That's a hard question. The problem is dissociating the DP's work from the director's vision. I think this also explains why DP's don't get much credit from many people.
Of your list, I haven't seen enough of a couple (Gimenez and Yamamoto) to make any real statements. I think I may like Mathieson least; several of his films go with that grainy look, which I'm not the biggest fan of. Though, again, is that his or the director's decision? I might like Acord best, even with his relatively short list of work, but that's only a gut reaction to your list.
So it seems that you like him more when he's in his sci/fi gross-out edge, and I like him more when he's doing more mainstream fare. Though to be fair, even his mainstream stuff is pretty out there...
Both of those films have some serious cult following (and a lot from people on this site), and especially in the case of True Romance, I can see why. Neither film quite makes the case for me, but I understand it.
That's a good one. I've never seen it, but it would seem to fit the mold. I've heard McQueen enjoyed filming, but I don't know how much the cast joked around...
In regards to comments about strange movies making it into the top 250: "For this top 250, only votes from regular voters are considered." You figure only a small subset of people who go to IMDb actually register, and that's a pretty skewed group.
That's a hard question. The problem is dissociating the DP's work from the director's vision. I think this also explains why DP's don't get much credit from many people.
Of your list, I haven't seen enough of a couple (Gimenez and Yamamoto) to make any real statements. I think I may like Mathieson least; several of his films go with that grainy look, which I'm not the biggest fan of. Though, again, is that his or the director's decision? I might like Acord best, even with his relatively short list of work, but that's only a gut reaction to your list.
Nice list. DP's don't get nearly enough credit for their work. I'd think Roger Deakins would fit nicely in this list.
So it seems that you like him more when he's in his sci/fi gross-out edge, and I like him more when he's doing more mainstream fare. Though to be fair, even his mainstream stuff is pretty out there...
Have you watched any of Seijun Suzuki's stuff? It's pretty interesting, if not great.
It's so true. I once moved five blocks and it might as well have been to another country. Good luck.
Moving? Moving where?
Both of those films have some serious cult following (and a lot from people on this site), and especially in the case of True Romance, I can see why. Neither film quite makes the case for me, but I understand it.
Hmmm. I'm guessing you like True Romance and The Last Boy Scout much more than (the least favorite is much harder) Top Gun. How close am I?
Wow. That looks really funny.
Why does every potentially good comic adaptation have to star Nic Cage or Keanu Reeves? Anyone?
And after a while, it'll be Snakes in a Spaceship.
How excellent! Kudos to all.
That's a good one. I've never seen it, but it would seem to fit the mold. I've heard McQueen enjoyed filming, but I don't know how much the cast joked around...
Go Jim!
In regards to comments about strange movies making it into the top 250: "For this top 250, only votes from regular voters are considered." You figure only a small subset of people who go to IMDb actually register, and that's a pretty skewed group.