Favorite Movie Director Poll - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

jhiggy23 · 09-26-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kotsedriver

Robert Zemeckis

Very good director. Sorry for the omission. I love how these polls oftentimes devolve into who or what was left out, but I am catching a few of my blatant omissions. A director that I really love is Ed Zwick (Glory, Last Samurai, Blood Diamond, Defiance, Courage Under Fire)....what a great action director, who picks little known but interesting topics.

chemokidd · 09-26-2009, 12:18 AM

I love Tarantino

jhiggy23 · 09-26-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chemokidd

I love Tarantino

What is your favorite movie by him?

FindYourWay · 09-26-2009, 12:39 AM

Lasse Hallström

Elvis · 09-26-2009, 01:06 AM

What no love on the poll for Richard Donner?

Lepidopterous · 09-26-2009, 01:08 AM

Great thread, jhiggy. I remember discussing The Fountain with you in the retrospect thread and it was great. Senseless criticisms on Fountain being your favorite movie...? I can back you up on that one. By the way, I blind-bought The New World a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end, although I did not know what to expect.

I voted Tarantino, although I have a handful of favorites. Danny Boyle, Guillermo Del Toro, Robert Rodriguez, and Paul W.S. Anderson are my faves interchangeably.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Michael Mann are up there and also make fantastic movies that I love.

As far as omissions, I would agree that Lumet and Zwick should have been on there, as well as Boyle, but it is a good list nonetheless.

jhiggy23 · 09-26-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DjMethod

Great thread, jhiggy. I remember discussing The Fountain with you in the retrospect thread and it was great. Senseless criticisms on Fountain being your favorite movie...? I can back you up on that one. By the way, I blind-bought The New World a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end, although I did not know what to expect.

I voted Tarantino, although I have a handful of favorites. Danny Boyle, Guillermo Del Toro, Robert Rodriguez, and Paul W.S. Anderson are my faves interchangeably.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Michael Mann are up there and also make fantastic movies that I love.

As far as omissions, I would agree that Lumet and Zwick should have been on there, as well as Boyle, but it is a good list nonetheless.

At $12.99, it was a good blind buy. I think the picture quality alone makes The New World worth buying. I am so happy that it got a good treatment. When I first bought a blu-ray player, that was the movie that came to mind that I most wanted to see converted. If you are interested, it would be my pleasure to send you my thesis about the films of Terrence Malick. It has several pages devoted to an analysis of The New World. PM me if you are interested.

It's funny, I was just at the gym and the whole time I was there I was thinking of all the directors I omitted. Danny Boyle is another obvious one, as well as Del Toro, Rodriguez, and Anderson. Mel Gibson I think prob should have also been included, as Braveheart and Apocalypto are excellent films. One that I purposely did not include but would have liked to see get some recognition is Andrei Tarkovsky. He is incredible. Steven Soderbergh is another I should have listed. Ahh, frustrating! I think I will leave the polls to others from now on!

jhiggy23 · 09-26-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FindYourWay

Lasse Hallström

Perfect example of why I love being on this site. Hallstrom is a great director who a lot of ppl don't know by name but know his films: Chocolat, Cider House Rules, What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Nice pick FindYourWay.

jhiggy23 · 09-26-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

What no love on the poll for Richard Donner?

Ah good point. The Omen, The Goonies, Superman, and Lethal Weapon. Great resume and an absent-minded exclusion.

jhiggy23 · 09-26-2009, 01:29 AM

DJ, what would you say are your favorite films from those respective directors? I too remember the fountain retrospect thread. I am still very impressed with how well you interpreted after only two viewings, when it took me much longer and many more viewings to understand it that well.

sub-zero · 09-26-2009, 01:31 AM

Guillermo Del Toro

Elandyll · 09-26-2009, 01:37 AM

I know his "street cred" went down these past few years, but I got to say John Carpenter.

#2 would be Clint Eastwood, #3 Sam Raimi, then #4 Blier and #5 Jackson.

nathanp · 09-26-2009, 01:45 AM

So many great directors on that list, but my vote goes to Alfred Hitchcock with Fellini being a not too distant second.

Kaiju · 09-26-2009, 01:59 AM

oh yeah I forgot about Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Blu-ray Fanatic · 09-26-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I've been expanding my thesis for several years about symbolism in film, first starting with the films of Terrence Malick and expanding to include other films like The Fountain. While the film has many flaws, its underlying purpose and construction is pretty incredible. As for your second point, a bit of clarity of thought before typing a sentence is always a good idea.

You're a feisty one aren't you? I'm glad a poll created for the enjoyment of others has devolved into you attempting to be tough on a forum.

I must've woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and had a bad day at work and with no beer in the refrigerator. I guess thats what got me feisty.

Lord_Stewie · 09-26-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Apologies...who is it?

Hayao Miyazaki of course.

And don't apologize, you were almost perfect with the list.

jhiggy23 · 09-26-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

Hayao Miyazaki of course.

And don't apologize, you were almost perfect with the list.

Ahhh the great manga director! I admit, I had never heard of him until he was nominated for an Academy Award for Howl's Moving Castle. Good pick!

Lord_Stewie · 09-26-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Ahhh the great manga director! I admit, I had never heard of him until he was nominated for an Academy Award for Howl's Moving Castle. Good pick!

you left out spirited away.

jhiggy23 · 09-26-2009, 02:18 AM

I admit, at this point I'm a little surprised! I thought for sure that Scorsese would have gotten more votes; Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, The Departed!

I fully expected Tarantino to be tops though, as his fans are very dedicated to him.

jhiggy23 · 09-26-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

you left out spirited away.

Touche, his oscar winner!

View Poll Results: Favorite Movie Director?
Terrence Malick	1	0.44%
Michael Mann	1	0.44%
Steven Spielberg	30	13.22%
Woody Allen	4	1.76%
Quentin Tarantino	16	7.05%
George A. Romero	2	0.88%
Martin Scorsese	9	3.96%
Paul Thomas Anderson	3	1.32%
Clint Eastwood	4	1.76%
Alfred Hitchcock	19	8.37%
John Ford	1	0.44%
Franco Zeffirelli	0	0%
Coen Brothers	5	2.20%
Frank Darabont	0	0%
Stanley Kubrick	21	9.25%
John Carpenter	10	4.41%
Orson Welles	0	0%
Jean-Luc Goddard	2	0.88%
Charlie Chaplin	0	0%
Federico Fellini	0	0%
Ron Howard	0	0%
Ridley Scott	11	4.85%
David Fincher	4	1.76%
Akira Kurosawa	5	2.20%
George Lucas	2	0.88%
Ingmar Bergman	1	0.44%
John Huston	0	0%
Francis Ford Coppola	3	1.32%
James Cameron	9	3.96%
Milos Forman	0	0%
Pedro Almodovar	1	0.44%
Werner Herzog	4	1.76%
Francois Truffaut	0	0%
Ang Lee	1	0.44%
David Lean	1	0.44%
Christopher Nolan	12	5.29%
Tim Burton	3	1.32%
David Lynch	7	3.08%
Oliver Stone	3	1.32%
Other	32	14.10%
Voters: 227. You may not vote on this poll

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09-26-2009, 12:18 AM	#42
chemokidd Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nashville, TN Home Theater Gallery:30 Blu-ray collection:108 Blu-ray reviews:8	I love Tarantino

09-26-2009, 12:39 AM	#44
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	Lasse Hallström

09-26-2009, 01:06 AM	#45
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	What no love on the poll for Richard Donner?

09-26-2009, 01:08 AM	#46
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Great thread, jhiggy. I remember discussing The Fountain with you in the retrospect thread and it was great. Senseless criticisms on Fountain being your favorite movie...? I can back you up on that one. By the way, I blind-bought The New World a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end, although I did not know what to expect. I voted Tarantino, although I have a handful of favorites. Danny Boyle, Guillermo Del Toro, Robert Rodriguez, and Paul W.S. Anderson are my faves interchangeably. Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Michael Mann are up there and also make fantastic movies that I love. As far as omissions, I would agree that Lumet and Zwick should have been on there, as well as Boyle, but it is a good list nonetheless.

09-26-2009, 01:29 AM	#50
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	DJ, what would you say are your favorite films from those respective directors? I too remember the fountain retrospect thread. I am still very impressed with how well you interpreted after only two viewings, when it took me much longer and many more viewings to understand it that well.

09-26-2009, 01:31 AM	#51
sub-zero Active Member Member since:Jul 2009	Guillermo Del Toro

09-26-2009, 01:37 AM	#52
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	I know his "street cred" went down these past few years, but I got to say John Carpenter. #2 would be Clint Eastwood, #3 Sam Raimi, then #4 Blier and #5 Jackson.

09-26-2009, 01:45 AM	#53
nathanp Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta Blu-ray collection:1326 Blu-ray reviews: 23	So many great directors on that list, but my vote goes to Alfred Hitchcock with Fellini being a not too distant second.

09-26-2009, 01:59 AM	#54
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:448 Blu-ray collection:1233 Trading Score:102	oh yeah I forgot about Jean-Pierre Jeunet

09-26-2009, 02:18 AM	#59
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	I admit, at this point I'm a little surprised! I thought for sure that Scorsese would have gotten more votes; Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, The Departed! I fully expected Tarantino to be tops though, as his fans are very dedicated to him.

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