Is there anyone who would argue that today's generation of filmmakers is exceptional? Many directors have made their marks in the field of filmmaking, using everything from stunning visual spectacles to original comedy and styles. Many have evolved such distinctive directing techniques that their films are instantly recognizable as their own. I only included working directors on my list, or directors that are still actively producing films. I took into account a director's body of work as well as their impact on the industry and creative originality. As always, I wouldn't characterize this as the all-inclusive list, but there is no doubting the exceptional caliber of these active directors.
#5 – STEVEN SPIELBERG
As one of the most accomplished cinema directors in history, Steven Spielberg has cemented his position. He has won twice and been nominated for six Oscars for Best Director. He has helmed some critically praised movies, but he has also helmed some of the biggest box office hits in movie history. His filmmaking credits date back to the 1970s, when he gave us "Jaws" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," two incredibly popular films. The magnificent "Raiders of the Lost Ark," two "Indiana Jones" sequels, "E.T.," and "The Color Purple," which he also directed, were all among his best work during the 1980s.
Spielberg helmed two "Jurassic Park" films, as well as the Oscar-winning "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan," so the 1990s were equally as good. Since then he's directed a wide array of films such as "Minority Report", "Catch Me if You Can", "War of the Worlds", "The Adventures of Tintin", and "Warhorse". There are a number of forgettable movies scattered throughout that I haven't highlighted, and it's fair to say that Spielberg has started to prioritize presentation above content. Yet, you cannot deny his contributions to cinema, and I was unable to omit him from this list.
#4 – MARTIN SCORSESE
Martin Scorsese's life underwent a significant change when he transitioned from the priesthood to cinema. He began directing short films, but "Mean Streets," released in 1973, was the first film to really show audiences the grit and aesthetic that would come to be associated with a Scorsese production. He has worked with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro on some memorable projects. He has received five Best Director Oscar nominations and one win. "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull" are only a couple of the early Scorsese movies. Nevertheless, Scorsese only released "Raging Bull" during the 1980s. Then in 1990, "Goodfellas," often regarded as the ultimate gangster movie, appeared.
We also have "Cape Fear," "The Age of Innocence," and "Casino" from the 1990s. The mob historical drama "Gangs of New York" that Scorsese produced in 2002 received more favorable reviews than his subsequent films, "The Aviator" in 2004 and "The Departed," which won him his only Academy Award. With the excellent family drama "Hugo" and the underappreciated psychological thriller "Shutter Island," he has recently ventured into new genres. Because so many of Scorsese's films have similar dark and violent themes and tones, he might not be liked by everyone. But there is no questioning his talent as a filmmaker, and I adore the fact that he is branching out into other genres.
¿Hay alguien que argumentaría que la generación actual de cineastas es excepcional? Muchos directores han dejado su huella en el campo de la realización de películas, utilizando todo, desde impresionantes espectáculos visuales hasta comedia y estilos originales. Muchos han desarrollado técnicas de dirección tan distintivas que sus películas son instantáneamente reconocibles como propias. Solo incluí directores en activo en mi lista, o directores que todavía están produciendo películas activamente. Tuve en cuenta el cuerpo de trabajo de un director, así como su impacto en la industria y la originalidad creativa. Como siempre, no caracterizaría esto como la lista completa, pero no hay duda del calibre excepcional de estos directores activos.
#5 – STEVEN SPIELBERG
Como uno de los directores de cine más destacados de la historia, Steven Spielberg ha consolidado su posición. Ha ganado dos veces y ha sido nominado a seis premios Oscar a Mejor Director. Ha dirigido algunas películas elogiadas por la crítica, pero también ha dirigido algunos de los mayores éxitos de taquilla en la historia del cine. Sus créditos cinematográficos se remontan a la década de 1970, cuando nos presentó "Tiburón" y "Encuentros en la tercera fase", dos películas increíblemente populares. La magnífica "Raiders of the Lost Ark", dos secuelas de "Indiana Jones", "E.T." y "The Color Purple", que también dirigió, se encuentran entre sus mejores trabajos durante la década de 1980.
Spielberg dirigió dos películas de "Jurassic Park", así como "La lista de Schindler" y "Salvando al soldado Ryan", ganadoras del Oscar, por lo que la década de 1990 fue igual de buena. Desde entonces ha dirigido una amplia gama de películas como "Minority Report", "Atrápame si puedes", "La guerra de los mundos", "Las aventuras de Tintín" y "Caballo de guerra". Hay una serie de películas olvidables dispersas que no he destacado, y es justo decir que Spielberg ha comenzado a priorizar la presentación por encima del contenido. Sin embargo, no se puede negar sus aportes al cine, y no pude omitirlo en esta lista.
#4 - MARTÍN SCORSESE
La vida de Martin Scorsese sufrió un cambio significativo cuando pasó del sacerdocio al cine. Comenzó a dirigir cortometrajes, pero "Mean Streets", estrenada en 1973, fue la primera película que realmente mostró al público la determinación y la estética que se asociarían con una producción de Scorsese. Ha trabajado con Leonardo DiCaprio y Robert De Niro en algunos proyectos memorables. Ha recibido cinco nominaciones al Oscar al Mejor Director y una victoria. "Taxi Driver" y "Raging Bull" son solo algunas de las primeras películas de Scorsese. Sin embargo, Scorsese solo lanzó "Raging Bull" durante la década de 1980. Luego, en 1990, apareció "Goodfellas", a menudo considerada como la mejor película de gángsters.
También tenemos "Cape Fear", "The Age of Innocence" y "Casino" de la década de 1990. El drama histórico de la mafia "Gangs of New York" que Scorsese produjo en 2002 recibió críticas más favorables que sus películas posteriores, "The Aviator" en 2004 y "The Departed", que le valió su único premio de la Academia. Con el excelente drama familiar "Hugo" y el subestimado thriller psicológico "Shutter Island", recientemente se ha aventurado en nuevos géneros. Debido a que muchas de las películas de Scorsese tienen temas y tonos oscuros y violentos similares, es posible que no sea del agrado de todos. Pero no hay duda de su talento como cineasta, y adoro el hecho de que se esté expandiendo a otros géneros.
▶️MOVIE UPDATE
| Movie name | The Ritual Killer (2023) |
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| Duration | 1 hour 31 minutes |
| Date Released | Mar 10, 2023 (United States) |
| Genre | Action, Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Subtitle Language | English |
▶️SERIES UPDATE
| Movie name | Pandora: Beneath the Paradise |
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| Date Released | Mar 11, 2023 (South Korea) |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Thriller |
| Season | Season 1 |
| Recent Episodes | SO1E01 |
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