AFI - The Directors - Michael Mann
by Robert J. Emery
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Director: Robert J. EmeryDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Spanish (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-02-19
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Wellspring
Movie Reviews of AFI - The Directors - Michael Mann
Movie Review: A GREAT AMERICAN FILM DIRECTOR!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Martin Scorsese said a few years back that Michael Mann was one of America's great film directors. While having immense respect and admiration for Scorsese, I was elated to hear one of my movie icons saying pretty much what I've been saying for many years. I was a fan of Michael Mann before I knew who he was and what he was capable of. My first exposure was THE JERICHO MILE on TV - a made for TV movie starring Peter Strauss of RICH MAN, POOR MAN fame. One thing that caught and mesmerized me was the music (I believe it was Jack Nitzsche who blended incredible instrumental versions of the Rolling Stones' SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL & NO EXPECTATIONS). But the acting, writing, etc. was so far above normal television that I couldn't stop talking about that show for years. Then came THIEF (music by Tangerine Dream - also used for the film score of THE KEEP - an underrated and brilliant piece of work, as are all of Mann's gifts to the cinema)followed by MIAMI VICE, and with its success more TV: CRIME STORY & PRIVATE EYE (the latter an incredible show reminiscent of PETER GUNN of the 1950's but was not seen or appreciated by many). I could write and rave 20,000 words without blinking an eye in regards to Mr. Mann. He seems to only make a film every 2 or 3 years - but when he does, I pay box office dollars - partly to support his genius and partly to be totally entertained. LAST OF THE MOHICANS/HEAT/THE INSIDER & ALI have all laid proof to his talents. THE DIRECTORS is a series paying homage & respect to major and gifted directors. I have seen each episodic look into our filmmakers' lives and works and, I just saw the one on Michael today and am speechless! If you haven't followed his career like I have, I highly recommend seeing this one hour extravaganza. You will see and hear some of the actors he has hand-picked for his movies, and upon completion of this too short hour, you will want to see and experience everything this gifted man has bestowed upon us, the lucky recipients of his sheer, bravado and infectious magic. To requote Martin Scorsese: Michael Mann is one of America's great directors!
Summary of AFI - The Directors - Michael Mann
Known for his rapid-paced approach to filmmaking, Michael Mann began his illustrious career, working on TV commercials and documentary films. Following his feature debut of THEIF, he has gone on to direct such classics as MANHUNTER, THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS, HEAT, THE INSIDER and the upcoming ALI with Will Smith. He was nominated for an Academy Awardİ in 2000 as Best Director for THE INSIDER. Actors and collaborators who speak about their work with Mann include Jon Voight, James Belushi, Wes Studi, Madeleine Stowe, William Petersen, Tom Sizemore and others.Similar DVD Movies
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