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directorial

[dih-rek-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-, dahy-rek-] / dɪ rɛkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-, ˌdaɪ rɛk- /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
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The “Desperate Housewives” actor made her directorial debut in 2023 with “Flamin’ Hot,” a biographical comedy about Richard Montañez, who says he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

From Los Angeles Times

And that’s not all: Newcomer 1-2 Special, launched by former Sideshow executive Jason Hellerstein, who helped guide successful Oscar and theatrical runs for “Drive My Car” and “Flow,” has Harris Dickinson’s breakout directorial debut, “Urchin,” and Colombia’s international film entry “A Poet” on its slate this season.

From Los Angeles Times

Gustav hasn’t shown up at any of Nora’s performances, yet he insists that she star in his long-awaited directorial comeback.

From Salon

Nathan, via his thoroughly pedestrian directorial style, never exactly masks who it is anyway.

From Los Angeles Times

While its script initially shows sensitivity to the real-life Christy Martin’s private trauma, the movie is pummeled by some poundingly obvious directorial choices.

From Los Angeles Times