Highest Grossing Directors At The Box Office

Steven Spielberg

I am not surprised at all at any one of the names listed in this list. Each director has a unique gift that makes each film a success.

I've posted this article because I believe it is important to appreciate and acknowledge the directors who make films what they are. The role of a director it vital to a film deciding on the mise en scene lighting and every other aspect; all for our enjoyment.

Steven Spielberg: $8,440 billion
James Cameron: $6,201 billion
Peter Jackson: $4,612 billion
Robert Zemeckis: $4,094 billion
Chris Columbus: $3,852 billion

 Spielberg not surprisingly top of the list  I have to admit it reflects his brilliant work and rightly so involved in films such as Jurassic Park ,Back to the future and ET; which have all become timeless classics for all audiences to enjoy. Personally I love Spielberg's work with Back to the Future being one of my favourite films of all time.




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Week 2 Real-life Captain Phillips attends movie premiere alongside Tom Hanks

Captain Phillips is a film based on the real life events of Captain Phillips when his ship was hijacked by pirates. Personally I love a film based on true life events such as Titanic ( the tragic sinking) and The Pursuit of Happyness.



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Tom Hanks meeting the "real-life" Captain Phillips was important to me as he has portrayed him in the film and was a right to Phillips to be allowed to join in the celebrations of the premier for a film that would not of been made if it was not for his terrifying story.

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New picture stills for The Hunger Games Catching Fire

Release date 22nd November 2013

 Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen.

 

Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' tickets available starting October 1

 

        

 

Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' tickets available starting October 1

 



Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark

      

Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark

Donald Sutherland as President Snow

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The authors who hated the film versions of their books

I always loved the idea of The Shinning. Happy family Dad Mum and Son stay in a hotel ,built on an old Indian burial ground over the winter ; Dad goes mad and murder is array, but watching the film I felt something was lacking. I believed the deterioration of Jack Nicolson's character was not shown. Brilliant actor but edgy from the beginning didn't work for me.

Roald Dahl has also shared his dislike to the 1971 Charlie and the Chocolate adaptation with Gene Wilder. As a fan who has read both book and watched the film ;Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is still magically wonderful in film as it is on paper. I disagree with Dahl and believe that Gene Wilder was the perfect Wonka capturing his unique character.

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Week 1 The Hunger Games Catching Fire Predicted To Gross A Massive $950 Million At Box Office

The Hunger Games Catching Fire
The Hunger Games Catching Fire is set to make a huge mindboggling total of $950 million which is roughly £597328369.92.But why is The Hunger Games Catching Fire set to make this much money?

 For a start the film is based on the novels written by Suzanne Collins and already has a substantial fan base (including me).The film is a sequel to the first film The Hunger Games which was also a great success grossing $691 million worldwide. The film has already gained the peoples trust and will have people fighting to see the next instalment. I for one can't wait for the 22nd of November were I can finally see Oscar winning actress Jennifer Lawrence portray Katniss in her next adventure back into the games. Real. May the odds be ever in her favour!

Julianne Moore Joins 'The Hunger Games' Cast As President Alma Coin

Julianne Moore Joins 'The Hunger Games' Cast As President Alma Coin
An update in the latest news on the franchise that is The Hunger Games. A film based on the novels by Suzanne Collins. As a fan of both books and film I think that Julianne Moore is the perfect person to play Alma Coin with an edge of sharpness to her ora.

Natasha's Films to watch

Each month I'll be posting films that in my opinion are a imperative see.

The Lost Boys   Director: Joel Schumacher 1987
For all horror lovers with humour vampires and motorbikes ride back to the 80s and listen to Jim Morrison with this amazing film with a young all star cast ,Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Jason Patric and Jamie Gertz.







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Stand By Me    Director: Rob Reiner 1986
Coming of age film and one of the purest pieces of acting from soon to be hit actors of the 80s River Phoenix and Corey Feldman .Stand By Me is a stunning film based on the novel by Steven King The Body were four young boys go in search of a dead kid .                                                                                                   





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Billy Elliot    Director :Stephen Daldry 2002
If not for the mind blowing sound track than for the story of the miners and a boy who against all the stereotypes and rough family members full fills his dream to dance.

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Rebel Without A Cause   Director : Nicholas Ray 1955
One of James Deans most magnificent performances follow him start a new school with knives and car runs .Pay particular attention to his exceptional portrayal of a drunken lost soul at the beginning. James Dean only shot a few films in his short life but Rebel Without A Cause is a rare piece of acting that must be adored and appreciated.    






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