Sam Mendes, the Oscar-winning director of Skyfall, Spectre and American Beauty, brings his singular vision to this World War I epic. Sam Mendes, the Oscar-winning director of Skyfall, Spectre and American Beauty, brings his singular vision to this World War I epic. StraightCurves will be hosting virtual Woolly events to help people stay in touch and talk about their latest crafting creations throughout lockdown.