In your opinion, who are the best directors on English-speaking films? In addition, what are their main themes when doing a film? FOr example: Black pride, gangs,etc.

Director: Russ Meyer

Theme: Boobs

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Ingmar Bergman: depression and angst

Woody Allen: issues in interpersonal relationships and mankind's quest for meaning in a universe devoid of god.

Thanks. More?

Federico Fellini: dischord between the heart and mind, hope and despair.

Akira Kurosawa: the conflict between good and evil.

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David Lynch: the unbearable nature of reality and the conflict between fantasy and reality in relation to dealing with guilt.

There are other auteurs out there, but the ones that I mentioned are my favorites...

AND: Ooops, you wanted English-language filmmakers.

Bergman = Swedish
Kurasawa = Japanese
Fellini = Italian

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I couldn't tell you.Movies for me are all special effects,comedy,and T&A.I think i know the names of five directors.TOPS :LOL:

4LOVE said:

LOL.

Ice,
since you seem to have the most knowlegde on these directors and their themes, what are the titles of their best movies?

careydevi said:

I am quite fond of the following movies:

"The Seventh Seal" - Bergman
"Cries and Whispers" - Bergman
"Wild Strawberries" - Bergman

"Nights of Cabiria" - Fellini
"Juliet of the Spirits" - Fellini
"8 1/2" - Fellini
"La Strada" - Fellini

"Yojimbo" - Kurosawa
"Sanjuro" - Kurosawa
"Seven Samurai" - Kurosawa
"Rashomon" - Kurosawa

"Crimes and Misdemeanors" - Woody Allen
"Interiors" - Woody Allen
"Another Woman" - Woody Allen
"Annie Hall" - Woody Allen
"Love and Death" - Woody Allen

"Mulholland Drive" - David Lynch
"Lost Highway" - David Lynch
"Eraserhead" - David Lynch
"Blue Velvet" - David Lynch

Thanks.

careydevi said:

No problem... these films are some of my favorites by these directors but others might prefer different films. It also depends upon what you are in the mood for, as most of these films are fairly deep and filled with meaning. They are certainly not Hollywood type movies.

Where is Aerogram when you need him???

IceNine said:

I understand that. Thanks once,again.

I am really unfamiliar with these directors, and their works, but hopefully I can see a few of their works.


Nevertheless, do you see these movies just because they are "fairly deep and filled with meaning."? What ele cathces your attention in thought-provoking films?

Acting? Direction? etc.

careydevi said:

When you watch some of these films you will see that the direction is PERFECT and the films are just incredible. I have always been drawn to films that deal with philosophical topics or the human condition and these directors are brilliant with this material.

Each of the directors that I mentioned are absolutely brilliant and have shot some of the most wonderful films ever.

I usually prefer thought-provoking films to mindless entertainment, but I can enjoy both depending upon my mood.

Coen Brothers.

Themes: ?

Sylvester Stallone: Making men feel like they have 14 inch long, 4 inch wide johnsons

Rocky
Rocky II
Rambo: First Blood Part 2

Spike Lee. underlying theme: white people are stupid and/or evil.

which is funny, because if it wasn't for the white studio heads, Spike wouldn't get any $ to make his crappy movies. talk about biting the hand that feeds...

Martin Scorscese. theme: don't fuck with Italians...

Michael Mann, a.o. Heat, The Insider

Peter Weir, Dead Poets Soeciety, Truman Show

David Fincher, Fight Club

John Hughes: Teen angst, slapstick comedies

Francis Ford Coppola: Dark dramas, always serious.

Martin Scorcesi: Realism and in criminal situations

Quentin Tarantino: Blood, shock, crime. I love him!

Guy Ritchie: Fast paced stories that all tie 2gether at the end...usually involving crime and murder.

Robert Redford: Americana style stories, great lighting

theres more... it's just taking 2 long 2 think of them right now.


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twonabomber said:

Apparently the white studios don't feel bitten or even portrayed the way you say.
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Wolf said:

they know they're better off giving Spike the money, or else they'd have to face the wrath of Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton...

Paul Verhoven...cruelty and disregard for life

I don't actually like his theme, but some of his depictions of violence are just stunning to behold...

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Ice and others, who are the best script writers?