ATTENTION, VOTE: Battle of the Greatest Directors

[captainofbeef]

Ok, 4-0 majority for Scorses. Next one will be up soon.

[captainofbeef]

Round 1
Battle 11
Southwest region
3 seed
Terry Gilliam

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2008) (pre-production)
Tideland (2005)
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
The Fisher King (1991)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Brazil (1985)
Time Bandits (1981)
Jabberwocky (1977)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
The Miracle of Flight (1974)
Storytime (1968)

vs
14 seed
George Lucas

Red Tails (2008) (announced)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Star Wars (1977)
American Graffiti (1973)
THX 1138 (1971)
Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' (1971)
The Making of 'The Rain People' (1969)
Filmmaker (1968)
6-18-67 (1967)
Anyone Lived in a Pretty How Town (1967)
Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB (1967)
The Emperor (1967)
1:42:08: A Man and His Car (1966)
Herbie (1966)
Look at Life (1965)

[captainofbeef]

Despite my love for Star Wars, Lucas is a much better producer than he is a director.
Gilliam.

[PTAhole]

Did you do this JUST to knock Lucas out in the first round? Ugh. Gilliam.

[captainofbeef]

There are so many better directors than Lucas. I love Star Wars. Probably almost as much as you. But he has made two other good film besides them. THX 1138 and American Graffitti.

[PTAhole]

Yeah, because he has only made two other films.

[captainofbeef]

LOL, thats true.

[PTAhole]

I wish he hadn't taken that long break between ANH and TPM. He could have earned the respect he deserves. Made more films.

[captainofbeef]

He was too busy producing. Which is what he should be doing. He is much better at that than he is at directing.

[PTAhole]

Ugh. No. His first three films are BRILLIANTLY directed. If he had kept doing it, the prequel trilogy probably would have been better. He was out of practice for 22 years.

[criterionmaster]

Lucas.

[captainofbeef]

U are a crack head Dan.

[PTAhole]

I do think Gilliam is a better director. Although, I like Lucas' first three films better than most of Gilliam's work. Gilliam is more talented AS A DIRECTOR, though. All around, Lucas is the more talented one.

[captainofbeef]

Yes, I agree actually. As a writer, producer, and director, Lucas is better. But as a pure director, Gilliam is better.

[criterionmaster]

And plus I get sick of all this Gilliam is great talk I had to attempt to put a damper on him. But I will probably fail. Don't get me wrong either I still love Gilliam.

[agentknight]

Gilliam.

[satantangofan]

Gilliam

[blackmoses]

Lucas.

[captainofbeef]

Gilliam wins 4-2. Next one will be up before the end of the day.

[captainofbeef]

Round 1
Battle 12
Northwest region
3 seed
Werner Herzog

Rescue Dawn (2006) (completed)
The Wild Blue Yonder (2005)
Grizzly Man (2005)
The White Diamond (2004)
Wheel of Time (2003)
Invincible (2001)
Pilgrimage (2001)
Mein liebster Feind - Klaus Kinski (1999)
Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997)
Glocken aus der Tiefe (1993)
Lektionen in Finsternis (1992)
Cerro Torre: Schrei aus Stein (1991)
Jag Mandir: Das excentrische Privattheater des Maharadscha von
Echos aus einem düstern Reich (1990)
Wodaabe - Die Hirten der Sonne. Nomaden am Südrand der
Gauloises, Les (1988)
Cobra Verde (1987)
Wo die grünen Ameisen träumen (1984)
Fitzcarraldo (1982)
Woyzeck (1979)
Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht (1979)
Stroszek (1977)
La Soufrière - Warten auf eine unausweichliche Katastrophe (1977)
Herz aus Glas (1976)
How much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck (1976)
Mit mir will keiner spielen (1976)
Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle (1974)
Große Ekstase des Bildschnitzers Steiner, Die (1974)
Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes (1972)
Fata Morgana (1971)
Land des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit (1971)
Auch Zwerge haben klein angefangen (1970)
Maßnahmen gegen Fanatiker (1969)
Lebenszeichen (1968)
Letzte Worte (1968)
Beispiellose Verteidigung der Festung Deutschkreuz, Die (1967)
Spiel im Sand (1964)
Herakles (1962)

vs
14 seed
Peter Jackson

The Lovely Bones (2007) (pre-production)
King Kong (2005)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Frighteners (1996)
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Braindead (1992)
Meet the Feebles (1989)
Bad Taste (1987)
The Valley (1976)

[captainofbeef]

As much as I like Grizzly Man and Herzog's version of Nosferatu, I have to go with Jackson.

[blackmoses]

Peter Jackson.

[captainofbeef]

And what Herzog have you seen??

[kiddo]

What is it with you people?

Werner Herzog is operating on a highly different level. He is the better director.

[blackmoses]

captainofbeef said:

And what Herzog have you seen??

Grizzly Man

[captainofbeef]

Ah, I see.

[criterionmaster]

Jackson. Haven't seen enough Herzog.

[captainofbeef]

I am gonna change my vote to Herzog. I think he is more talented then Jackson. Jackson has made many good films, but none of them stay with me other than the LOTR trilogy.

[adelinemorty]

King Kong was good but I prefer Herzog

[criterionmaster]

captainofbeef said:

I am gonna change my vote to Herzog. I think he is more talented then Jackson. Jackson has made many good films, but none of them stay with me other than the LOTR trilogy.

You can't change your vote! It's a done deal son. Think about it before you vote next time. VOTE STAYS!