Create the perfect filmmaker!

[zorbonaut]

We all have our favorite films, writers and directors.

I thought it would be fun to play Dr. Frankenstein and mash-up several different filmmakers to create the "Perfect Filmmaker".

Minimum requirement is that you mention at least 3 different Directors (living or dead).

Also, you must include what aspect of their filmmaking you are using to make the "Perfect Filmmaker".



I'll start us off.


To begin I would use the smart and unique dialogue of David Mamet.

For visual style I would use David Fincher for his distinct visual vision.

Then I would mix in some Hitchcock to create the suspense of course.

Wes Anderson's set design and ideas would be used as well.

Paul Thomas Anderson would bring montages and voiceovers along with driving the overall story. PTA would also be in charge of selecting the composer and driving the music.

I would then use the Coen Bros. for their quirky characters and unique form of comedy and crime depiction.

Last, I would use Stanley Kubrick's meticulous vision to oversee the whole project.


Who is next?

[Al_The_Strange]

My perfect filmmaker would include:

The storytelling of Christopher Nolan (exposition excluded).

The pacing of JJ Abrams.

The sharp scriptwriting skills of Quentin Tarantino.

The action of James Cameron.

The suspense and timing of Alfred Hitchcock.

The camerawork and cinematography of Ron Fricke.

The editing of Sergei Eisenstein.

Optional components:

The slow-motion effects of Zack Snyder.

The sense of fun from Robert Rodriguez.

The hyperbole of Paul Verhoeven.

The gore of Stuart Gordon.

[Astro Zombie]

Tommy Wiseau

[Ray Jackson]

[Doctor Jack]

There already is a perfect filmmaker.

[zorbonaut]

I was waiting for all of the one picture posts...

Come on- let's see some creativity.

[Rich65]

The only type of film I don't think Robert Wise made was a screwball/romantic comedy so I would mix in Frank Capra.

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Tommy Wiseau

I knew my list was missing something:

The football and doggie of Tommy Wiseau.

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by zorbonaut

I was waiting for all of the one picture posts...

Come on- let's see some creativity.

Ever think of leading by example?

[zorbonaut]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Ever think of leading by example?

I was kidding Ray but not sure what you mean...

[Ray Jackson]

Originally Posted by zorbonaut

I was kidding Ray but not sure what you mean...

I didn't read the OP requirements very closely and I was feeling lazy.

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

Ever think of leading by example?

He did lead by example.

[Talleyrand]

David Lynch as prolific as Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson.

[Buscemi]

The vision of Kubrick.
The balls of Peckinpah.
The creativity of Tarantino.
The dialogue skills of Billy Wilder.
The prolificness of late 80's/90's Oliver Stone.
The sense of humor of Paul Thomas Anderson.
The carefree nature of David Lynch.
The trust of Ron Howard (I read he's a nice guy).

And maybe the budget of James Cameron so we could get 2-3 films out of the cost of one.

[Dispatch Ninja]

Snyder is already the goat filmmaker.

[jabbercash]

The visual style of David Fincher
The humor of the Coen Bros
The dialogue of Tarantino
Martin Scorsese's vibrant direction
And the perfection of Kubrick

[grape_jelly]

The sleaze of John Waters.
The visual stylings and camerawork of classic Dario Argento.
The unyielding desire to break the medium of Jean-luc Godard.
The teenage angst of John Hughes.
The blessed ear for dialogue of Kevin Smith.