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Originally Posted by phisherman
i think i could probably give you a run for your money in the critical department when it comes to movies. beer and books probably not so much; i am easier to please in these areas.
i'm not saying that there aren't or haven't been good films released in the past few years. i'm simply saying that the directors of today lack the creativity and vision that directors of the past have, for the most part. my assumption is that this is the product of big studios not wanting to take risks on pictures that are perceived as "out of the mainstream" and not considered to be as profitable as a "blockbuster" type of film or a cookie cutter movie with big name stars and a boring and cliched script.
i should also add that these are just my opinions and everyone is certainly entitled to theirs; i always enjoy a lively film discussion.
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I don't doubt that you could give me a run for my money; I didn't say that I was singularly the most critical on CP, only that there are none moreso.
There are great directors working today. Few would dare say that Paul Thomas Anderson, The Coen Bros., Alfonso Cuaron, Quentin Tarentino, Darren Aronofsky, Pedro Almodovar, Steven Soderburgh, etc. lack an abundance of creativity and vision.
Are you aware of the richness and depth of independent film both in America and abroad?