celebrity pursuit

His films like *Nightcrawler* (screenplay by Dan Gilroy) and *Gone Girl* explore obsession with fame and media spectacle, though *Zodiac* demonstrates his fascination with the pursuit of elusive figures.

*Body Double* and *Blow Out* directly examine voyeurism, obsession, and the dangerous pursuit of celebrities and mysterious figures through a thriller lens.

*The Wrestler* and *Black Swan* depict protagonists consumed by obsessive pursuit of fame, recognition, and relevance within their respective worlds.