To me Kubrick is in a tier all by himself. Everyone agrees that his films have gorgeous imagery, depth and iconic moments, but it's the way he puts everything together that makes his films a unique experience. You are entertained, you think, you are taken into a fully realized world you've never seen, and you feel. The number one complaint about Kubrick is that the films are emotionless/cold, but this is not at all the case. Most films are using situations to create emotion, to make you feel a certain way or at least feel something. But Kubrick’s point of view is very objective, nothing is ever pushed on you. His aim is to take an interesting situation and capture the truth and beauty of it. And he ****ing succeeds every single time. If his films match your taste then you are rewarded with a rare depth of imagery, feeling and ideas. Besides being entertaining af. I watched the criterion blu-ray of Barry Lyndon recently (which is worth every dollar. Beautiful transfer and great bonus features). One of my favorite scenes is when Barry and Lady Lyndon are flirting are the card table. Such guts with this scene. It's like 3 minutes of sitting at this table with them watching their facial expressions and body language and music. And it is totally captivating. I could go on and on like this about Barry Lyndon and the other films all day. Each one has a handful of scenes that are as good as drugs. My other favorites… Bergman Lynch Coens Scorsese Woody Allen
There is no single answer. Right now the best director in the world is likely Greta Gerwig. She has incredible attention to detail and her dialogue is exceptional. The best directed movie I have ever seen is without question Citizen Kane.... The best active long term director is Darren Aronofsky. He is one of the best directors in film history. Quentin Tarentino is very unique and a favorite. Martin Scorcese was the best for for over a decade a long time ago but he is well past his prime. The other really good one no one wants to discuss is Woody Allen, he is arguably the best director over the last 40 years. His films are exceptionally good even if he ****** two of his daughters and married one of those.
Kubrick is on the Mount Rushmore of directors. I really enjoyed every single movie he made and he had a very unique style. I would put Hitchcock, Ford, Allen and Coppola on there as well. What isn’t discussed much is that directors can lose their fastball or no longer be cutting edge with originality. Their films are still enjoyable but someone like Scorsese is no longer breaking ground and feels aged.
The Three Amigos Inarritu Cuaron Guillermo del Toro To me directors are like fashion of the season, I look for younger directors. I also like the thrilling, weird and strange, so most likely David Fincher, M.Night Sh, Tim Burton type, Cohen and Safdie brothers. And some good indie ones, Noah Baumbach, Park Chan Woo, Bong Joon Ho, Wong Kar Wai, Greta Gerwig, Ang Lee and so on. Directors of TV shows have been great too, I enjoyed many.
Right there with you on Woody and Citizen Kane. Woody has written and directed a film a year for like 50 years. Some are great, some are okay. I enjoyed watching all of them, though. I think his strength and what makes his movies unique is definitely his writing though. I rewatched Citizen Kane recently right before I watched Mank. The direction really is what's great about it. That script in someone else's hands could have been ridiculous. I think Scorsese still has it, though. Silence was only 5 years ago, and that thing kicked me to the floor.
Probably Spielberg. There are a lot of great directors, but the magic of Jaws, E.T., Indiana Jones 1-3, Saving Private Ryan, and Jurassic Park is tough to match. Spielberg has more stinkers than others, but I would prefer someone that makes 5 great films and 20 not so great to someone than makes 2 great films and nothing else. I am not a movie studio. I can skip the bombs, so most good ones is better than highest average.
My favorite director? Right now Greta 5 years ago? Arnofosky. At their peak? Wells Best overall ever? Kubrick or Hitchcock
Nah, not necessarily... just have seen a lot of movies.... there is no one right now that can hold a candle to Kubrick so it is natural for people to say he is their favorite... many of his movies were before I was born, but he is still the best. Same with Coppola and Scorsese. What movie in the last 5 years is as good as Raging Bull or The Godfather? Hell, or Pulp Fiction?
