A movie's director has so much to do with how a movie is made, and their choices can make or break a film. This thread is about discussing why some directors are so amazing at what they do.
1. Stanley Kubrick- Kubrick's films are not merely amazing. Rather, they also make you think about them as you are walking out, and for a long time thereafter. His casting abilities and subtle nuances are phenomenal, be it the gradual insanity of Jack Nicholson's Jack Torrance in The Shining, or Malcolm Macdowell's portrayal of morally ambiguous Alex in A Clockwork Orange. Who can forget Alex "Singin' in the Rain" or Private Pyle's last scene in Full Metal Jacket?
2. Steven Spielberg- Spielberg has been responsible for many of our best movies. Both Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan's gritty, realistic stories tug at your heartstrings. The theme of Jaws is one of our most iconic pieces of movie music ever. He creates art, and his stories captivate our imagination.
3. Martin Scorsese- Raging Bull is amazing. It is the greatest sports movie ever, bar none. He would earn a spot on here solely for that movie. He did not fear controversy, creating movies such as the Last Temptation of Christ. His attention to detail is impecable. Subtle changes are brought out by the black and white filming of Raging Bull, and in The Aviator, Hughes is shown from all angles. Nothing escapes him.
These are my favorites. What are yours? Discuss.
