Sam Mendes
Steven Spielberg
Ron Howard
Kathryn Bigelow
TGDT - Round 1, Group H
Sam Mendes's IMDB Page
Notable films : American Beauty, Revolutionary Road, Jarhead, Road to Perdition
Steven Spielberg's IMDB Page
Notable films : Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws
Ron Howard's IMDB Page
Notable films : A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, Cinderella Man, Willow
Kathryn Bigelow's IMDB Page
Notable films : The Hurt Locker, Strange Days, Point Break
Sam Mendes
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Spielberg. This was a tough call, but I really think he has a better win/loss record.
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Bears hesitated between him and Howard, and in the end went with Howard; bears love A Beautiful Mind. (Anyone but Spielberg, anyway...)Originally Posted by Heather19
Sam Mendes
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Crap!
Another tough one for me.
I love Kathryn Bigelow's work - I love it. Near Dark?!? Anyone?! Freaking awesome vampire movie. And Hurt Locker? And Strange Days!!? If she only had a larger body of work, I think for sure she'd stand out, even in this group.
I love Ron Howard, he's got some great stuff. Apollo 13 is one of my favorite movies. And don't forget Parenthood, a wonderful ensemble cast and movie.
And Spielberg is just amazing. He's iconic and nearly flawless. Grrrrrr. I'm tempted to vote for one of the others since I know Spielberg will do well.
Gonna hold off on this one for a bit, too.
ETA : Oh well. I decided to go with Bigelow! I know, I know, but I think Spielberg is going to get through - he should get through, and Kathryn Bigelow deserves some props. So, I'm giving them to her.
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Mendes is flawless and awesome.
pablo - I didn't think Jarhead was good at all. Excellent cast, but the movie just didn't work. That's primarily why I didn't consider Mendes.... not with these other choices.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Since Spielberg is sure to pass, I voted for Mendes based on the strength of American Beauty and Road to Perdition, the latter considered as one of the best graphic novel movies ever made.
I can't wait to see what brings to the Bond franchise.
You should definitely check out Revolutionary Road at some point.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Away We Go was also a great movie by Mendes, but I guess it sorta slipped under the radar for most people.
I went with Ron Howard... I loved A Beautiful Mind as well, Jean!
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Voted for Bigelow because of Near Dark.
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Mendes.
another couple of votes for Ron Howard, anyone? we might be faced with another tie
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
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Thank you!!!Voted for Bigelow because of Near Dark.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
*bump
I'm nervous for Mendes. I really hope he moves on.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I'm actually surprised Bigelow has 2 votes. Besides The Hurt Locker, she doesn't exactly have a laundry list of great films.
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My sentiments exactly.
this is really, really good to hear!My sentiments exactly.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, Hurt Locker was amazing. Near Dark is great and though some people didn't enjoy it, I thought Strange Days was excellent. Point Break is visually impressive ( the cast is horrible, though ). Blue Steel is just bad, but Jamie Lee Curtis is very gorgeous in it.
Not a fan of the Widowmaker, though ... and I like sub movies.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
*bump
This poll is closing today ! Let's get those votes in !
Spielberg advances !
There will be a tie breaker thread for Mendes and Howard.
What it is that I find offensive about Spielberg is that he makes all of his films so inoffensive.
Spielberg is the greatest director of all time. Guy can make any movie he wants, in any genre, with any talent, and make it work. He's created some of the most beloved and iconic movies of all time. From Jaws to ET to Jurassic Park to Schindler's List and Munich. He is simply fantastic, he knows how to make a great movie regardless of the content. Not many directors can genre hop the way Spielberg can and not miss a step.
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