Spielberg or Scorsese?

JumpCutz · 08-02-10, 01:00 AM

Two of the giants in the industry...

Well?

RocShemp · 08-02-10, 01:01 AM

What? No poll?

Boba Fett · 08-02-10, 01:07 AM

Scorsese is the better filmmaker, Spielberg's movies are much more fun.

cardsfan111 · 08-02-10, 01:07 AM

I'll go Spielberg since he's been involved with so many personal favorites...Jaws, the Indiana Jones films, Back to the Future.

Eva Kaine · 08-02-10, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Boba Fett

Scorsese is the better filmmaker, Spielberg's movies are much more fun.

What a colossal, stupid statement.

Fist of Doom · 08-02-10, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Eva Kaine

What a colossal, stupid statement.

RocShemp · 08-02-10, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Eva Kaine

What a colossal, stupid statement.

Why? You didn't enjoy the fun-loving family adventure that was Munich?

fumanstan · 08-02-10, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Eva Kaine

What a colossal, stupid statement.

Aren't you a ray of sunshine?

Eva Kaine · 08-02-10, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Fist of Doom

What the fuck are you rolling your eyes for?

Eva Kaine · 08-02-10, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RocShemp

Why? You didn't enjoy the fun-loving family adventure that was Munich?

heh

I was simply reacting to the statement that Spielberg's movies "are much more fun". Therefore, apparently, they aren't as worthwhile.

MinLShaw · 08-02-10, 01:51 AM

Not voting, but I'll tell you this: I appreciate that Scorsese is willing to do commentary tracks for his movies. It wouldn't bother me so much that Spielberg doesn't, except for all the boasting he did in his interview for Lawrence of Arabia talking about how exciting it was for him to sit next to Sir David Lean during a private screening of the movie and get a live, one-on-one commentary from Sir David throughout. Don't tell me you've gotten such a once-in-a-lifetime experience and loved it, and can't be bothered to record something for your fans!

RocShemp · 08-02-10, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Eva Kaine

heh

I was simply reacting to the statement that Spielberg's movies "are much more fun". Therefore, apparently, they aren't as worthwhile.

S'okay. It's all in good fun.

RagingBull80 · 08-02-10, 02:07 AM

Scorsese.

I love several of Spielberg's films but he did not direct Taxi Driver, Raging Bull or Goodfellas.

Supermallet · 08-02-10, 02:14 AM

Both are iconic filmmakers, and both changed the film industry. Spielberg, along with Lucas, helped turn the tide against the personal and complex films being made by people like Scorsese. Scorsese, aside from being a great filmmaker, was instrumental in popularizing the idea of properly archiving and restoring films.

Spielberg, in my mind, is best when he's doing a thriller or an adventure. Jaws, Indiana Jones, Minority Report, Jurassic Park all play to his strengths at manipulating an audience. These techniques usually fall flat when applied to drama, and consequently, a lot of his movies are overrated. Furthermore, his continued use of the long in the tooth John Williams continues to be a weak spot. However, when he's on (such as in the aforementioned films), he's the best at what he does.

Scorsese is a living legend of film. Always busy, always creative, he's made some of the best films of the past 40 years. Even his failures are interesting. Scorsese all the way, without a doubt. Even Spielberg's best film couldn't touch Goodfellas.

JumpCutz · 08-02-10, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RagingBull80

Scorsese.

I love several of Spielberg's films but he did not direct Taxi Driver, Raging Bull or Goodfellas.

OP here...yeah that about sums it up for me.

Though I would put

Jaws
Munich
CETK
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Schindler's List

on the next rung....followed by:

The King of Comedy
Casino
Duel
Saving Private Ryan
Minority Report

It's a very close match up...but Scorsese wins based on the big three.

Franchot · 08-02-10, 02:24 AM

Spielberg has directed many more "crap" films in my opinion. (Hook, Always, 1941, Crystal Skull.) Even his big hits such as Jurassic Park, E.T. Close Encounters suffer from being too "cute" for my tastes.)

I like Scorsese's more gritty style and even his lesser films have portions that I admire.

Supermallet · 08-02-10, 02:30 AM

Spielberg's best films:
Jaws
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Jurassic Park
Minority Report

Second rung:
Temple of Doom
Last Crusade
Catch Me If You Can

Scorsese's best films:
Taxi Driver
Raging Bull
Goodfellas
The Departed

Second rung:
Mean Streets
After Hours
The Last Waltz
Casino
Shutter Island
The Age of Innocence
King of Comedy

costanza · 08-02-10, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Suprmallet

Both are iconic filmmakers, and both changed the film industry. Spielberg, along with Lucas, helped turn the tide against the personal and complex films being made by people like Scorsese. Scorsese, aside from being a great filmmaker, was instrumental in popularizing the idea of properly archiving and restoring films.

Spielberg, in my mind, is best when he's doing a thriller or an adventure. Jaws, Indiana Jones, Minority Report, Jurassic Park all play to his strengths at manipulating an audience. These techniques usually fall flat when applied to drama, and consequently, a lot of his movies are overrated. Furthermore, his continued use of the long in the tooth John Williams continues to be a weak spot. However, when he's on (such as in the aforementioned films), he's the best at what he does.

Scorsese is a living legend of film. Always busy, always creative, he's made some of the best films of the past 40 years. Even his failures are interesting. Scorsese all the way, without a doubt. Even Spielberg's best film couldn't touch Goodfellas.

You talk good.

JumpCutz · 08-02-10, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by costanza

You talk good.

You should hear him write.

Eva Kaine · 08-02-10, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Suprmallet

Spielberg's best films:
Jaws
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Jurassic Park
Minority Report

Obviously you aren't familiar with some of Spielberg's best films. I take it you haven't yet seen ET: the Extra Terresatrial, The Sugarland Express, Close Encountters of the Third Kind, Duel, Empire of the Sun, or AI: Artificial Intelligence.

Supermallet · 08-02-10, 03:15 AM

I have unfortunately seen ET, Close Encounters, Empire of the Sun, and AI. I like Sugarland and Duel, but not enough to call them Spielberg's best. I would count ET and Close Encounters among his worst, though.

Fist of Doom · 08-02-10, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Eva Kaine

You are a fcking idiot.

Nice knowing ya!

JumpCutz · 08-02-10, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Eva Kaine

You are a fcking idiot.

Whoa. Not cool. Personal attacks like that will get you banned.

Supermallet · 08-02-10, 03:27 AM

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Yeti4623 · 08-02-10, 04:57 AM

Scorsese a better director, but Spielberg makes better movies.

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Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 39,340	Re: Spielberg or Scorsese? Both are iconic filmmakers, and both changed the film industry. Spielberg, along with Lucas, helped turn the tide against the personal and complex films being made by people like Scorsese. Scorsese, aside from being a great filmmaker, was instrumental in popularizing the idea of properly archiving and restoring films. Spielberg, in my mind, is best when he's doing a thriller or an adventure. Jaws, Indiana Jones, Minority Report, Jurassic Park all play to his strengths at manipulating an audience. These techniques usually fall flat when applied to drama, and consequently, a lot of his movies are overrated. Furthermore, his continued use of the long in the tooth John Williams continues to be a weak spot. However, when he's on (such as in the aforementioned films), he's the best at what he does. Scorsese is a living legend of film. Always busy, always creative, he's made some of the best films of the past 40 years. Even his failures are interesting. Scorsese all the way, without a doubt. Even Spielberg's best film couldn't touch Goodfellas. __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

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Franchot DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Signal Hill, CA Posts: 2,571	Re: Spielberg or Scorsese? Spielberg has directed many more "crap" films in my opinion. (Hook, Always, 1941, Crystal Skull.) Even his big hits such as Jurassic Park, E.T. Close Encounters suffer from being too "cute" for my tastes.) I like Scorsese's more gritty style and even his lesser films have portions that I admire.

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Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 39,340	Re: Spielberg or Scorsese? Spielberg's best films: Jaws Raiders of the Lost Ark Jurassic Park Minority Report Second rung: Temple of Doom Last Crusade Catch Me If You Can Scorsese's best films: Taxi Driver Raging Bull Goodfellas The Departed Second rung: Mean Streets After Hours The Last Waltz Casino Shutter Island The Age of Innocence King of Comedy __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

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Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 39,340	Re: Spielberg or Scorsese? I have unfortunately seen ET, Close Encounters, Empire of the Sun, and AI. I like Sugarland and Duel, but not enough to call them Spielberg's best. I would count ET and Close Encounters among his worst, though. __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

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Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 39,340	Re: Spielberg or Scorsese? Mod Note: Eva, I know you are new here, but before you signed up you had to agree to our terms and conditions, which includes no personal attacks. Further, you may want to learn the structure of the site, as while personal attacks are not allowed against anyone, it is especially poor form to level them against moderators. __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

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