The 5 Greatest Movie Directors of all Time

I was just in the middle of taking my second look at "Wonder Woman" with Gal Gadot.    I basically think the same of it.  Pretty good flick.  Started off well - then it got ridiculous.  Some props to the actress that played the crazy gas Doctor,  Elena Anaya.   I thought she was really good.  Anyway, I checked who directed "Wonder Woman" and it's Patty Jenkins.   She hasn't really had much of a career. "Monster" , the story of Aileen Wournos that starred Charlize Theron, is her only other big directing job.   She did inspire me to think though.  I started thinking about movie directors.  Who has really stood out?  Who made films that have aged well?  Who is technically the best?  Who tells a story the best?   As I was considering these variables, some names popped into my head.  There is no particular order - I just believe these are the 5 Greatest Movie Directors of all Time.  Beneath each name I'm including my favorite movie by said Director.   And here we go:

1. Martin Scorcese

"Raging Bull"

2. Stanley Kubrick

"Full Metal Jacket"

3. Brian De Palma

"Carlito's Way"

4. Francis Ford Coppola

"The Godfather"

5. Steven Spielberg

"Saving Private Ryan"


Certainly I expect differing opinions.  There is a very good chance I may have missed a few.  Please take a moment and comment on your favorite Directors....

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