Michael Mann - Directing Genius
Michael Mann is my favorite director. In my opinion, his combination of brutal reality paired with artistic nuance makes for a powerful experience. I really became aware of Mann in 2000 when I saw his film THE INSIDER with Russell Crowe and Al Pacino. I was blown away by some of the camera angles and hues of the film. I later realized that he directed THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS, which is a masterpiece of cinematogrophy. He also directed a film which I believe will continue to get better as time goes by and the only film to ever have Pacino and Da Niro share a scene together: HEAT. His recent films are COLLATERAL with Tom Cruise and Jaimee Foxx and MIAMI VICE with Colin Farrell and Jaimee Foxx. If you are not familiar with Michael Mann I suggest you rent some of these movies tonight! Who is your favorite director and why?
posted by CLAY BEUTLER at 5:42 PM
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didn't mann also do the tv series miami vice? my favorite director used to be, years ago, woody allen for his writing and humor, but he's out of his game now, as is spike lee. i like the no names, the young ones, the ones willing to try something new. the days of lucus, spielberg et al are ending. oliver stone anyone?
Yes, he was the executive producer.
He was responsible for the entire look and feel of the show. The new movie is different from the show. He reinvented the whole concept to be more today. As far as smaller directors Jonathon Glazer, Mark Romaneck, and Alexander Payne are pretty amazing. Wes Anderson is going to be an all time great. Oliver Stone will definately be studied for years to come. Who is this Spielberg guy you refered to?
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