jez
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Post by jez on May 14, 2008 21:30:36 GMT
Just to add, I do honestly think Danny Dyer is a decent actor when he puts his mind to it. I hope that doesn't make me some kind of pariah and get me banned from this forum.
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Post by jimmy975 on May 15, 2008 3:47:44 GMT
Scorsese is far more stylistic in his camerawork and use of songs to score. Meadows is more thoughtful and Mise en Scene he generally uses the songs to convey character emotions while scorsese uses songs for audience thrill or emotion when watching the film.
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Post by shanemeadows on May 17, 2008 4:22:30 GMT
Scorsese is 5ft 3in, I am a giant like 5ft 7in.
Scorsese has made some of the most important films of the 20th century, I have just made a Vesta Beef Curry for my breakfast.
Scorsese is naturally blonde but has dyed his hair since his early teens, I am proud of my dark hair and have only ever had streaks (for fashion reasons only in my teens).
Scorsese is scared of punch and judy puppets, I am scared of thick blood.
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Post by shindig on May 17, 2008 8:39:43 GMT
Excellent news. If I can find Martin, I'm standing beside him to appear taller in comparison.
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Post by dude on May 17, 2008 8:46:32 GMT
i think there's a far simpler answer to this both Scorsese's and meadow's are very good at what they do which is making movies. if anything it's harder to make movies here in the UK with the sort of funding available so the fact that Shane's work stand's out like it does just says it all.
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Post by anonlytwin on May 25, 2008 11:32:45 GMT
i think there's a far simpler answer to this both Scorsese's and meadow's are very good at what they do which is making movies. if anything it's harder to make movies here in the UK with the sort of funding available so the fact that Shane's work stand's out like it does just says it all. that's much how i would put it... not too sure i see too many connections beyond that... scorsese does film violence really well, as does meadows... but then again so does Nick Love and he's a C word |
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bickle
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Post by bickle on May 31, 2008 0:30:43 GMT
It's too difficult to say at this point in Shanes career who is better. Ask again in 25 years  Judging by their first few films though I'd say Shane has definitely had a start as strong as Scorsese's. And both seem to make films that are very personal to them. They each make films about the things that they know and understand and that's what makes them so authentic and real. In that sense, I can understand the comparison between the two as it's not strictly stylistic! To cut the chase, I dont know. |
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Post by anonlytwin on Jun 9, 2008 18:42:21 GMT
It's too difficult to say at this point in Shanes career who is better. Ask again in 25 years Judging by their first few films though I'd say Shane has definitely had a start as strong as Scorsese's. And both seem to make films that are very personal to them. They each make films about the things that they know and understand and that's what makes them so authentic and real. In that sense, I can understand the comparison between the two as it's not strictly stylistic! To cut the chase, I dont know. well put mate |
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Post by shindig on Jun 11, 2008 7:05:53 GMT
We should reserve judgement until they're both very dead.
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Post by GR on Jun 11, 2008 23:49:12 GMT
We should reserve judgement until they're both very dead. Agreed (although I don't like to think of either of them dying...). Personally, I'd rather wait AT LEAST until Shane gets to be as old as Marty is now -- that way, I could just look at how much each filmmaker was able to accomplish in about the same amount of time. |
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Post by mattress on Jun 14, 2008 22:02:45 GMT
Finally got round to watching This Is England tonight (thought it was excellent). I was turned on to Shane by Dead Man's Shoes - Scorsese's Mean Streets had been my favourite film up until then - and was surprised (and pleased) when I learned of Shane's love for that film too.
I think this has been a great thread and most of the things I'm thinking have already been voiced. What struck me about This Is England is that Shane both wrote and directed it which I thought ah, perhaps that gives him the edge. According to IMDB though Scorsese also wrote & directed Mean Streets but Shane's virtually wrote & directed all his films (I've not seen Somers Town yet) - Scorsese has many more directing credits than writing.
I love Shane's writing and directing and I think because of the Britishness of his films I am that bit more connected to them than Scorseses, although the Americaness of Scorses's films can give them that 'exotic' edge that appeals too!
Scorsese gave me an appreciation of good cimema and that has made me appreciate Shane's films. Sorry for the longish post but I think in writing it I've decided that we should not try too hard to compare and just enjoy the work of both directors (and writers) for what they are, which is a bit of a cop out I know but hey, Scorsese might be reading this!
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Post by GR on Jun 15, 2008 1:00:51 GMT
Scorsese gave me an appreciation of good cimema and that has made me appreciate Shane's films. Sorry for the longish post but I think in writing it I've decided that we should not try too hard to compare and just enjoy the work of both directors (and writers) for what they are Well said!  |
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Judging by their first few films though I'd say Shane has definitely had a start as strong as Scorsese's. And both seem to make films that are very personal to them. They each make films about the things that they know and understand and that's what makes them so authentic and real. In that sense, I can understand the comparison between the two as it's not strictly stylistic!
