Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by mvwine (A) on November 21, 2002 at 09:02:43

In Reply to: IMHO, Scorsese is a genius, an American icon, and more hit than miss. posted by Audiophilander on November 21, 2002 at 08:47:24:

I hoped I'd hear from a Scorsese "fan", which it sounds like you are. I don't think I'd disagree too much with what you said, other than things like "Masterpiece" vs. "Really Good Movie" which is admittedly a fine distinction.

I guess what it comes down to is how you define a "great" American director. If you define it as one of the top 20 American directors, I might agree with you (haven't really given much though to a "top twenty" - might be an interesting thread). If you define it as a director who's quality of output can stand up to any other great director in the world, then I'd have to disagree.

On an unrelated note - Have you seen the trailer to "The Two Towers"? It looks pretty intense, possibly better than the first movie. Unfortunately it will probably be after the first of the year before I get a chance to see it.

I gave at the office!