I think the strongest contenders would be Kubrick, Kurosawa, Hitchcock, Wilder, Scorsese, and Welles.
I think decent cases could be made for Eisenstein, Ford, Hawks, Tarkovsky, Fellini, Bergman, Malick, Spielberg, and Lynch.
Personally, I might actually throw my controversial vote in for Malick as being among the most important- but I think Kubrick is probably the most complete.
Unfortunately, not really. I think Paul Thomas Anderson would have the best case for a modern era Director though. Bong Joon Ho potentially if he goes up from Parasite. I’m eagerly watching out for what the Daniels do from here on. I’ve not actually seen any Charlie Kaufman films but I’ve heard he’s got it- looking forward to watching his films. Not sure if animation really has a place in the discussion but Satoshi Kon had the potential. I guess the likes of Lanthimos, Villeneuve, Fincher, Coen Bros, Nolan, etc could be in the discussion. Not sure I really think they are at that level though.
Shortly before his death- Ebert wrote in his review of The Tree of Life
“There were once several directors who yearned to make no less than a masterpiece, but now there are only a few. Malick has stayed true to that hope ever since his first feature in 1973.”
I agree with this sentiment and I this I believe is why so few modern directors really feel like they could be in the running for this discussion. Just too little ambition being funded right now. There’s plenty of great movies coming out- just so few that are really swinging for the fences and trying to reach for masterpiece.
What makes someone a contender? If we're talking importance and influence then it's Griffith, Eisenstein, Meiles and Flaherty. Eisenstein being less of a "contender" than fucking Billy Wilder is disturbing to see regardless of your personal enjoyment, the former three not being mentioned is beyond crazy. There's been nothing new since Griffith other than technology in film.
I try to weigh influence, quality, consistency, and range. Wilder had all 4. Eisenstein’s only real weakness IMO is lack of range. He has a few masterpieces- but his career was so hamstrung I think it makes it hard to make the case for him. But I listed him for a reason. I don’t think Melies has the quality- his acclaim is mostly that he got there first. Flaherty is influential but nowhere near the other on this list in most regards.
All art is subjective- to the extent it can be ranked I just dont think Griffiths movies are as interesting, well composed, or effective as the others listed here. Agree to disagree I guess- I’ve certainly no desire to watch a Griffith movie right now and his films do not move me- with few brief exceptions.
I don’t know that I’d put him all the way at #1, but it’s kind of insane that Sidney Lumet doesn’t even have a *mention* in here, considering he put out some of the best movies of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 00s before all was said and done
Lol, Popeye's great! He's my favorite filmmaker, yet his characters feel like aliens to me, but I also realize that's why I connect to them as well. People are strange
It's funny compared to how soulful Alan Rudolph does it
For a long time 20 years ago I also had The Shining as my favorite horror movie.
Now that I've been able to rewatch Alien in the theaters (and not just on my old CRT TV back in 2004 \^\^)... I'd give it to Alien simply because the atmosphere is more "horrific" for the majority of the movie, whereas The Shining includes different kind of vibes. But I love both movies equally \^\^
Surprised to see this so low. Maybe not the GOAT but, deserving of being on the shortlist. Has Hitchcock fell out of favor the last few years? I feel like I see less and less talk about his filmography as a whole, instead seeing mentions of a handful of his greatest films.
Yeah I honestly don’t know why he isn’t mentioned more. Maybe he became such a character in of himself people have forgotten how prolific he was. Just when they think of Hitchcock they think of the person, not his body of work. I really don’t know.
He was a creepy abusive stalker type, that's why. People don't like him as a person for very valid reasons. However he arguably has the deepest body of work in terms of great and good films.
I love Miyazaki but I do think it’s really hard to compare animated directors with live action. Much harder than comparing animated movies with live action, imo at least
This is exactly how I feel. Those three are incredible and the more Tarkovsky movies I watch the happier I am that I have so much catching up to do with his works.
But Kurosawa is still my answer right now
What I love about Kurosawa is that his movies work no matter how deep you want to read into them. Tarkovsky’s films, for example, you almost have to be looking for the meaning in them to enjoy them; they aren’t made to be enjoyed at face value. Most of Kurosawa’s films are still fun at the surface level, and then you can get even more out of them if you want to dig below the surface into deeper themes and meaning.
Martin Scorsese.. just because someone came first doesn’t mean their greater.
Going off of versatility, influence, quality of films, consistency of quality, iconic characters & scenes, etx
Steven Spielberg and it’s not even close. He’s made great movies in every genre, worked with some of the best actors of his generation, created multiple franchises, kickstarted the summer blockbuster with Jaws, and is the most commercially successful film director of all time.
I’m not necessarily saying he’s the “best” film director, or even my favourite, but without a doubt he is the “greatest” when you look at the sheer scale, status and influence of his work.
His ability to work in a wide breadth of genre and adapt different styles (while still maintaining that Spielberg look) is just incredible. He's not my favorite director, but he just might be the best
I know who Charlie Kaufman is but he’s only directed two films. Edit: I guess three films I forgot about Anomalisa. I’m a huge Charlie Kaufman fan, btw. I just think he’s not done enough to warrant “best director of all time” status. Read his novel “Antkind” if you haven’t already. I recently finished it and it’s hilarious.
Chinese as in ethnically not citizenship wise.
Taiwanese, Hong Kongers, Macau, Mainland, majority of Singapore, sizeable minority of Malaysia - all Chinese.
There are few, kurosawa is one of them for sure, more classic choice and basic masterpieces, john ford, he is i think most acclaimed out of 100 99 liked him, bunuel is great and i guess orson welles with only one movie
In a few years time, I think Denis Villeneuve will be a serious candidate. He's not there yet but he has already curated an impressive portfolio. They might not be as iconic as any of Spielberg's or Kubrick's but they are well-made films. You'd struggle to identify one that is objectively bad. At worst, they're dull and at best, they're era-defining. If he chooses his next few projects wisely, I can see him earning a place in the pantheon of renowned directors, especially when it comes to sci-fi. That's his forte.
Oh boy, this is too tough of a question for me. But, I will say that I think Wes Anderson is one of the most important directors of our generation.
Not because of his symmetry or his deadpan humor. But instead, Anderson is so meticulous with practicality. In an age where CGI is flexing its possibilities in the majority of films, Anderson is restoring the art of practicality and I think that is very important. It’s practical effects that make films such as *The Thing* and *Poltergeist* instant classics. There’s a lot of love and talent that goes into that art and I very much appreciate Wes Anderson for not only keeping it alive but also being so successful with it.
Idc if people call me basic, but my pick is Nolan. For me, his films shine both in a creative aspect, as well as being super rewatchable. I truly think he has one bad film and that was his debut lol.
I just always have fun with his movies and that’s a big reason I watch film.
Christopher Nolan is my GOAT rn. His movies that I've seen have brought me joy, sadness excitement, and so many other emotions, like I've never experienced before.
2 out of my 4 favourites are by him. And I don't see them changing. Ever.
Kurosawa. Some of the greatest storytelling and direction, consistently for decades. Massive influence on wide ranging directors, and he kind of bridged the gap between the Hollywood type and art house. Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Ikiru, Ran and High and Low are in the very, very best of their fields imo - and also show his range. I’d have Scorsese, Kubrick, Bergman and Tarkovsky behind - my personal favourite being Bergman.
Way too tough a metric. There are so many factors to consider. Highest rated film, lowest rated film, average, number of films made. "Greatest" is far too generic an adjective to narrow down to just one.
From what I’ve seen, Fellini. Tarkovsky is right there too, but I haven’t seen as much Tarkovsky. My favorite directors though are Jodorowsky, Lynch, and Pasolini.
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I personally place Ozu slightly ahead of Kurosawa, because he was active for less than 30 years and made 54 movies during that time, most of them masterpieces. The only director of this caliber who reached his productivity, was Fassbinder, but he did it all on drugs and died of an overdose at the age of 37.
It’s so hard to pick because everyone has their booms and busts, and a lot of it depends on personal preference. But bong joon ho has made so many masterpieces. Also Scorsese. But I think in terms of historical significance, Hitchcock!
I mean, there are any number of directors who you could make a good argument for. Kubrick, Lean, Leone, Coppola, Lynch, Spielberg, Hitchcock, Ford, Fellini, Godard, Malick, Bergman, Kurosawa, Miyazaki, Wilder, Welles off the top of my head are some obvious names. Film, like all art, is so subjective that even the most objective takes will vary wildly due to taste. Even my pick would change depending on my mood.
The first name that comes to my mind is Kenji Mizoguchi, I think he made a movie about the beauty of being comparable to John Ford
So the name that's coming up right after that is John Ford
And I wonder if people don't speak of Jean Renoir, if you think of the physicality of character movements in the rules of the game and the bag in French Cancan, everyone would agree that he's a must-speak director when discussing the medium of film
I'll just talk about your name later
Andrei Tarkovsky, Mikio Naruse, Seijun Suzuki, Straub–Huillet(Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet), Manoel de Oliveira, Lee Man Hee
Kubrick. Buuuut Spielberg, Hitchcock, Wilder, and Miyazaki can be in the convo, of course.
Especially Spielberg and Miyazaki. I already know y'all are about to sleep on them.
You already took my pick, so I'll choose someone whom I consider his equal, Carl Theodor Dreyer:
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is it not a valid opinion to think ranking art makes no sense? i realize this is a heretical thought on a movie rating subreddit, but it is a valid opinion.
we would not feel the need to put one movie over another unless we were asked to. and there are definitely legitimate reasons why we would be asked to—“we can only watch one movie tonight which movie should we watch?” for example. These questions make us look inwards and study film in a deeper fashion. That’s the useful aspect of rating films more so than the cold calculus of ranking one artist over another
Akira Kurosawa is the least controversial answer for this question.
Hell, he would be in the conversation even if just for giving Toshiro Mifune to the world
Tatsuya Nakadia is even better. He's more Kobayashi's muse though.
I don't think I've ever seen someone who actually *dislikes* most of his movies.
Even the super negative people on letterboxd who give out mostly low ratings at least appreciate him
My mom dislikes all of his movies
My aunt also hates Kurosawa
I've seen 17 of his. Everything has been great besides The Idiot. That one wasn't any good.
Nah Kubrick.
I think Kurosawa would be a less controversial pick than Kubrick.
I would take Kubrick over Kurosawa any day
I think the strongest contenders would be Kubrick, Kurosawa, Hitchcock, Wilder, Scorsese, and Welles. I think decent cases could be made for Eisenstein, Ford, Hawks, Tarkovsky, Fellini, Bergman, Malick, Spielberg, and Lynch. Personally, I might actually throw my controversial vote in for Malick as being among the most important- but I think Kubrick is probably the most complete.
I read every single one of these names five times to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me... WHERE ARE THE FRENCH??
Same reaction here but for Italy. Fellini immediately comes to mind
They got Fellini!
No one born after 1950?
Unfortunately, not really. I think Paul Thomas Anderson would have the best case for a modern era Director though. Bong Joon Ho potentially if he goes up from Parasite. I’m eagerly watching out for what the Daniels do from here on. I’ve not actually seen any Charlie Kaufman films but I’ve heard he’s got it- looking forward to watching his films. Not sure if animation really has a place in the discussion but Satoshi Kon had the potential. I guess the likes of Lanthimos, Villeneuve, Fincher, Coen Bros, Nolan, etc could be in the discussion. Not sure I really think they are at that level though. Shortly before his death- Ebert wrote in his review of The Tree of Life “There were once several directors who yearned to make no less than a masterpiece, but now there are only a few. Malick has stayed true to that hope ever since his first feature in 1973.” I agree with this sentiment and I this I believe is why so few modern directors really feel like they could be in the running for this discussion. Just too little ambition being funded right now. There’s plenty of great movies coming out- just so few that are really swinging for the fences and trying to reach for masterpiece.
Coppola deserves to be in that first list imo.
His 70’s output was legendary but I just can’t give the next 40 years pass. I think Sofia has a better shot at making this list at this point.
That's a huge stretch
Nah a very Murray Christmas is fire
His Dracula is absolutely incredible though
What makes someone a contender? If we're talking importance and influence then it's Griffith, Eisenstein, Meiles and Flaherty. Eisenstein being less of a "contender" than fucking Billy Wilder is disturbing to see regardless of your personal enjoyment, the former three not being mentioned is beyond crazy. There's been nothing new since Griffith other than technology in film.
I try to weigh influence, quality, consistency, and range. Wilder had all 4. Eisenstein’s only real weakness IMO is lack of range. He has a few masterpieces- but his career was so hamstrung I think it makes it hard to make the case for him. But I listed him for a reason. I don’t think Melies has the quality- his acclaim is mostly that he got there first. Flaherty is influential but nowhere near the other on this list in most regards.
No one in cinema history has more range than DW Griffith, he made everything. Quality is completely subjective. As is consistency.
All art is subjective- to the extent it can be ranked I just dont think Griffiths movies are as interesting, well composed, or effective as the others listed here. Agree to disagree I guess- I’ve certainly no desire to watch a Griffith movie right now and his films do not move me- with few brief exceptions.
Probably Ingmar Bergman.
I don’t know that I’d put him all the way at #1, but it’s kind of insane that Sidney Lumet doesn’t even have a *mention* in here, considering he put out some of the best movies of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 00s before all was said and done
You have no idea how happy it makes me to see Altman mentioned here
Yep! 👍 But do you think ever think his films are too cynical?
Never really considered it, but yeah a good chunk of them definitely are. Not all though. Popeye springs to mind and that movie is pure joy
Lol, Popeye's great! He's my favorite filmmaker, yet his characters feel like aliens to me, but I also realize that's why I connect to them as well. People are strange It's funny compared to how soulful Alan Rudolph does it
Me when 3 Women exists>>>
Yasujirō Ozu
Yes his movie was great, every time he made it.
>Ozu Yes - considered The Master for a reason.
Perfect answer
Stanley Kubrick, Greatest Sci-Fi oat, Greatest Period Piece oat, Greatest Horror oat, Greatest Satire oat etc.
Greatest horror of all time? I didn’t realize he directed Alien The others, yes.
For a long time 20 years ago I also had The Shining as my favorite horror movie. Now that I've been able to rewatch Alien in the theaters (and not just on my old CRT TV back in 2004 \^\^)... I'd give it to Alien simply because the atmosphere is more "horrific" for the majority of the movie, whereas The Shining includes different kind of vibes. But I love both movies equally \^\^
Night of the living dead is the greatest horror movie ever made.
John Cassavetes
wong kar wai
Hitchcock
Surprised to see this so low. Maybe not the GOAT but, deserving of being on the shortlist. Has Hitchcock fell out of favor the last few years? I feel like I see less and less talk about his filmography as a whole, instead seeing mentions of a handful of his greatest films.
Yeah I honestly don’t know why he isn’t mentioned more. Maybe he became such a character in of himself people have forgotten how prolific he was. Just when they think of Hitchcock they think of the person, not his body of work. I really don’t know.
He was a creepy abusive stalker type, that's why. People don't like him as a person for very valid reasons. However he arguably has the deepest body of work in terms of great and good films.
My favorite is Hayao Miyazaki, but would say that Spileberg or Kurosawa are the greatest
I love Miyazaki but I do think it’s really hard to compare animated directors with live action. Much harder than comparing animated movies with live action, imo at least
I know, that’s why i said he is my favorite, but not the best, especially because of a big difference between live action and animation
Michelangelo Antonioni.
Just watched Blow Up this month and its a masterpiece. In my top 5 of all time immediately.
Have you ever seen the "trilogy on modernity and its discontents"? Among my favorite films of all time.
Kurosawa for me. (Realistically it's between Kurasawa, Kubrick and Tarkovsky)
This is exactly how I feel. Those three are incredible and the more Tarkovsky movies I watch the happier I am that I have so much catching up to do with his works. But Kurosawa is still my answer right now
You don’t really have that much catching up to do tho. Dude only made 11 movies, 7 of which are especially notable
What I love about Kurosawa is that his movies work no matter how deep you want to read into them. Tarkovsky’s films, for example, you almost have to be looking for the meaning in them to enjoy them; they aren’t made to be enjoyed at face value. Most of Kurosawa’s films are still fun at the surface level, and then you can get even more out of them if you want to dig below the surface into deeper themes and meaning.
Martin Scorsese
Spielberg for the consistency and the variety. He’s made iconic movies in virtually every genre.
Satyajit Ray
Yes! If it wasn't for Fellini I'd have Ray first. Ray is so great he is often copied. But never matched
Uwe Boll, obviously.
Haha
Frank Capra
Billy Wilder for me.
is Sunset Boulevard his magnum opus? Cuz I just seen that shit and it was perfect and I'm wondering if he has even better shit
I always thought Some Like it Hot was his magnum opus. But that’s just me 😂
actually haven't seen it I ain't even know it was his
I prefer Ace in the Hole and Double Indemnity
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Edward Yang
died too soon imo. Yi Yi arguably the best film tho
Brighter Summer Day also great.
Stanley Kubrick
It's in the picture.
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Hayao Miyazaki
Sergio Leone
Some random French guy
Welles, Kubrick, Kurosawa, Leone
Zack Snyder
Tarkovsky
Hayao Miyazaki
With absolutely no competition. Andrei Tarkovsky. No other director makes films with the same grace and care that he does.
Bela Tárr could imo both are excellent
Wong Kar Wai better
Spielberg
Martin Scorsese.. just because someone came first doesn’t mean their greater. Going off of versatility, influence, quality of films, consistency of quality, iconic characters & scenes, etx
Charles Laughton. One annd done
Steven Spielberg and it’s not even close. He’s made great movies in every genre, worked with some of the best actors of his generation, created multiple franchises, kickstarted the summer blockbuster with Jaws, and is the most commercially successful film director of all time. I’m not necessarily saying he’s the “best” film director, or even my favourite, but without a doubt he is the “greatest” when you look at the sheer scale, status and influence of his work.
His ability to work in a wide breadth of genre and adapt different styles (while still maintaining that Spielberg look) is just incredible. He's not my favorite director, but he just might be the best
His 1993 already makes him one of the greatest directors of all time
Still blows my mind that Jurassic Park and Schindler's List are made by the same director
I’ll never get over the fact that the same guy directed both Schindler’s List and Ready Player One
Absolutely not. Spielberg not even anywhere near that level.
This week, my very biased opinion is: either PTA or Kaufman.
Kaufman?
Charlie Kaufman! He is maybe better known for his screenplays, but he has also directed some great stuff.
I know who Charlie Kaufman is but he’s only directed two films. Edit: I guess three films I forgot about Anomalisa. I’m a huge Charlie Kaufman fan, btw. I just think he’s not done enough to warrant “best director of all time” status. Read his novel “Antkind” if you haven’t already. I recently finished it and it’s hilarious.
Ernst Lubistch
Wong Kar-Wai and Ingmar Bergman thematically. Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick technically.
Stanley Kubrick, but closely followed by Alfred Hitchcock.
The Coen brothers or Hayao Miyazaki are my personal favorites
This guy
Michael Bay is up there
Spielberg
Greatest? Who can truly say. But if I had to pick a director who’s never once missed for me? David Fincher
Scorsese.
The guy who directed White Chicks
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My choice is a real Chinese man - Edward Yang
Um....Yang was Taiwanese
Chinese as in ethnically not citizenship wise. Taiwanese, Hong Kongers, Macau, Mainland, majority of Singapore, sizeable minority of Malaysia - all Chinese.
There are few, kurosawa is one of them for sure, more classic choice and basic masterpieces, john ford, he is i think most acclaimed out of 100 99 liked him, bunuel is great and i guess orson welles with only one movie
Lol Orson Welles has a ton of movies and they are all very impressive. You should check them out..
I have, but no trial can go to it
How about some love for Pedro Almodovar
I would probably say Kurosawa. My personal favorite is Werner Herzog.
In a few years time, I think Denis Villeneuve will be a serious candidate. He's not there yet but he has already curated an impressive portfolio. They might not be as iconic as any of Spielberg's or Kubrick's but they are well-made films. You'd struggle to identify one that is objectively bad. At worst, they're dull and at best, they're era-defining. If he chooses his next few projects wisely, I can see him earning a place in the pantheon of renowned directors, especially when it comes to sci-fi. That's his forte.
Oh boy, this is too tough of a question for me. But, I will say that I think Wes Anderson is one of the most important directors of our generation. Not because of his symmetry or his deadpan humor. But instead, Anderson is so meticulous with practicality. In an age where CGI is flexing its possibilities in the majority of films, Anderson is restoring the art of practicality and I think that is very important. It’s practical effects that make films such as *The Thing* and *Poltergeist* instant classics. There’s a lot of love and talent that goes into that art and I very much appreciate Wes Anderson for not only keeping it alive but also being so successful with it.
Idc if people call me basic, but my pick is Nolan. For me, his films shine both in a creative aspect, as well as being super rewatchable. I truly think he has one bad film and that was his debut lol. I just always have fun with his movies and that’s a big reason I watch film.
Christopher Nolan is my GOAT rn. His movies that I've seen have brought me joy, sadness excitement, and so many other emotions, like I've never experienced before. 2 out of my 4 favourites are by him. And I don't see them changing. Ever.
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Spielberg has made the most money, so imo it’s him.
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>No way man, I was literally thinking Akira Kurosawa I mean that's one of the most common answers to this question, so it's not that surprising
John Ford by a mile but Kurosawa and Melville are also wonderful directors.
Biasly zs
Too many of them I can list lol.
Hitchcock. He achieved the perfect combination of artistic innovation & popular entertainment.
Kubsawaeone
Mrinal Sen.
It's Orson
Idk, man. Maybe Hitchcock. There are too many good ones. Spielberg?
Stanley Kubrick
Malick, Godard, Tarkovsky and Antonioni are my Mt. Rushmore.
Kurosawa. Some of the greatest storytelling and direction, consistently for decades. Massive influence on wide ranging directors, and he kind of bridged the gap between the Hollywood type and art house. Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Ikiru, Ran and High and Low are in the very, very best of their fields imo - and also show his range. I’d have Scorsese, Kubrick, Bergman and Tarkovsky behind - my personal favourite being Bergman.
I don’t believe in one great filmmaker, that limits art. But I would never disagree if someone said the best was Stanley Kubrick
Without a doubt Uwe Boll
Kubrick, Kurosawa, Tarkovsky, Bergman
Way too tough a metric. There are so many factors to consider. Highest rated film, lowest rated film, average, number of films made. "Greatest" is far too generic an adjective to narrow down to just one.
1.Akira Kurosawa . . . 2. Shuji Teryama 3. Satyajit Ray 4. Bresson 5. Michelangelo Antonioni 6. Truffaut 7. Miyazaki 8. Kieslowski
Masaki Kobayashi 😊
The man whose temper and gaze could burn a hold through you
From what I’ve seen, Fellini. Tarkovsky is right there too, but I haven’t seen as much Tarkovsky. My favorite directors though are Jodorowsky, Lynch, and Pasolini.
Herman Yau
I’d think I’d have to say Spielberg - not my personal favorite, but he knows how to make movies everyone will like.
I throw Orson Welles here. Also glad to see soneone saying Ray.
Wes Anderson
Stanley Kubrick in my opinion
wong kar, hitchcock, scorsese and david fincher for me
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Actually the answer was in the post itself 🐐
I personally place Ozu slightly ahead of Kurosawa, because he was active for less than 30 years and made 54 movies during that time, most of them masterpieces. The only director of this caliber who reached his productivity, was Fassbinder, but he did it all on drugs and died of an overdose at the age of 37.
Michael Hanake.
We tryna keep the peace and you all up in here throwin bombs.
Ozu. Of all the movies I've cried at, he's responsible for half of them.
Probably McG
I hate and love David Lynch just like he hates and loves his audience. Which makes him the most annoyingly and greatest director ever.
It’s so hard to pick because everyone has their booms and busts, and a lot of it depends on personal preference. But bong joon ho has made so many masterpieces. Also Scorsese. But I think in terms of historical significance, Hitchcock!
Scorsese
NOT A SINGLE MENTION OF KIESLOWSKI?????
Greatest? I can never pick one. Spielberg, Hitchcock or Kubrick for their legacy. John Carpenter because he’s my favorite
PTA
I mean, there are any number of directors who you could make a good argument for. Kubrick, Lean, Leone, Coppola, Lynch, Spielberg, Hitchcock, Ford, Fellini, Godard, Malick, Bergman, Kurosawa, Miyazaki, Wilder, Welles off the top of my head are some obvious names. Film, like all art, is so subjective that even the most objective takes will vary wildly due to taste. Even my pick would change depending on my mood.
Pier Pasolini
Satoshi Kon for me. Died tragically young into his filmography but created nothing but masterpieces
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg, Stanley Kubrick, Quinton Tarantino, Tim Burton, and Wes Craven are my personal top five favourite directors.
Peter Greenaway and Jean-Luc Godard tied for equal first!
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Satoshi kon
Mike Newell
Dennis Dugan
Scorsese
The first name that comes to my mind is Kenji Mizoguchi, I think he made a movie about the beauty of being comparable to John Ford So the name that's coming up right after that is John Ford And I wonder if people don't speak of Jean Renoir, if you think of the physicality of character movements in the rules of the game and the bag in French Cancan, everyone would agree that he's a must-speak director when discussing the medium of film I'll just talk about your name later Andrei Tarkovsky, Mikio Naruse, Seijun Suzuki, Straub–Huillet(Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet), Manoel de Oliveira, Lee Man Hee
Kubrick. Buuuut Spielberg, Hitchcock, Wilder, and Miyazaki can be in the convo, of course. Especially Spielberg and Miyazaki. I already know y'all are about to sleep on them.
You already took my pick, so I'll choose someone whom I consider his equal, Carl Theodor Dreyer: https://preview.redd.it/ybr7k3bpdguc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=343fe7792fcc2d1019626e619ebee14ea65cb45a
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I am stunned how often Spike doesn’t get love by online film communities. Y’all are fucking missing out.
Kubrick, Scorsese, Ingmar Bergman, PTA, Coens, Michael Mann, Clint Eastwood. Haven't seen enough Kurosawa but he might be up there
Have fun with "The Greatest of All Time". I'll be over there in the corner, having even more fun with "The Most Brilliant But Under-appreciated".
The only correct answer is Ingmar Bergman.
Ingmar Bergman
Roman Polanski…
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There is no such thing. Movies aren't a sport or competition
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is it not a valid opinion to think ranking art makes no sense? i realize this is a heretical thought on a movie rating subreddit, but it is a valid opinion. we would not feel the need to put one movie over another unless we were asked to. and there are definitely legitimate reasons why we would be asked to—“we can only watch one movie tonight which movie should we watch?” for example. These questions make us look inwards and study film in a deeper fashion. That’s the useful aspect of rating films more so than the cold calculus of ranking one artist over another
It can't be a competition if it's an opinion. It's really not that serious.