It is hard to compare Spielberg with directors such as Michael Curtiz and Howard Hawks, who were undeniably great but who were working under an entirely different system. One of the things that is so great about them is that though working under a studio boss, they managed to stamp their own imprint on each film, and also to succeed at making films of all genres. Spielberg can't be denied his greatness however, despite THE COLOR PURPLE and a couple of other stinkers. How can we deny the director of JAWS, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, E.T., SCHINDLER'S LIST and SAVING PRIVATE RYAN the label "great"? Answer: we cannot. Richard
Richard Del Belso Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:42:59 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MOPO] WHO COMPARES TO SPIELBERG? To: [email protected] As far as mastering different genres, I don't believe anyone compares to HOWARD HAWKS. His films are among the greatest Gangster films (SCARFACE), Comedy films (TWENTIETH CENTURY, HIS GIRL FRIDAY), Adventure films (ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS), Mystery films (THE BIG SLEEP), and Western films (RED RIVER, RIO BRAVO). Marty Davis Vintage Film Posters 38732 N. 10th Street Desert Hills, AZ 85086 623/551-6655 tel 623/551-6622 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] OneSheet (eBay Screen Name) www.vintagefilmposters.com Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
