So Entertainment Weekly continues to move toward its inevitable fusion with Us Weekly with this column: 25 Greatest Active Film Directors.
Not to belittle anyone on the list – they’ve all done their share of great work – but do you think Jon Favreau would tell you he thinks Elf stands above Chinatown? You think Zack Snyder would say 300 kicks Blue Velvet’s ass?
Granted, these lists are always for crap. But this one is especially sloppy – Peter Jackson above Martin Scorsese? James Cameron above the Coen Brothers?
But heck – why not put my money where my mouth is? At least I’d know I have some money.
Here’s my own top 25 – based on everything they’ve ever done. read more »



