Originally posted by GatecrasherDarren Aronovsky (sp?) has a definite style that is unmistakably unique. Although he hasn't released a film in three or four years, he would be one of my picks.
Dusk till Dawn was written by Tarantino, but it was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Taranino also directed "Jackie Brown."
I thought "Kill Bill" was superb. And "Pulp Fiction" is my all-time favourite movie.
So my vote would have to go to Tarantino. No other contemporary director puts his unique stamp on a movie in quite the same way. ...[text shortened]... not always love what he does in his movies, but you have to admire the stylish way he does it.
Originally posted by Joe FistIf you can say Kubrick then I can say Hitchcock.
I don't think Hitchcock directed anything from the year 2000 and up 😉
But disputably, he is in the category of one of the world's greatest directors:
Spielberg
Scorcese
Coppola
Kubrick
Ridley Scott
to name a few
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Originally posted by darvlayYou say potarto I say potayto....
If you can say Kubrick then I can say Hitchcock.
Peter Jackson - just for taking something like LOTR on
Wachowski Brothers - for similar reasons
Scorcese - 'Nuff said.
David Lynch - Always have, always will.
Kubrick - should never be left out of any list, regardless of being dead, he rocks, you know it, if you don't then put that copy of School of Rock down and watch a decent movie you simpletons.
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Darren Aronofsky is has at least two projects in the works:
The Fountain, which is currently on hold as the leading man (Brad Pitt) quit.
Batman: Year One, which is still in the process of being scripted. This is being billed as a series restart, not a prequel. Interesting. Here's hoping he doesn't throw his name away on this sinking franchise.
My two favourite directors so far this millenium:
Zach Braff for The Garden State
Thomas McCarthy for The Station Agent
Two excellent excellent films.
Originally posted by darvlayWell Kubrick at least directed something close to the year 2000 (partially A.I. - which I thought was horrible) and Eyes Wide Open (Hey, at least we got to see Nicole Kidman naked, right 😉 )
If you can say Kubrick then I can say Hitchcock.
Hasn't Hitchcock been dead since the 70's?
Originally posted by hopscotchActually I believe Christopher Nolan is the director for Batman Begins coming out this summer and, like you, I have high hopes. I guess it's based on Batman Year one but not really I don't think.
Darren Aronofsky is has at least two projects in the works:
The Fountain, which is currently on hold as the leading man (Brad Pitt) quit.
Batman: Year One, which is still in the process of being scripted. This is being billed as a series restart, not a prequel. Interesting. Here's hoping he doesn't throw his name away on this sinking franchise. ...[text shortened]... ff for The Garden State
Thomas McCarthy for The Station Agent
Two excellent excellent films.
If someone would just do an animated feature of Miller's "Dark Knight Returns" I think it would be an instant cult classic
Originally posted by Joe FistHe's been dead at least that long. I was joking on Daemon's "200 and up" statement.
Well Kubrick at least directed something close to the year 2000 (partially A.I. - which I thought was horrible) and Eyes Wide Open (Hey, at least we got to see Nicole Kidman naked, right 😉 )
Hasn't Hitchcock been dead since the 70's?
But Kubrick only partially wrote AI and Eyes Wide Shut was in 1999. So there! 😛 😉
Originally posted by StarrmanWell I was a big fan of it too, until I saw the third one then it made me rethink my position on the second. Originally, I really enjoyed the 2nd one. I will start with the third one first:
I'd be interested to know why you thought it so, I thought they were fantastic.
Revolutions had some good moments but overall didn't interest me. I could not stand the kid (Sati, I think her name was?) and the whole storyline around the last exile. I also thought it was really cheesy how the one dipsh!t kid who Neo saved now saves the day in the fight on Zion. I couldn't stand him, his dialogue, or anything. I also couldn't stand the "photo opportunity" ending with the Oracle and Seraph and the obnoxious kid and the sun is shining...blah blah blah.
I understand the woman who played the original oracle passed away. While unfortunate that was why did they have her come back as another black woman who was roughly the same person? I think it would have been much more interesting if she took a different form altogether.
I guess "Reloaded" wasn't that bad. The motorcycle sequence was amazing but it is probably not a good idea to look at these type of movies often or too closely. I tend to get spoiled and burnt out of the CGI and wire fighting.
Originally posted by GatecrasherWell said.🙂
Dusk till Dawn was written by Tarantino, but it was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Taranino also directed "Jackie Brown."
I thought "Kill Bill" was superb. And "Pulp Fiction" is my all-time favourite movie.
So my vote would have to go to Tarantino. No other contemporary director puts his unique stamp on a movie in quite the same way. ...[text shortened]... not always love what he does in his movies, but you have to admire the stylish way he does it.