Peter Smokler

Nacimiento : , Detroit, Michigan, USA

Historia

Peter Smokler is an American cinematographer. Born in Detroit, he's best known for his work on television shows such as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005-) and The Larry Sanders Show (1992-1998). He's also known for being the director of photography on Rob Reiner's cult film This Is Spinal Tap (1982).

Películas

Jimi Plays Berkeley
Camera Operator
This rousing world-famous concert is regarded by critics to be one of Jimi Hendrix's finest performances ever. Taking footage from two separate performances at the Berkeley Community Theater on May 30th, 1970, these incendiary shows help illustrate the student uprisings in Berkeley, by setting footage to the stunning backdrop of some awe-inspiring Hendrix material. Tracks include "Purple Haze," "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)," "Star Spangled Banner," "Hey Joe," and many others. This is a never-to-be-forgotten musical experience you will enjoy over and over again.
The Last Real Cowboys
Cinematography
Around the classic 1800's Western campfire, Slope and Tar tangle about what's been, what will be, and who may or may not survive the first New Age chat in the Old West.
Back to the Future Part II - Back to the Future Night
Cinematography
This Is Spinal Tap
Director of Photography
Documental, más bien rockumental, sobre la banda de rock más ruidosa de la historia, el grupo de heavy metal "Spinal Tap". (FILMAFFINITY)
Asesinando Norteamérica
Cinematography
Muestra el desmoronamiento de los valores de la sociedad norteamericana desde mediados del siglo XX hasta principios de los 80, centrándose en la espiral de violencia que recorre el país, y para ello nos muestra una senda donde la moral y la ética parecen brillar con luz propia, mostrando una serie de acontecimientos clave en el desarrollo de la nación tanto a nivel político como en lo más profundo de la subcultura americana.
Today Is For The Championship
Director of Photography
This propagandistic, race-car documentary is a vehicle for Werner Erhard (the founder of EST) to express his philosophy on motorized competition. Aphorisms and platitudes sprout up at every turn as the cars make their way around the track. Erhard and his group communicate in emotional terms when they do not win, filling the time between races with their viewpoints on life and living, and losing.
Punishment Park
Cinematography
1970. Se intensifica la Guerra de Vietnam. Hay masivas protestas públicas en Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo. El presidente Nixon declara un estado de emergencia nacional y las autoridades federales tienen potestad para detener a personas que supongan un riesgo para la seguridad interna...