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Quote from: Jon on June 23, 2010, 07:48:02 PM
Well said. I like his films, a lot, but I don't get how he's given a free ride by most critics. I've heard him called "the most important American director" and I'm not sure why...

OMG, we agree on a director's reputation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from: northbloke on June 23, 2010, 08:56:36 PM

Quote from: Jon on June 23, 2010, 07:48:02 PMI've heard him called "the most important American director" and I'm not sure why...

I know, everyone knows that's actually Tarantino! 

Especially the I'm not sure why part.

Just finished watching The Color of Money on Spike TV, and now I'm definitely sure it's an average film at best.

Jackie Gleason is the reason to watch The Hustler.

Don't get me wrong, it's a great film for the reasons you mentioned, Antares, but Gleason owns that film. He's damn great in it, and really the only reason I rewatch it.