Comments on: Top 10 Living Directors http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/ Ultimate Top 10 Lists - Listverse Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:38:13 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Bert http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-227196 Bert Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:25:51 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-227196 I think the criteria have to be expanded a bit. I mean, Coppola directed some of the greatest films of all time in the (first two) Godfather movies and Apocalypse Now, but besides those and The Coversation, what else has he done? Jack - with Robin Williams. Not quite up to par. Same with Lucas. Star Wars is probably the most influential film in history, but what else has he done besides that and American Grafitti? Should one, two, or three great films get you on the list ahead of say, Clint Eastwood, or Tim Burton who consistently directs great movies? The "living" qualifier seems to imply that "hey, these guys are still alive and thus they could direct some more great movies". Based on recent history, I'd say Lucas and Coppola are more in the category of "directed some great, landmark, influential movies but are past their prime". That being said, Scorcese, Spielberg, and the Coens MUST be on any list for the quantity and consistent quality of their work. I think the criteria have to be expanded a bit. I mean, Coppola directed some of the greatest films of all time in the (first two) Godfather movies and Apocalypse Now, but besides those and The Coversation, what else has he done? Jack – with Robin Williams. Not quite up to par.

Same with Lucas. Star Wars is probably the most influential film in history, but what else has he done besides that and American Grafitti?

Should one, two, or three great films get you on the list ahead of say, Clint Eastwood, or Tim Burton who consistently directs great movies? The “living” qualifier seems to imply that “hey, these guys are still alive and thus they could direct some more great movies”. Based on recent history, I’d say Lucas and Coppola are more in the category of “directed some great, landmark, influential movies but are past their prime”.

That being said, Scorcese, Spielberg, and the Coens MUST be on any list for the quantity and consistent quality of their work.

]]> By: threewinds http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-223173 threewinds Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:10:14 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-223173 Clint Eastwood is not here? Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven, Bird, Pale Rider, Flags of Our Fathers, Gran Turino... What more do you need? Clint Eastwood is not here?

Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven, Bird, Pale Rider, Flags of Our Fathers, Gran Turino…

What more do you need?

]]> By: Only american directors? http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-221227 Only american directors? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:53:17 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-221227 Talking about living filmdirectors I find it insane not to include Werner Herzog (Germany) and Lars Von Trier (Denmark) - especially if you want to name Lynch nr. 1. I also find it silly to call Woody Allen a comedy-director like Landis. He is all about big city life, angst, eksistensialism - he might tackle it funny, but its much more than. And only including american directors, Allen should bee in the top 5 of all time..Love your site BTW ;-) Talking about living filmdirectors I find it insane not to include Werner Herzog (Germany) and Lars Von Trier (Denmark) – especially if you want to name Lynch nr. 1. I also find it silly to call Woody Allen a comedy-director like Landis. He is all about big city life, angst, eksistensialism – he might tackle it funny, but its much more than. And only including american directors, Allen should bee in the top 5 of all time..Love your site BTW ;-)

]]> By: Hi http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-219070 Hi Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:57:05 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-219070 Surprised QT is not in the top 5 Surprised QT is not in the top 5

]]> By: kennypo65 http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-218650 kennypo65 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:48:12 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-218650 Will you idiots please read the intro before starting with the standard "too American-centric" rubbish. It clearly states, english language films. Sorry,but Hollywierd has a near monopoly on those films. Will you idiots please read the intro before starting with the standard “too American-centric” rubbish. It clearly states, english language films. Sorry,but Hollywierd has a near monopoly on those films.

]]> By: ryan http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-215533 ryan Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:52:41 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-215533 lynch is definitely deserving of making this list. however my list would be a little bit different because a list not including Paul Thomas Anderson is not legitimate in my opinion. He eventually will become the greatest living director and the only reason i put scorsese in front of PTA is his body of work. 1. Martin Scorsese 2. Paul Thomas Anderson 3. Christopher Nolan 4. Coen Bros 5. David Lynch HM: Tarantino, Aronofsky, Michael Mann, Fincher lynch is definitely deserving of making this list. however my list would be a little bit different because a list not including Paul Thomas Anderson is not legitimate in my opinion. He eventually will become the greatest living director and the only reason i put scorsese in front of PTA is his body of work.

1. Martin Scorsese
2. Paul Thomas Anderson
3. Christopher Nolan
4. Coen Bros
5. David Lynch

HM: Tarantino, Aronofsky, Michael Mann, Fincher

]]> By: M http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-209622 M Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:26:26 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-209622 Tarantino. What a guy. I dont know where i'd be without Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and the craft of the Kill Bill volumes, although Death Proof let me down :( Tarantino. What a guy. I dont know where i’d be without Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction and the craft of the Kill Bill volumes, although Death Proof let me down :(

]]> By: kweng http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-186087 kweng Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:00:58 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-186087 agree with the others...i'm kinda sad tim burton's not here. his movies are really cool and creative. agree with the others…i’m kinda sad tim burton’s not here. his movies are really cool and creative.

]]> By: Brad M http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-176132 Brad M Tue, 26 May 2009 11:37:18 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-176132 I agree with David Lynch, but was very surprised he was number 1, i thought i was alone in that sentiment! also p.t. anderson is a name noone seems to be throwing around, a very talented young filmmaker. good list otherwise, and no, ridley scott does not deserve to be there. I agree with David Lynch, but was very surprised he was number 1, i thought i was alone in that sentiment!

also p.t. anderson is a name noone seems to be throwing around, a very talented young filmmaker. good list otherwise, and no, ridley scott does not deserve to be there.

]]> By: georgia http://listverse.com/2007/08/21/top-10-living-directors/#comment-170374 georgia Sun, 10 May 2009 01:23:24 +0000 http://listverse.com/miscellaneous/top-10-living-directors/#comment-170374 I think Michael Gondry would be a nice addition to the list. I think Michael Gondry would be a nice addition to the list.

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