Crime, New York, Frequent casting of Robert De Niro or Leonardo DiCaprio
Stylized violence, Excessive swearing, Frequent casting of Samuel L. Jackson
Explosions, Sunsets, Shots that spin in circles around the actors/actresses
Botched crimes, dark humor, Frequent casting of John Goodman
Twist endings
Frequent use of classical music, Intense views of dark characters
Brief self-cameos, Suspense, Blondes
Frequently casts himself as neurotic New Yorker
Symmetrical shots, quirky humor, Frequent casting of Bill Murray
Stoners, New Jersey, Frequent casting of Ben Affleck
John Williams soundtrack, Blockbuster movies, Children separated from parents
Lens flares
Big budgets, Strong female characters
'Mind bending' themes, Philosophical monologues at the end of films, Frequent casting of Michael Caine
Low lighting, sometimes with green or blue tint
Extended takes, Frequent casting of Philip Seymour Hoffman
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