Brian De Palma Deep Dive with Author David Konow! | Interview

Join host Craig for a special episode of The Directors Chair Network featuring an in-depth interview with author David Konow! We explore Brian De Palma’s iconic career, from cult classics like Carrie and Phantom of the Paradise to blockbusters like The Untouchables and Mission: Impossible. David shares insights from his interview with De Palma and discusses the director’s unique style, influences, and lasting impact.

Craig and David dive into De Palma’s diverse career, discussing his early cult films, mainstream successes, and signature techniques like split diopters and Hitchcock-inspired suspense. David recounts discovering De Palma via the Z Channel, his love for Carrie and Scarface, and De Palma’s own words on crafting suspense by “withholding information.” Plus, we touch on David’s books and De Palma’s influence on modern filmmaking.