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 Jun 13 2006, 05:25 PM
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Okay, so thought I'd ask you all what your favorite films are by certain directors just to get a discussion going.
Here goes. In case you need help finding the films they've directed, you can check them at imdb.com. Martin Scorcese Jim Jarmusch Coen Brothers David Lynch Alfred Hitchcock Francis Ford Coppola Brian DePalma Roman Polanski Quentin Tarrantino Oliver Stone Spike Lee Christopher Nolan Darren Aronofsky Stanley Kubrick David Cronenberg Here are my favorites. Martin Scorcese: Taxi Driver Jim Jarmusch: Night on Earth Coen Brothers: Barton Fink David Lynch: Blue Velvet Alfred Hitchcock: Rear Window Francis Ford Coppola: Godfather 2 Brian DePalma: Carrie Roman Polanski: Rosemary's Baby Quentin Tarrantino: Pulp Fiction Oliver Stone: Talk Radio Spike Lee: School Daze Christopher Nolan: Memento Darren Aronofsky: Pi Stanley Kubrick: A Clockwork Orange David Cronenberg: Naked Lunch This post has been edited by everville23: Jun 13 2006, 05:30 PM |
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Jun 13 2006, 07:18 PM
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HST's terrible with directors, but will still comment in the interest of starting ein discussion.
QUOTE Francis Ford Coppola: Godfather 2 Everybody I've spoken too thinks that the second Godfather is the best. I was wondering why this is? I'm not denying how great it was - the whole trilogy was fantastic - but if I hd to pick a favourite, I probably would've gone with the first one. I found it was more mobsterish (pardon the crudely thrown-together word). The first one had hits and extortion and all that, and was generally easier to follow, I found. QUOTE Quentin Tarrantino: Pulp Fiction Ahhh, I love Pulp Fiction. (IMG:http://www.cinephiliacs.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I often have trouble picking between that and Reservoir Dogs. Usually I'll choose Reservoir Dogs because of the building tension and all that, but it really depends on what kind of mood I'm in. Great thread! --------------------    I knew you could do it, Signature Girl! |
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Jun 13 2006, 10:57 PM
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 Achilles the Kung-Fu Killer Group: Moderator Posts: 4,290 Joined: 11-July 05 From: Brisbane, Australia Member No.: 1,162 Favorite Movie: Donnie Darko |
Martin Scorcese: Goodfellas
Jim Jarmusch: Coen Brothers: The Big Lebowski David Lynch: Dune Alfred Hitchcock: Lifeboat Francis Ford Coppola: The Godfather Brian DePalma: Carlito's Way Roman Polanski: The Pianist Quentin Tarrantino: Pulp Fiction Oliver Stone: Platoon Spike Lee: 25th Hour Christopher Nolan: Memento Darren Aronofsky: Stanley Kubrick: Full Metal Jacket David Cronenberg eXistenZ --------------------  I was quoted in somebody's signature once, i still dream of those glory days - I SUPPORT PAMMING OVER SPAMMING   |
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Jun 14 2006, 05:30 PM
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QUOTE (Hot Springs Turtle @ Jun 13 2006, 07:18 PM)  HST's terrible with directors, but will still comment in the interest of starting ein discussion. QUOTE Francis Ford Coppola: Godfather 2 Everybody I've spoken too thinks that the second Godfather is the best. I was wondering why this is? I'm not denying how great it was - the whole trilogy was fantastic - but if I hd to pick a favourite, I probably would've gone with the first one. I found it was more mobsterish (pardon the crudely thrown-together word). The first one had hits and extortion and all that, and was generally easier to follow, I found. They're both good, and it's hard to pick one over the other. I didn't care much for 3 though. I think the reason most people like 2 over 1 is because Pacino is the main star in the film and pulled off playing Michael Coreleone better then Marlon Brando as Vito in the first film. Plus DeNiro is in the second one and not in the first. QUOTE (Hot Springs Turtle @ Jun 13 2006, 07:18 PM) QUOTE Quentin Tarrantino: Pulp Fiction Ahhh, I love Pulp Fiction. (IMG:http://www.cinephiliacs.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I often have trouble picking between that and Reservoir Dogs. Usually I'll choose Reservoir Dogs because of the building tension and all that, but it really depends on what kind of mood I'm in. Again, it's hard to pick one over the other here also for me. I picked Pulp Fiction probably because of star power and the storyline is more complex and the way he juxtaposes time in the film was well done. Reservoir Dogs is a damn close second due in part to the excellent performances by Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi and Harvey Keitel. QUOTE (Caamora4 @ Jun 13 2006, 10:57 PM) David Lynch: Dune Wow, that's a surprise. Lynch himself even refuses to mention he made this film. I just finished reading the first four books of Dune last night (well, I didn't read them all in one night, but I read them all straight through), and I must say the Sci-Fi adaption of Dune was much better then Lynch. This post has been edited by Caamora4: Jun 16 2006, 02:12 PM |
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Jun 14 2006, 10:26 PM
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Martin Scorcese :Goodfellas
Jim Jarmusch :ghostdog although i've only seen broken flowers as well as ghostdog) Coen Brothers : big lebowski David Lynch : blue velvet Alfred Hitchcock : the birds Francis Ford Coppola : apocalypse now Brian DePalma : scarface Roman Polanski : the 9th gate Quentin Tarrantino : 4 rooms the man from hollywood Oliver Stone : born on the 4th of july Spike Lee : clockers Christopher Nolan : memento Darren Aronofsky : requiem for a dream Stanley Kubrick : the shining David Cronenberg : history of violence...although he did a tv programme called tourettes...if thats about what i think it is then thats my new favourite...**** **** **** |
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Jun 15 2006, 12:02 AM
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Martin Scorcese - Goodfellas
Jim Jarmusch - n/a Coen Brothers - Raising Arizona David Lynch - Blue Velvet Alfred Hitchcock - The Birds Francis Ford Coppola - The Godfather Brian DePalma - Scarface Roman Polanski - n/a Quentin Tarrantino - Pulp Fiction Oliver Stone - The Doors Spike Lee - 25th Hour Christopher Nolan - n/a Darren Aronofsky - Requiem For A Dream Stanley Kubrick - The Shining David Cronenberg - n/a -------------------- |
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Jun 15 2006, 12:03 AM
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Achilles the Kung-Fu Killer Group: Moderator Posts: 4,290 Joined: 11-July 05 From: Brisbane, Australia Member No.: 1,162 Favorite Movie: Donnie Darko |
QUOTE (everville23 @ Jun 15 2006, 03:30 AM) QUOTE (Caamora4 @ Jun 13 2006, 10:57 PM) David Lynch: Dune Wow, that's a surprise. Lynch himself even refuses to mention he made this film. I just finished reading the first four books of Dune last night (well, I didn't read them all in one night, but I read them all straight through), and I must say the Sci-Fi adaption of Dune was much better then Lynch. Well i quite like the movie and the only other Lynch movie i've seen is Mulholland Drive and although it was ok to watch, i can't say it was my favourite because i still don't have a clue what it was about. This post has been edited by Caamora4: Jun 16 2006, 02:10 PM -------------------- I was quoted in somebody's signature once, i still dream of those glory days - I SUPPORT PAMMING OVER SPAMMING |
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Jun 16 2006, 09:57 AM
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Martin Scorsese - Goodfellas
Jim Jarmusch - Only seen three of his films, Ghost Dog being the best. Coen Brothers - The Big Lebowski David Lynch - Dune Alfred Hitchcock - Psycho Francis Ford Coppola - The Godfather Brian De Palma - Carlito's Way Roman Polanski - Rosemary's Baby Quentin Tarantino - Pulp Fiction Oliver Stone - Salvador Spike Lee - Do The Right Thing, though I can't stand the man. Christopher Nolan - Memento Darren Aronofsky - Requiem For A Dream, really looking forward to The Fountain. Stanley Kubrick - Full Metal Jacket David Cronenberg - A History Of Violence --------------------  |
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Sep 25 2006, 10:09 PM
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QUOTE (Hot Springs Turtle @ Jun 13 2006, 12:18 PM) HST's terrible with directors, but will still comment in the interest of starting ein discussion. QUOTE Francis Ford Coppola: Godfather 2 Everybody I've spoken too thinks that the second Godfather is the best. I was wondering why this is? I'm not denying how great it was - the whole trilogy was fantastic - but if I hd to pick a favourite, I probably would've gone with the first one. I found it was more mobsterish (pardon the crudely thrown-together word). The first one had hits and extortion and all that, and was generally easier to follow, I found. I'm with you HST, I think the 2nd Godfather is quite good, but the first one is near perfect, so much drama, the characters are so strong, Michael's transition is so powerful, everything, it all comes together. I didn't like in the 2nd one how they had to make up all these new people like Hyman Roth. |
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Sep 27 2006, 12:31 AM
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Not a big fan of many of those or their films, just not my cup-o-tea you understand.
BUT - Roman Polanski - FRANTIC Eric Red - THE HITCHER Steven Spielberg - JAWS James Cameron - THE TERMINATOR Geroge Lucas - STAR WARS (A NEW HOPE) Paul Verhoeven - TOTAL RECALL Fritz Lang - METROPOLIS (M is a close second) David Cronenberg - THE FLY Stanley Kubrick - THE SHINING Tim Burton - SLEEPY HOLLOW (closely followed by BATMAN) Mamoru Oshii - GHOST IN THE SHELL (PATLABOR 2 close second) Sam Peckinpah - OSTERMAN WEEKEND (closely tailed by THE WILD BUNCH) Kurt Wimmer - EQUILIBRIUM Christophe Gans - BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLF (at a close second SILENT HILL) Ridley Scott - BLADE RUNNER Tony Scott - THE HUNGER That's all I can muster right now. (IMG:http://www.cinephiliacs.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) -------------------- Fear Of Blood Ultimately Leads to Fear Of The Flesh..
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Nov 25 2006, 08:24 AM
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1976 / MARTIN SCORSESE DOWN BY LAW 1986 / JIM JARMUSCH MILLER'S CROSSING 1990 / COEN BROS. LOST HIGHWAY 1997 / DAVID LYNCH PSYCHO 1960 / ALFRED HITCHCOCK THE GODFATHER 1972 / FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA HI, MOM! 1970 / BRIAN DEPALMA REPULSION 1965 / ROMAN POLANSKI PULP FICION 1994 / QUENTIN TARANTINO NATURAL BORN KILLERS 1994 / OLIVER STONE DO THE RIGHT THING 1989 / SPIKE LEE FOLLOWING 1998 / CHRISTOPHER NOLAN REQUIEM FOR A DREAM 2000 / DARREN ARONOFSKY A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 1972 / STANLEY KUBRICK DEAD RINGERS 1988 / DAVID CRONENBERG This post has been edited by Jason: Nov 25 2006, 08:39 AM |
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May 29 2008, 06:10 AM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 29-May 08 From: Alnilam, 2nd Star in the Orion Belt Member No.: 5,984 Favorite Movie: Godfather |
My top 5 fave directors, followed by the top 5 films of each.
5. Steven Spielberg: - 5. Jaws - 4. Schindler's List - 3. Raiders Of The Lost Ark - 2. E.T. -1. Close Encounters Of The 3rd fuckin' Kind 4. Stanley Kubrick: - 5. Dr. Strangelove - 4. Full Metal Jacket - 3. A Clockwork Orange - 2. The Shining - 1. 2001: A Space Odyssey 3. Martin Scorcese: - 5. Casino - 4. Last Temptation Of Christ - 3. Raging Bull - 2. Taxi Driver - 1. Goodfellas 2. Quentun Tarantino: - 5. Resevoir Dogs - 4. Jackie Brown - 3. Kill Bill Vol. 2 - 2. Kill Bill Vol. 1 - 1. Pulp Fiction 1. James Cameron: - 5. The Terminator - 4. Titanic - 3. The Terminator 2 - 2. The Abyss: Director's Cut - 1. Aliens |
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