huge directorial debuts

Started by pete, November 30, 2004, 09:33:35 PM

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pete

November 30, 2004, 09:33:35 PM
are there any first-time directors, hack or god, who got to direct like huge epics, or at least big-scale, big scope, spectacular features?  I really can't think of any.  do you always need to direct a low-budget horror/ comedy/ coming of age drama before you can tackle star wars, lord of the rings, or even desperado?
unfortunately, I think Michael Bay is like the only one I can think of.
"Tragedy is a close-up; comedy, a long shot."
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MacGuffin

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November 30, 2004, 09:45:31 PM
Quote from: peteare there any first-time directors, hack or god, who got to direct like huge epics, or at least big-scale, big scope, spectacular features?

I'm assuming you mean directors first, and not actors or other crew turned directors. Otherwise, Kevin Costner for Dances With Wolves.
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pete

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November 30, 2004, 09:47:34 PM
yeah, director's first.
"Tragedy is a close-up; comedy, a long shot."
- Buster Keaton

RegularKarate

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November 30, 2004, 10:01:33 PM
How big?

Finchy got Alien3

Stefen

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November 30, 2004, 10:36:00 PM
McG undirected the shit out of charlies angels. That guy Tarsem with the cell.
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Rudie Obias

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November 30, 2004, 10:38:57 PM
ORSON WELLS, duh!
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samsong

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November 30, 2004, 10:51:51 PM
Quote from: rudieobORSON WELLS, duh!

:evil:

Stefen

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November 30, 2004, 10:52:30 PM
Welle, samsong is pissed. This could get ugly.
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MacGuffin

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November 30, 2004, 10:58:19 PM
Quote from: StefenWelle, samsong is pissed. This could get ugly.

You're right. samsong might toss rubieob down a whell.
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Stefen

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November 30, 2004, 11:04:40 PM
hah I got nothing.
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