Any piece of art retains a trace of the artist in it, and the medium of film is no different. Even with journeymen directors who are making work for hire, there is bound to be a touch here or there which only they can bring to their film. Sometimes, the presence of the filmmaker is more strongly felt. Many filmmakers have drawn on their life experiences, be it their family background, a defining romantic relationship, or their early career, as inspiration for their movies. Many of director Steve