Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… King Vidor.

Highly recommended: The Big Parade, The Crowd, Hallelujah!, Duel in the Sun

Recommended: The Patsy, Show People, The Champ, Stella Dallas, Ruby Gentry, War and Peace

Worth a look: Bird of Paradise, Cynara, The Stranger’s Return, Our Daily Bread, The Wedding Night, The Citadel, Lightning Strikes Twice

Approach with caution: The Fountainhead

Next week’s director is… Jacques Rivette!!