1. Robert Eggers on the Northman: Directing is an Insane Job As a director, Robert Eggers is known for his meticulous attention to detail. So it's no surprise that he took on the challenge of directing The Northman, a film set in the 10th century. "It was an insane job," Eggers told IndieWire. "But I'm kind of insane, so it worked out." The Northman is a passion project for Eggers, who wrote...