When they release a Film you get excited!

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Which current director's new films do you get most excited about? This thread is in honor of Todd Hayne's (Poison, Velvet Goldmine, Safe, Far From Haven etc..) premiere at this year's London Film Festival.

Paul Thomas Anderson
The Coen Brothers
David Lynch
David Cronenberg
David Fincher
Christopher Nolan
Claire Denis
Katheryn Bigelow
Nicole Holofcener
Woody Allen
Todd Haynes
 
Blaze
Blaze
No Joss Whedon?
In no particular order:

Michael Mann
Steven Spielberg
Quentin Tarantino
Denis Villeneuve
John Hillcoat
Colin Trevorrow
 
JCoatsworth said:
In no particular order:

Michael Mann
Steven Spielberg
Quentin Tarantino
Denis Villeneuve
John Hillcoat
Colin Trevorrow
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Interesting list. I like Mann but feel that his best days maybe behind him. Which is your fav film of his? What has Villenuve done?

@Blaze Thing with Whedon is I see him as a better writer than director, but I guess anytime he releases a film it is something to take note of yes.
 
Mr Trick said:
Interesting list. I like Mann but feel that his best days maybe behind him. Which is your fav film of his? What has Villenuve done?
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My favorite Mann film is Heat. It's one of my absolute favorites. He has also done some other great films, like Thief, Collateral, The Last of the Mohicans, and The Insider. His last few films have been pretty weak, I agree. Although I haven't watched Blackhat yet. It was a giant flop, but I think I might like it.
Currently he's working on an Enzo Ferrari biopic, which could work out great if it's more in the style of The Insider.
Villeneuve made Prisoners with Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, and it's one of my favorite movies of the last 10 years. He also made a movie called Enemy, which I enjoyed. His next film is Sicario starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin, which it looks very promising.

Buffy Summers said:
And @JCoatsworth, John Hillcoat?? I worked on a movie with him. Didn't think anyone but me would know who he was! lol
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Awesome! What film was it? I love The Proposition, Lawless and The Road. Unfortunately, I have not been able to watch Ghosts of the Civil Dead yet. What I like about his films is that they're so gritty and dark. Makes it more realistic. He's got a heist movie coming out, called Triple 9, which I'm very excited about. Unfortunately, it has been delayed until next year, which has me kind of worrying.
 
JCoatsworth said:
My favorite Mann film is Heat. It's one of my absolute favorites. He has also done some other great films, like Thief, Collateral, The Last of the Mohicans, and The Insider. His last few films have been pretty weak, I agree. Although I haven't watched Blackhat yet. It was a giant flop, but I think I might like it.
Currently he's working on an Enzo Ferrari biopic, which could work out great if it's more in the style of The Insider.
Villeneuve made Prisoners with Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, and it's one of my favorite movies of the last 10 years. He also made a movie called Enemy, which I enjoyed. His next film is Sicario starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin, which it looks very promising.


Awesome! What film was it? I love The Proposition, Lawless and The Road. Unfortunately, I have not been able to watch Ghosts of the Civil Dead yet. What I like about his films is that they're so gritty and dark. Makes it more realistic. He's got a heist movie coming out, called Triple 9, which I'm very excited about. Unfortunately, it has been delayed until next year, which has me kind of worrying.
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Would say that The Insider and Manhunter are my two favorite Mann films like Heat too. The likes of Miami Vice and Public Enemies recently were big let downs.
 
Buffy Summers said:
I was a PA on The Road 🙂
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I love The Road! Well, if love is the right word for such a depressing, hopeless movie.

I've always kept an eye out for David Lynch films - he mixes surrealism, horror, mystery, violence, all so well that it's like watching a dream (or nightmare) unfold. It's fascinating that someone can make so many films that are completely open to interpretation by the viewer, whilst keeping it interesting and leaving you wanting more. Then he makes movies like The Elephant Man and The Straight Story which leave you blubbering like a child.

I've always liked Scorsese, but his recent run of films starring Leonardo DiCaprio have been really interesting. Shutter Island felt like a new direction for Scorsese, then The Wolf of Wall Street was a psychotic three hour long, in your face classic-Scorsese-fest. Soooo, here's hoping The Devil in the White City is a good watch.

David Cronenberg has made some classic sci-fi stuff that I've loved. Then in the 00s when he released A History of Violence and Eastern Promises, which didn't comply with his usual recognisable special effects and gore, I was surprised but delighted. Long may it continue.

One of my favourite films is Buffalo '66, written, directed and starring Vincent Gallo. Gallo seems like a total ego maniac who likes having his stroked - but on first viewing Buffalo '66 I was amazed at how much I enjoyed it, how different it was and I loved, LOVED the cinematography. It changed how I viewed film, the characters were so believable and achingly realistic, to the point it made you uncomfortable. I'd definitely watch anything else he comes up with. Plus he's hawt as hell.
 
Buffy Summers
Buffy Summers
You should see the totally f'd up stuck they cut OUT of The Road lol
Wow, I don't think I've met anyone before who'd actually seen The Road lol
 
GwenRaiden
GwenRaiden
Really?! I know so many people who love it. It's definitely a Sunday night sort of film, one you watch hungover in the dark with work looming the next day. I'd love to see what they cut out.
GwenRaiden said:
I love The Road! Well, if love is the right word for such a depressing, hopeless movie.

I've always kept an eye out for David Lynch films - he mixes surrealism, horror, mystery, violence, all so well that it's like watching a dream (or nightmare) unfold. It's fascinating that someone can make so many films that are completely open to interpretation by the viewer, whilst keeping it interesting and leaving you wanting more. Then he makes movies like The Elephant Man and The Straight Story which leave you blubbering like a child.

I've always liked Scorsese, but his recent run of films starring Leonardo DiCaprio have been really interesting. Shutter Island felt like a new direction for Scorsese, then The Wolf of Wall Street was a psychotic three hour long, in your face classic-Scorsese-fest. Soooo, here's hoping The Devil in the White City is a good watch.

David Cronenberg has made some classic sci-fi stuff that I've loved. Then in the 00s when he released A History of Violence and Eastern Promises, which didn't comply with his usual recognisable special effects and gore, I was surprised but delighted. Long may it continue.

One of my favourite films is Buffalo '66, written, directed and starring Vincent Gallo. Gallo seems like a total ego maniac who likes having his stroked - but on first viewing Buffalo '66 I was amazed at how much I enjoyed it, how different it was and I loved, LOVED the cinematography. It changed how I viewed film, the characters were so believable and achingly realistic, to the point it made you uncomfortable. I'd definitely watch anything else he comes up with. Plus he's hawt as hell.
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That's a great point about Lynch's more human side. One of the things I love about him is how much he love expressing his love of filmmaking and even in the obscure stuff there is plenty of feeling.

I like Scorsese too. He isn't what he was, but films like Hugo and Shutter Island really show you his range. I also have fondness of how he supports classic and cult cinema.

Yeah and lets not forget Christina Ricci who is just so perfect in it. She's one of the coolest actresses of the last twenty years😛
 
They barely advertised it (the only time I saw a commercial for it was once during the World Series). And it wasn't in my local theater, I had to go to another town to see it.

GwenRaiden: Really?! I know so many people who love it. It's definitely a Sunday night sort of film, one you watch hungover in the dark with work looming the next day. I'd love to see what they cut out.
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Wow, I am literally flabbergasted by the idea someone has seen this movie lol

As for what they cut out, four words (and they are gross and disgusting):
baby on a spit.
 
Oh well maybe it got a bigger release in the UK. Don't forget it was based on a pretty big novel so I think that helped to sell it. I did like it but I thought there was flaws, the acting was good, and visually it was strong, but at times it was just a bit too depressing and the story dragged a bit.

@GwenRaiden I think you must be thinking of a different film😉
 
Buffy Summers
Buffy Summers
It was ultra depressing. It's not something I even can watch again lol
Buffy Summers said:
They barely advertised it (the only time I saw a commercial for it was once during the World Series). And it wasn't in my local theater, I had to go to another town to see it.



Wow, I am literally flabbergasted by the idea someone has seen this movie lol

As for what they cut out, four words (and they are gross and disgusting):
baby on a spit.
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Holy shit.

It really is a traumatic film. It's not the sort of film you stick on to watch with family or friends. It's something you have to survive on your own. If you're not suicidal by the end I'd say that's good going. 🙂
 
Buffy Summers
Buffy Summers
What I learned by watching The Road: I don't want to survive the apocalypse.
But I always thought The Road was like THE movie when it came out. Everyone went apeshit partly because of Vigo.. I remember people even trying to compare Book of Eli to it.
 
Mr. Pole said:
But I always thought The Road was like THE movie when it came out. Everyone went apeshit partly because of Vigo.. I remember people even trying to compare Book of Eli to it.
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I think it was an art house film but one at the higher end of the scale. The book and then the cast helped to sell it.
 
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