True Genius

CaroGirl · Jun 15, 2009

I think true genius is a rare thing, particularly in the realm of movie-making. Who do you believe are/were the true geniuses of filmdom (Hollywood or otherwise)?

Mine:

Charlie Chaplin
Alfred Hitchcock
Woody Allen
Stephen Spielberg
George Lucas

Those are all I've got. You?

Ken · Jun 15, 2009

... great list, Caro.
Depite his controversial film, Birth Of A Nation, I'd have to include D.W. Griffith. If it wasn't for him there might not be movies as we know them. He was ahead of his time in so many ways, though unfortunately backwards in one. Other geniuses include Fritz Lang, John Ford, and Buster Keaton!!!

James81 · Jun 15, 2009

Christopher Nolan is quickly rising the charts in this arena. His films are utterly fantastic.

maestrowork · Jun 15, 2009

Writers:
Charlie Kaufman
Alan Ball
Damon Lindelof

Filmmakers:
The Pixar guys (especially Brad Bird, Andrew Stanton, etc.)
The Nolan brothers

Actors:
Daniel Day-Lewis
Jim Carrey

Diana Hignutt · Jun 15, 2009

Danny Boyle

SirOtter · Jun 15, 2009

Orson Welles
Akira Kurasawa
Lon Chaney
Willis O'Brien
Ray Harryhausen
Jack Pierce
Yakima Canutt
Frank Capra
John Huston

True Genius

CaroGirl

Living the dream

Ken

James81

Great Scott Member

maestrowork

Fear the Death Ray

Diana Hignutt

Very Tired

SirOtter

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