Long-Absent Directors You'd Like to See Working Again - Blu-ray Forum

Cremildo · 06-06-2019, 07:43 PM

The reasons vary - some retire (Béla Tarr), others prefer to do documentaries (Walter Salles) or TV and other kinds of art (David Lynch), while some just plain disappear (Stephen Sommers).

There are those who had a string of failures and seemingly couldn't overcome them (Martin Brest, Richard Kelly), or returned to their homeland (Jan De Bont, who served as cinematographer in a Dutch documentary in 2012), or have problems getting something made (Todd Field).

And there are those who just take their sweet time preparing their next projects (I assume Bennett Miller fits here).

That doesn't mean their fans, or people just interested in their work, don't yearn for their return.

Personally, I'd love to see Frank Darabont making another movie. His last one was The Mist, released almost 12 years ago.

What about you? Who do you miss?

BluBonnet · 06-06-2019, 07:46 PM

George Lucas, more than anyone. But if he wants to enjoy his retirement, fine

I also miss Paul Verhoeven and John Woo making movies in Hollywood.

oilers73 · 06-06-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

The reasons vary - some retire (Béla Tarr), a few have health problems (Andrew Davis), others prefer to do documentaries (Walter Salles) or TV and other kinds of art (David Lynch), while some just plain disappear (Stephen Sommers).

There are those who had a string of failures and seemingly couldn't overcome them (Martin Brest, Richard Kelly), or returned to their homeland (Jan De Bont, who served as cinematographer in a Dutch documentary in 2012), or have problems getting something made (Todd Field).

And there are those who just take their sweet time preparing their next projects (I assume Bennett Miller fits here).

That doesn't mean their fans, or people just interested in their work, don't yearn for their return.

Personally, I'd love to see Frank Darabont making another movie. His last one was The Mist, released almost 12 years ago.

What about you? Who do you miss?

David Fincher's last film was five years ago, and that's far too long!

Gacivory · 06-06-2019, 07:48 PM

Bennett Miller
Andrew Dominik

Himmel · 06-06-2019, 07:51 PM

John McTiernan, hasn't done anything since 2003. We need him back to give us proper Predator, and Die Hard films.

BluBonnet · 06-06-2019, 07:57 PM

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John McTiernan, hasn't done anything since 2003. We need him back to give us proper Predator, and Die Hard films.

He was keeping busy in federal prison. Guess lying to the FBI doesn't do much for your career!!

Darth Marcus · 06-06-2019, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by oilers73

David Fincher's last film was five years ago, and that's far too long!

You can watch his recent work on the Netflix show Mindhunter. But I agree, it would be nice to see a new Fincher film in theaters again.

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Bennett Miller
Andrew Dominik

I LOVED Foxcatcher. One of my top films of 2014. It's a crime there hasn't been a new Bennett Miller film since.

JDub1 · 06-06-2019, 08:03 PM

John Carpenter. If he had Directed Halloween 2018, I wonder how different it would have been, especially if he had full control and the studio gave him free reign

BladeRunner2007 · 06-06-2019, 08:08 PM

John Carpenter
Dario Argento
Troy Duffy
Richard Stanley
John McTiernan
Richard Kelly
David Lynch

Cremildo · 06-06-2019, 08:11 PM

Those who mentioned McTiernan will be happy soon.

Thomas Irwin · 06-06-2019, 08:12 PM

Fred Dekker. I know he co-wrote The Predator, but I want to see him directing again. Other people need to accept some of the responsibility for Robocop 3.

BluBonnet · 06-06-2019, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

Those who mentioned McTiernan will be happy soon.

It depends how good the finished product is. Not that I'm not all for the rehabilitation of ex-convicts!

craigbarr2003 · 06-06-2019, 08:17 PM

Definitely Martin Brest. He didn't have a string of failures, he had one underperformer (MEET JOE BLACK that did fairly well on the home video market at the time) and one massive bomb (GIGLI). But he's gifted us to some good to great films in his career (SCENT OF A WOMAN, MIDNIGHT RUN, BEVERLY HILLS COP, and the original GOING IN STYLE). Not to mention he's only 67 now. But from everyone I've talked to, we don't know if it's so much about him not being able to get a film financed now as it is he hasn't been interested after the beating he took for GIGLI.

AaronJ · 06-06-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

He was keeping busy in federal prison. Guess lying to the FBI doesn't do much for your career!!

No, it absolutely does not. That's why you keep your mouth closed. You can't lie that way.

And yes, Fincher does have the Netflix series, but I agree that I would love to see another film from him. He's one of my favorites.

Not long ago I would have said Soderbergh, but that doesn't apply anymore, obviously.

I can't really think of anyone off the top my head though. I wish Favreau would direct something in which I had some interest, but I know that's not what you're asking about.

CelluloidPal · 06-06-2019, 08:19 PM

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It depends how good the finished product is. Not that I'm not all for the rehabilitation of ex-convicts!

It doesn't sound like it.

BluBonnet · 06-06-2019, 08:19 PM

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It doesn't sound like it.

Why not?

CelluloidPal · 06-06-2019, 08:25 PM

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Why not?

It looks like you're trying to be insincere and mean spirited about it all.

Ruemorgue10 · 06-06-2019, 08:29 PM

John Waters. It's been fifteen years since his last feature film.

MJD64 · 06-06-2019, 08:39 PM

John Dahl.

Dahl directed some terrific films: RED ROCK WEST, THE LAST SEDUCTION, ROUNDERS and JOY RIDE. He still directs for TV, but I'd love to see him make another movie.

klauswhereareyou · 06-06-2019, 08:39 PM

David Cronenberg
David Fincher

can't think of any more Davids.

06-06-2019, 07:43 PM	#1
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1051 Trading Score:51	Long-Absent Directors You'd Like to See Working Again The reasons vary - some retire (Béla Tarr), others prefer to do documentaries (Walter Salles) or TV and other kinds of art (David Lynch), while some just plain disappear (Stephen Sommers). There are those who had a string of failures and seemingly couldn't overcome them (Martin Brest, Richard Kelly), or returned to their homeland (Jan De Bont, who served as cinematographer in a Dutch documentary in 2012), or have problems getting something made (Todd Field). And there are those who just take their sweet time preparing their next projects (I assume Bennett Miller fits here). That doesn't mean their fans, or people just interested in their work, don't yearn for their return. Personally, I'd love to see Frank Darabont making another movie. His last one was The Mist, released almost 12 years ago. What about you? Who do you miss? Last edited by Cremildo; 06-06-2019 at 09:13 PM. Reason: Andrew Davis does NOT have health problems!

06-06-2019, 07:46 PM	#2
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	George Lucas, more than anyone. But if he wants to enjoy his retirement, fine I also miss Paul Verhoeven and John Woo making movies in Hollywood.

06-06-2019, 07:48 PM	#4
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1122 Blu-ray collection:5615 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	Bennett Miller Andrew Dominik

06-06-2019, 07:51 PM	#5
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301	John McTiernan, hasn't done anything since 2003. We need him back to give us proper Predator, and Die Hard films.

06-06-2019, 08:03 PM	#8
JDub1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Iowa, The Hawkeye State Blu-ray reviews:65	John Carpenter. If he had Directed Halloween 2018, I wonder how different it would have been, especially if he had full control and the studio gave him free reign

06-06-2019, 08:08 PM	#9
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	John Carpenter Dario Argento Troy Duffy Richard Stanley John McTiernan Richard Kelly David Lynch

06-06-2019, 08:11 PM	#10
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1051 Trading Score:51	Those who mentioned McTiernan will be happy soon.

06-06-2019, 08:12 PM	#11
Thomas Irwin Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:87	Fred Dekker. I know he co-wrote The Predator, but I want to see him directing again. Other people need to accept some of the responsibility for Robocop 3.

06-06-2019, 08:17 PM	#13
craigbarr2003 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2019 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:859 Blu-ray collection:5935 Trading Score:17	Definitely Martin Brest. He didn't have a string of failures, he had one underperformer (MEET JOE BLACK that did fairly well on the home video market at the time) and one massive bomb (GIGLI). But he's gifted us to some good to great films in his career (SCENT OF A WOMAN, MIDNIGHT RUN, BEVERLY HILLS COP, and the original GOING IN STYLE). Not to mention he's only 67 now. But from everyone I've talked to, we don't know if it's so much about him not being able to get a film financed now as it is he hasn't been interested after the beating he took for GIGLI.

06-06-2019, 08:29 PM	#18
Ruemorgue10 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:3550 DVD collection:56 Trading Score:1	John Waters. It's been fifteen years since his last feature film.

06-06-2019, 08:39 PM	#19
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	John Dahl. Dahl directed some terrific films: RED ROCK WEST, THE LAST SEDUCTION, ROUNDERS and JOY RIDE. He still directs for TV, but I'd love to see him make another movie.

06-06-2019, 08:39 PM	#20
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:233 Blu-ray collection:2200 Digital collection:25 Prime collection:1	David Cronenberg David Fincher can't think of any more Davids.

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