As you construct your initial post, focus on the importance of auteur theory in film analysis and interpretation.

Name a director who you would consider an auteur and explain your reasoning.

Discuss the arguments against auteur theory and provide examples to support your points.

Examine how the auteur theory influences audiences and critics, using examples from film criticism, film marketing campaigns, and your own personal experience.

Include the name of the director you identified in the "Subject" line of your discussion. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references.