Removed for Privacy Film Criticism 02/25/2002 Auteur Theory: David Fincher David Fincher began by directing commercials for clients like Nike, Pepsi, and Coco-cola, and soon moved into making music videos for Madonna, Sting, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, George Michael, Iggy Pop, The Wallflowers, Billy Idol, Steve Winwood, The Motels, and most recently, A Perfect Circle. However, he is really known as an Auteur for his work in blockbuster films. His use of weather, especially …showed first 75 words of 1304 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1304 total…kills his violent partner. Despite his good act, he does not escape the house and is arrested by the police. David Fincher's unique methodology for film-making strong supports the Auteur theory and distinguishes him from other film makers. Whether it is his use of weather, shadows, his unique camera movements, single-frame inserts, or his pension for non-generic endings Fincher has a style all his own, and is not likely to be confused with other directors.