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01of 06Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese.Noam Galai/FilmMagicIn 2019, the Oscar-winningTaxi Driverfilmmaker toldEmpirethatsuperhero flicks are “not cinema"in his opinion. Scorsese added at the time, “Honestly, the closest I can think of them — as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances — is theme parks.““It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being,” he said.A month later, Scorsese wrote anop-edforThe New York Timesfurther explaining his view.Directorslike James Gunn have fired backat Scorsese’s criticisms.
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Martin Scorsese
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In 2019, the Oscar-winningTaxi Driverfilmmaker toldEmpirethatsuperhero flicks are “not cinema"in his opinion. Scorsese added at the time, “Honestly, the closest I can think of them — as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances — is theme parks.”
“It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being,” he said.
A month later, Scorsese wrote anop-edforThe New York Timesfurther explaining his view.
Directorslike James Gunn have fired backat Scorsese’s criticisms.
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Ridley Scott
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TheHouse of Guccidirector has made films likeBlade RunnerandAlienbut feels the modernsuperhero model is “boring.”
03of 06Jodie FosterRich Fury/GettyTheSilence of the Lambsstar has directed movies likeThe BeaverandMoney Monster.Back in December 2017, she told the RadioTimes that “going to the movies has become like a theme park.““Studios making bad content in order to appeal to the masses and shareholders is like fracking: you get the best return right now but you wreck the earth,” said Foster at the time, perDeadline. “It’s ruining the viewing habits of the American population and then ultimately the rest of the world.”
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Jodie Foster
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TheSilence of the Lambsstar has directed movies likeThe BeaverandMoney Monster.Back in December 2017, she told the RadioTimes that “going to the movies has become like a theme park.”
“Studios making bad content in order to appeal to the masses and shareholders is like fracking: you get the best return right now but you wreck the earth,” said Foster at the time, perDeadline. “It’s ruining the viewing habits of the American population and then ultimately the rest of the world.”
04of 06Jane CampionVALERIE MACON/AFP/GettyThe Power of the DogandThe PianodirectortoldVarietyin November 2021 simply, “I actually hate them,” when addressing superhero movies.“I think it’s safe to say that I will never do that. They’re so noisy and ridiculous,” said Campion. “Sometimes you get a good giggle, but I don’t know what the thing is with the capes, a grown man in tights. I feel like it must come from pantomime.”
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Jane Campion
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The Power of the DogandThe PianodirectortoldVarietyin November 2021 simply, “I actually hate them,” when addressing superhero movies.
“I think it’s safe to say that I will never do that. They’re so noisy and ridiculous,” said Campion. “Sometimes you get a good giggle, but I don’t know what the thing is with the capes, a grown man in tights. I feel like it must come from pantomime.”
05of 06Roland EmmerichFrazer Harrison/GettyIn November 2019, Emmerich toldInsiderthat he uses superhero movies to fall asleep.The director — known for blockbusters likeIndependence DayandThe Day After Tomorrow— said that he is “not a fan of these movies either because they feel very formulaic.““I think what’s a little bit disconcerting for me is how the stories are told,” he explained. “Because you have to have a knowledge of the characters, they don’t even bother to tell you, ‘Oh this is this character and he has these kinds of superpowers. … What’s really happening is the storytelling is going down the drain a little bit.”
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Roland Emmerich
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In November 2019, Emmerich toldInsiderthat he uses superhero movies to fall asleep.
The director — known for blockbusters likeIndependence DayandThe Day After Tomorrow— said that he is “not a fan of these movies either because they feel very formulaic.”
“I think what’s a little bit disconcerting for me is how the stories are told,” he explained. “Because you have to have a knowledge of the characters, they don’t even bother to tell you, ‘Oh this is this character and he has these kinds of superpowers. … What’s really happening is the storytelling is going down the drain a little bit.”
06of 06Terry GilliamJoe Kohen/WireImageThe director behindThe Brothers Grimmand12 Monkeyssaid in 2018 during an interview with CineNando, according toThe Playlist, “I hate superheroes.““It’s bulls—. Come on, grow up! We’re not going to be teenagers for the rest of our lives. It’s great to dream of great powers. Superheroes are all about power. That’s what I don’t like about superheroes. They’ve gotta beat the other powerful superheroes. Come on, a bit of peace, love and understanding is what we need,” said Gilliam.
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Terry Gilliam
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The director behindThe Brothers Grimmand12 Monkeyssaid in 2018 during an interview with CineNando, according toThe Playlist, “I hate superheroes.”
“It’s bulls—. Come on, grow up! We’re not going to be teenagers for the rest of our lives. It’s great to dream of great powers. Superheroes are all about power. That’s what I don’t like about superheroes. They’ve gotta beat the other powerful superheroes. Come on, a bit of peace, love and understanding is what we need,” said Gilliam.
source: people.com
