Paulscoconutass Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Just wondering if anybody likes every film that a single director has made? I can't say there's a single Todd Solondz film that I dislike - although there's only 4 widely avaliable ones. They're all so awkward, grey and outlandish, plus he's got to be the best at doing dark comedy at the moment. I'd probably recomend that people check out Welcome to the Dollhouse or Happiness first, I think they're his strongest ones.I'd also say Lars Von Trier and Lukas Moodysson but you've got to be in a certain mood to watch their films, very good at story telling. Guess Tarantino's pretty cool too, although his films are more about cool and homage than anything else.What's everybody elses' favourite directors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Wes Anderson (Bottle Rocket, Royal Tenembaums etc). He tha bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Can't think of a bad David Fincher film off the top of my head (yes, I like Alien3), although I haven't seen Zodiac yet.Scorsese's pretty consistent as well, although Gangs of New York blots his copybook somewhat. Seems fairly clear that the longer they go on the more chance they have of making something rubbish, with film being such a collaborative process it's not always the director's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kernel Loaf Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Seems fairly clear that the longer they go on the more chance they have of making something rubbish, with film being such a collaborative process it's not always the director's fault.Really? I thought The Departed was fucking tremendous (even though it is a remake of Infernal Affairs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I didn't say that if they went on for long enough EVERYTHING would be crap, I said that there was more chance of SOMETHING being crap.If you look at Wes Anderson for example, he's made four or five films in 10 years or something? Whereas Scorsese has been going for almost 40 years and made dozens of films, so the law of averages says that sooner or later one of them will be rubbish.I also thought The Departed was brilliant, The Aviator was pretty good as well.Haven't seen Kundun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 David Lynch, without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Can't think of a bad David Fincher film off the top of my head (yes, I like Alien3), although I haven't seen Zodiac yet.At last! I am not alone.As well as Fincher my favourite directors include:Martin ScorceseStanley KubrickJohn HustonRoman PolanskiSam PeckinpahSergio LeoneGuillermo Del ToroBryan Singer - The Usual Suspects of courseLuc BessonTarantino, Rodriguez and Spielberg go without saying.Aaargh! I forgot to include Michael Mann.Brian De Palma should also get a nod for Scarface, The Untouchables and Mission: Impossible. But I'll draw the line at Snake Eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 If we are widening it to favourite directors, that's easy, but the original question was directors where you have like all of their films.But if it's just faves I would say (in addition to Fincher and Scorsese):EastwoodDe PalmaKubrickTarantinoCoppolaLeoneSiegelHitchcockAllenLandisFriedkinWinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 If we are widening it to favourite directors, that's easy, but the original question was directors where you have like all of their films.In that case, with no hesitation, Polanski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balvack Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 David Lynch, without a doubt.Seconded ?( I also have a soft spot for Terry Gilliam. I couldn't say that I like all his films, but when they're good, they're very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Danny Boyle seems like a cop out since he's only directed 7 films - but I at least like them all. In fact, I only "like" A Life Less Ordinary and Sunshine. The other 5 are all brilliant films I reckon. So in that case I'll pick John Landis. I fucking love most of his films! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 In that case, with no hesitation, Polanski.One word: Pirates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 One word: Pirates.In defense: Walter Matthau;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 I also like David Lynch. And David Fincher rates highly with me also, The Game is amazing and sorely under-rated. Martin Scorsese, so many good films. I thought Gangs Of New York was good, superior to The Aviator in my book.Also -Dario Argento Jim Jarmusch Sergio LeoneLarry ClarkAlejandro Jodorowsky Francis Coppola needs a mention for The Godfather movies and Apocalypse Now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Francis Coppola needs a mention for The Godfather movies and Apocalypse Now.Don't forget The Conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Don't forget The Conversation.haven't seen it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 It's brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 It's brilliant.I'll second that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreskin Ninja Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Alfonso Cuarn is probably who first comes to mind, I like a lot of directors though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 I'll third the brilliance of The Conversation.Fave Directors?Christopher GuestAltman (rip)ScorseseTarantinoLynchFincherCoppolathese are definitely the first that come to mind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Mel Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Hmmmm tricky one. MiyazakiWes AndersonGuillermo Del ToroBilly WilderKevin Smith (I can overlook Jersey Girl)Christopher GuestTarantino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 After studying Miyazaki and his films for the past fuck knows how long for my dissertation, I find it incredibly unbelievable that i forgot about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 After studying Miyazaki and his films for the past fuck knows how long for my dissertation, I find it incredibly unbelievable that i forgot about him.Is he the old Chinese dude out of The Karate Kid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulscoconutass Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I'm also going to throw in Pedro Almodovar, although a couple of his films are off-beat they're all brilliant stories and, unlike most directors, his new stuff's just as good - if now better - than his first few films.Remember, it's only directors that you think EVERY film they've made is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Is he the old Chinese dude out of The Karate Kid?That's Miyagi Miyazaki = Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, Poroco Rosso etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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