Tarantino reveals his pick for the finest directorial debut, singling out Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead, though it wasn’t actually Wright’s first feature.