OK, alot of us are film fans here, so I figured I would ask this question: who is your favorite director of all time?
For me it would have to be Takashi Miike. I know, some (most?) of you are saying "who"? But take a look at his filmography - over the last 12 years, the guy's made 69 films!! Granted, none of them have been hollywood blockbusters - as a matter of fact, I don't think a single film that he has made has even had a theatrical run in the United States, outside of maybe Audition. And that was in some small art house theaters.
Yes, some of the films are made for TV, and I believe that one or two of the following are actually TV shows in Japan. But jeez, most American directors might make 10 films in 12 years. And before you start saying, "Well, I'll bet most of those fims suck" - you're wrong. Miike is considered by many to be the best Japanese director of all time. Lots of people call him the Japanese Tarantino, because his films are almost always (99%) hyper-violent. But if you're looking for action and great storytelling, and don't mind subtitles (or can understand Japanese) I would recommend any film on this list. FYI - the ones marked ** are the ones I've at least seen, and own 99% of those on dvd. The unmarked ones are films I have not seen yet, but I would still recommend them based on what I've read online at other sites. The guy has not made a bad film yet.
2004
· Zebraman **
· Chakushin Ari / One Missed Call **
· Izo: Kaosu Mataha Fujori no Kijin
2003
· Koshonin (TV movie)
· Yurusarezaru Mono / The Man in White / The Unforgiven
· Gozu / Gokudo Kyofu Daigekijo: Gozu **
· Kikoku **
2002
· Jitsuroku Ando Noboru Outlaw-den Rekka / Deadly Outlaw: Rekka / Violent Fire **
· Dead or Alive: Final / Dead or Alive 3 **
· Onna Kunishu Ikki
· Sabu (TV Movie)
· Shin Jingi no Hakaba / Graveyard of Honor - also cameo role **
· Pandora
· Kinyu Hametsu Nihon: Togenkyo no Hito-bito / Shangri-la
2001
· Family - also cinematographer
· Visitor Q / Love Cinema Vol. 6 **
· Koroshiya Ichi / Ichi the Killer **
· Araburu Tamashii-tachi / Agitator / Outlaw Souls - also cameo role **
· Katakuri-ke no Kofuku / The Happiness of the Katakuris **
· Zuido Genso: Tonkararin Yume Densetsu
· Kikuchi-jo Monogatari: Sakimori-tachi no Uta
2000
· Tajuu Jinkaku Tantei Saiko: Amamiya Kazuhiko no Kikan / MPD Psycho (TV series) **
· Hyoryuu-gai / The City of Lost Souls / The City of Strangers / Hazard City
· Tengoku Kara Kita Otoko-tachi / The Guys from Paradise **
· Dead or Alive 2: Tobosha / Dead or Alive 2 **
· Tsukamoto Shinya ga Rampo / The Making of Gemini
1999
· Tennen Shojo Man Next (TV Series) **
· Tennen Shojo Man (TV Series) **
· Nihon Kuroshakai / Ley Lines **
· Silver
· Dead or Alive: Hanzaisha / Dead or Alive **
· Salaryman Kintaro
· Tennen Shojo Man Next: Yokohama Hyaku-ya-hen (TV movie)
· Audition **
1998
· Chugoku no Chojin / The Bird People in China **
· Andromedia
· Kishiwada Shonen Gurentai: Bokyo-hen/Young Thugs: Nostalgia **
· Blues Harp
1997
· Kishiwada Shonen Gurentai: Chikemuri Junjo-hen/Young Thugs: Innocent Blood **
· Jingi Naki Yabo 2
· Full Metal Gokudo / Full Metal Yakuza **
· Gokudo Kuroshakai / Rainy Dog **
1996
· Shin Daisan no Gokudo 2
· ShinDaisan no Gokudo: Boppatsu Kansai Gokudo Senso
· Osaka Saikyo Densentsu: Kenka no Hanamichi
· Jingi Naki Yabo
· Rakkasei / Peanuts
· Kenka no Hanamichi: Oosaka Saikyo Densetsu
· Gokudo Sengokushi: Fudo / Fudoh: The New Generation **
1995
· Daisan no Gokudo
· Bodyguard Kiba: Shura no Mokushiroku 2
· Nani wa Kinyuden, Minami no Teio: Special Gekijyoban (dir. Sadaaki Haginiwa) - producer
· Nani wa Yukyoden
· Shinjuku Kuroshakai: China Mafia Senso / Shinjuku Triad Society **
1994
· Shinjuku Outlaw
· Bodyguard Kiba: Shura no Mokushiroku
1993
· Bodyguard Kiba
· Oretachi wa Tenshi ja Nai 2
· Oretachi wa Tenshi ja Nai
1992
· Ningen Kyoki / Human Murder Weapon
1991
· Toppuu! Minipato tai / Eyecatch Junction
· Ai to Urugari no Hyaku-oku Yen / Last Run (TV movie)
· Koroshi no Prelude / Lady Hunter
· Shimanto-gawa
1990
· Peesuke: Gatapishi Monogatari
· Ronin-gai
1989
· Kuroi Ame / Black Rain
1988
· Kujaku O / Hung Cheuk Wong Ji / Kong Qiao Wang Zi / Legend of the Phoenix / Peacock King
1987
· Zegen
So who's your favorite director?
