Every movie director, no matter how much of an auteur they are in their own right, with their own visual style and flair, will have taken some inspiration from the generation before them in order to completely find their filmmaking ‘voice’. This episode is focused on two titans of the entertainment world with a back catalogue of work that has not only pushed the boundaries of blockbuster film-making but has also introduced fantastical creatures and horrific visual effects to the industry, proving that there is always ethereal beauty to be found in the grotesque. Both Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro have proven to be two of the most influential directors still in the biz today and their body of work is enthralling to revisit.
However, which of these filmmaking legends deserves to forever live with the beautiful elves of Rivendell and which should be locked up like a geek and forced to chew the heads off unfortunate chickens? There’s only one way to find out you gorgeous gore-hounds…FACE-OFF!
This episode of FACE-OFF was written and edited by Adam Walton, narrated by Shawn Knippelberg, produced by Chris Bumbray and executive produced by Berge Garabedian. As usual, let us know in the comments which directing behemoth is your favourite!