The Film School Generation (activity)

1. Which of the movie directors made which films?

The generation of young directors sometimes called the movie brats made some of the most successful films of all time. They created the phenomenon of the blockbuster movies and they are the following:

• ·         Francis Coppola : The Rain People (1969); The Godfather (1972); The Godfather Part II (1974); Apocalypse Now (1979)

• ·         George Lucas :  Electronic Labyrinth (1968); THX 1138 (1971); American Graffiti (1973); Star Wars (1977); New York New York (1977)

• ·         Martin Scorsese :  Mean Streets (1973); Who’s that knocking at my door (1972); Taxi Driver (1976)

• ·         Brian De Palma : Hi Mom (1969); Sisters (1973)

• ·         Steven Spielberg : Amblin (1968); Duel (1971); Jaws (1975)

• ·         John Milius : Marcello, I’m so bored (1970); Dillinger (1973); Big Wednesday (1978)

2. Who are the directors that think of themselves and think of the audiences and what are the effects?

           

              Most of the directors featured in the documentary consider filmmaking as an art, an art that has been an integral part of their lives ever since they started being active in the field. They consider filmmaking as an outlet of what they feel or self expression and what they want their audience to feel right about when they start watching their films. Moreover, aside from filmmaking being an outlet to them, it has also been a business profitting millions of dollars. On the other hand, even if sometimes they had to work with a limited budget, they still has the passion to continue making interesting films for their audience.

           According to John Milius, filmmakers should explore personal things that they know in the field of filmmaking. For him, filmmakers should think of themselves first and their personal interests because that is how he does it. Meanwhile, tv or filmmaking for Steven Spielberg is not an art form but rather it is a job. George Lucas also thinks of himself whenever he makes films because he said that for him, whatever feels right is where he goes to.

On the other hand, according to Martin Scorsese, even if sometimes they had to work with a limited budget, he still has the passion to continue making interesting films for his audience. In line with this, Brian De Palma said in the documentary that he is pleased with the reactions given by his audience therefore he considers his audience in making his films. Francis Coppola also considers his audience’s feelings in making his films because they are the one who gives life to the industry.