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I'm watching too many videos on Youtube, and having too many conversations with my film student buddies lately. So that is why this topic came up. Who is your favorite film director and why? What are some of their best works and what part of their style do you like the most?
Probably Darren Aronofsky. I love how suspenseful and surreal his movies are. I don't think I've dislike any movie of his that I've seen so far, though Requiem for a Dream is one that I probably won't see again ^^' Not because it's bad, since it's really good, but because it's way too stressful to watch. My favorites are probably Black Swan, The Fountain and Noah.
Wes Anderson is my favorite. His movies are all beautiful to watch with every shot very well composed. The Royal tenenbaums is probably my favorite. Rushmore and the Darjeeling limited sometimes end up on top for me though.
That's a tough one, I'm not sure I could pick just one. I love much of Woody Allen's 70s and 80s work for how funny it is, but he has been much patchier since the mid-90s. The Coen brothers have proven equally good with comedy and dark drama. And when it comes to world cinema, there's a Japanese director called Hirokazu Kore-eda whose work is beautiful in a low key sort of way. He is especially good at working with child actors.
Christopher Nolan but only when he is writer and director. His movies really make me think. Was a bit disappointed with Interstellar though. Plot was a bit predictable.
My second favorite is Joe Wright. I didn't think it would be possible for me to enjoy the story of pride and prejudice but his pacing and camera direction keep me involved. Pan didnt have such interesting pacing or camera direction unfortunately.
I'll have to give Aronofsky another try. I absolutely hated Black Swan. It's the only film that made me wish I could have those two hours back. It's the only one of his I've seen though so I'll reserve judgement on him for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fynn
The director responsible for most of my favourite movies is actually Ridley Scott. His films can definitely be hit-and-miss but his high-end quality films are incredible.
Sorry, Bubba, but we can't be friends anymore :colbert:
Ehh, we weren't that close anyway :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fynn
Tim Burton.
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Darren Aronofsky
Ang Lee
Alfonso Cúaron
Kathryn Bigelow
Christopher Nolan
Ridley Scott
Guillermo del Toro
Hayao Miyazaki
Am I the only who watches a film not really caring about the director? Half the time I don't even care about the lead roles. If a film looks good, I'll give any director a crack. I do hear good/bad things about many directors, like apparently most of M. Night Shyamalan's films are terrible, but I've never really seen any of his films to give feedback.
I don't have a favorite or least favorite director. And unless it's one of the rare known ones half the time I don't even know who's directing. I just see films that catch my interest. Or if the leading lady is really, really hot.
The thing about liking/caring for a director really comes down to liking their styles. Wes Anderson, and Quentin Tarantino have very distinct and recognizable styles in all of their films while other directors sometimes have more subtle styles.
Favorites for me are:
Wes Anderson
Quentin Tarantino
Hayao Miyazaki
David Fincher
Alfred Hitchcock
and Satashi Kon
For me anyway, Its not that I'll not watch a film just because it has a bad director or a director I've never heard of, it's just that I like to keep track of good directors so I can watch other stuff they've made and make sure I keep an eye out for any new stuff they have coming out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Formalhaut
I mean if a movie has mixed reviews and I dislike the director's other works, it'll probably tip me over to not watching it but if it's highly acclaimed I'll give it a shot.
Oh man, I love Satoshi Kon! His films were really awesome. I actually heard that he and Aronofsky actually inspired each other a lot :D
Might wanna see Perfect Blue, Bubba, as that's a big inspiration for Black Swan - maybe you'll like it better?
Not gonna judge Mr Aronofsky on one film so I will give Perfect Blue a whirl :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Fynn