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Right now, these are two highly regarded directors who both have their own fan bases and have somewhat had a similar career path.
Both started out pretty young, (Nolan still is quite young) and both have had at least two films that has made it into Total Film's top '100 Greatest Films of all time list'.
However, like with most directors, there are certain differences in each of these artists that distinguishes them from each other, and perhaps, makes one much more superior..
Now, most of you know that I am already going say that Christopher Nolan is in a league of his own right now...and what's more incredible is he hasn't even reached his peak yet. Unlike Fincher, Nolan is still young, hungry and active when it comes to filmmaking. Also, it helps that he is consistent and hasn't become complacent when it comes to the types of films he makes.
Now don't get me wrong, I respect Fincher as well but he is way too concerned with the technical aspects of filmmaking for my liking, often to the point where it might interfere and possibly take away from the narrative of the film he makes, which to me suggests that he doesn't really care that much about his spectators unlike the extroadanairy Nolan who's films often involve audience participation.
Perhaps, the biggest difference has to be the fact that Nolan is an auteur whilst Fincher is simply a film director. Why do I say this? Well, for one, Nolan actually conjures up concepts and WRITES his own screenplays. Lets be honest...some of the best auteurs are actually the ones who write their own stuff.
Anyways, I hope this top will stir up some tasty debate, so lets commence, eh?
Right now, these are two highly regarded directors who both have their own fan bases and have somewhat had a similar career path.
Both started out pretty young, (Nolan still is quite young) and both have had at least two films that has made it into Total Film's top '100 Greatest Films of all time list'.
However, like with most directors, there are certain differences in each of these artists that distinguishes them from each other, and perhaps, makes one much more superior..
Now, most of you know that I am already going say that Christopher Nolan is in a league of his own right now...and what's more incredible is he hasn't even reached his peak yet. Unlike Fincher, Nolan is still young, hungry and active when it comes to filmmaking. Also, it helps that he is consistent and hasn't become complacent when it comes to the types of films he makes.
Now don't get me wrong, I respect Fincher as well but he is way too concerned with the technical aspects of filmmaking for my liking, often to the point where it might interfere and possibly take away from the narrative of the film he makes, which to me suggests that he doesn't really care that much about his spectators unlike the extroadanairy Nolan who's films often involve audience participation.
Perhaps, the biggest difference has to be the fact that Nolan is an auteur whilst Fincher is simply a film director. Why do I say this? Well, for one, Nolan actually conjures up concepts and WRITES his own screenplays. Lets be honest...some of the best auteurs are actually the ones who write their own stuff.
Anyways, I hope this top will stir up some tasty debate, so lets commence, eh?