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mrcozdude 
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 03:15 |
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Honorary mentions Paul Anderson,Clint Eastwood,Ridley Scott,Peter Jackson,Hitchcock,Kevin Smith,Tarrantino & Speilberg.
Directors that suck Uwe Boll,Michael Bay,Roland Emmerich,Rob Cohen & Paul Ws Anderson
Oh and I forgot Schumacher
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ExittheLemming
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 03:31 |
Good topic for a poll certainly. I voted for Coppola simply because he directed my favourite movie of all time Apocalypse Now (although apart from the Godfather movies, I could not name another film he directed  ) Apart from being one of the most cinematographically beautiful films ever made, the themes and story line will continue to reveal hidden nuances and layers for eons to come. BTW for me, it is not principally a movie about Vietnam, but an allegory into the Heart of Darkness at the core of all men susceptible to the cult of the personality (on which it is based from Joseph Conrad's novel) It was a difficult choice as I almost opted for Martin Scorsese on account of Goodfellas, Raging Bull and Taxi Driver. PS Thanks for omitting the talentless plagiarist Tarantino from the list. 
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 03:44 |
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Voted for Sergio Leone.
He had a beautiful and unique style (although somewhat resemblant of Akira Kurosawa's) and directed multiple film classics, even with (or perhaps because of) the tiny budget that he had in the mid 60s. Once Upon a Time in the West remains one of my favourite films...
Furthermore, the combination of Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone was just perfect (and they used to be classmates too!).
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 04:11 |
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David Lynch from the list (with W.Allen next), but where is Tarantino?
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mrcozdude
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 05:03 |
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Tarantino is a honorary mention.I like his comedy violence and over the top style but he's completely misinterpreted as a genius.Watch any Japanese film and you can see this style.Some good films but not good enough for my list.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 05:14 |
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^I agree. Tarantino is overrated as a director.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 05:31 |
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That's a very good list of directors. I chose Kubrick although I also love the Coen Brothers and Spike Jonez and have a good deal of respect for David Lynch.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 05:52 |
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Romero really stands out like sore thumb lol Oh well I think he's great.
I voted for Herzog but Kubrick and Gilliam close behind.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 05:56 |
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Yeah, Werner Herzog is great. I should see more of his films, but Aguirre, the Wrath of God was great. I believe Coppola even drew inspiration from it for Apocalypse Now.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 07:56 |
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Woody Allen from these but they're all awesome, I like them all (but I haven't seen any Vincent Gallo, I think).
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 08:52 |
Gilliam from the list, but I also like Herzog.
Not listed - Tim Burton (yeah, I know, but do I really enjoy his films), Fassbinder, Wim Wenders, Caro & Jeunet, J-J Beineix, and Dave McKean (eventhough he's only done one film so far)
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mrcozdude
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 19:53 |
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I like a few Burton films such as Big Fish & Edward Scissors hands.But find his goth crew to be a little repetitive.The films I do like are fantastic the larger percentage I do not.
I think not having Tarantino & Speilberg on the list are going to put people of voting.Im pretty sure people would just vote for them because they would recognise their name.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 20:03 |
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Woody, despite his annoying presence and questionable private life, one of the most accomplished - not to mention prolific - film storytellers in movie history
..not on the list Hitchcock and Christopher Nolan for those last two Batmans
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 20:46 |
From this list, the Cohen brothers (most precisely for Fargo, Man Who Wasn't There and Big Lebowsky) followed by Kubrick (for Clockwork Orange), Scorsese (for Taxi Driver) and Leone (for Once Upon A Time In America).
Out of this list, Quentin Tarantino, my all-time favorite director, for the excellent Inglorious Basterds, the classic Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs.
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 21:32 |
 ^ Kieslowski Also Woody Allen, Henry Jaglom, and Tarantino is good fun.
Edited by Finnforest - January 09 2010 at 21:33
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 00:37 |
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Kubrick; 2001 is, in my opinion, one of the greatest movies ever. Ridley Scott would have given him competition from me, as I think Blade Runner's nearly as excellent and Alien is awesome as well.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 09:40 |
 snobb wrote:
David Lynch from the list (with W.Allen next), but where is Tarantino? |
He's lurking in the bushes waiting to rip somebody off
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 10:01 |
manofmystery wrote:
snobb wrote:
David Lynch from the list (with W.Allen next), but where is Tarantino? |
He's lurking in the bushes waiting to rip somebody off |
Yeah, but he's never claimed to be an original, has he? Isn't his entire career just an homage of his favorites as a movie fan? What makes him worthwhile is the way he does it, with a lot of flair and quality. No?
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 10:41 |
Finnforest wrote:
manofmystery wrote:
snobb wrote:
David Lynch from the list (with W.Allen next), but where is Tarantino? |
He's lurking in the bushes waiting to rip somebody off |
Yeah, but he's never claimed to be an original, has he? Isn't his entire career just an homage of his favorites as a movie fan?
What makes him worthwhile is the way he does it, with a lot of flair and quality. No?
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Yes I think that's broadly true. If Tarantino was a musician he'd be in a tribute band.
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Posted: January 10 2010 at 10:57 |
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I think Kubrick has the most diverse and consistently great filmography.
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