[This is part three of a four-part series. You can also read
part one,
part two, and
part four. This article contains spoilers for the films discussed, but NOT for
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]
Next up: Director Mike Newell's take on the Potter franchise. Newell cut his teeth directing TV but went onto demonstrate his range in film through well-crafted dramas (
Donnie Brasco) and comedies (
Four Weddings and a Funeral,