Who doesn’t love sci-fi movies? From movies that make you think about life and how we live, to those that make you laugh and put you in a good mood, science fiction movies are a great escape from reality. However, they can sometimes get a little cheesy and hard to watch. Fortunately, some directors have taken sci-fi movies to another level and made them amazing. This blog is a compilation of 8 futuristic directors who have taken sci-fi movies to another level!
- Jon Favreau
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Jon Favreau is the mastermind behind several iconic projects in the fantasy and sci-fi genre. He is well-known for his work on Zathura, Jumanji, and Iron Man. Jon Favreau has also been featured in commercials and various other works in the entertainment industry.
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He is one of the most successful and influential producers in Hollywood today. He is also a man of ideas. Favreau’s latest project, Jungle Book, is an adaptation of the beloved children’s book by Rudyard Kipling. He came up with the idea while on a plane trip with his daughters and took it to Disney. He’s been making blockbusters ever since Zathura, but he’s also known for touching projects like Swingers and Chef.
2. Duncan Jones
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The British film director, producer, and screenwriter Duncan Jones is well known for his cinematic space fantasy adventure films, which include Moon, Source Code, and Warcraft. His debut Moon was a memorable treat for fans of philosophical sci-fi. Starring Sam Rockwell as a lonely astronaut on the moon who discovers an abandoned lunar base, in which he goes on a journey of self-discovery and meets an alien being called “Samantha.”
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A self-described “nerd” from the age of 12, Duncan Jones has made a number of films since his graduation from the prestigious National Film and Television School in 2006. From short films like “A Noise Within” and “The Science of Sleep” to “Moon”, Jones has proven himself to be an able auteur with a knack for sci-fi storytelling.
3. Neill Blomkamp
Neill Blomkamp is a South African film director and producer, best known for his critically acclaimed directorial debut District 9. He is an author, director, screenwriter, actor, and occasional composer. Blomkamp has been nominated for three Academy Awards and two BAFTAs.
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He is now recognized as one of the most influential young filmmakers in Hollywood. His directorial approach is a naturalist documentary-style of filmmaking that incorporates photo-realistic computer effects. He has an interesting background in which he worked as a game developer and concept artist for numerous companies such as Blizzard Entertainment, Valve Corporation, and Microsoft Studios. The themes of xenophobia, economic inequalities, and social segregation were carried on in his dystopian action-thriller Elysium, starring Matt Damon.
4. JJ Abrams
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JJ Abrams is the creator of hit films like Star Wars and Cloverfield. He is also responsible for the TV series Lost and Fringe. Abrams’ latest creation is the upcoming sci-fi film called Overlord, a film that has everything you would expect from a JJ Abrams production, and also some things you would not.
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JJ Abrams is a producer, director, and screenwriter. He was born in New York City and raised in Los Angeles. He studied television and film at Sarah Lawrence College, NYU, and The New School. He is a member of the production team for both of the two reboots of the Star Trek franchise. His most recent work is directing and writing the new sci-fi series for Netflix, “Stranger Things”.
5. Rian Johnson
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One of the most exciting film directors in Hollywood today is Rian Johnson. He is responsible for one of the most successful franchise films of the year, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. His early works include a big-budget sci-fi film called Looper, and his first low-budget effort, Brick. Rian Johnson has also been credited for writing and directing in the TV series Breaking Bad and The Fall.
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6. Christopher Nolan
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Christopher Nolan is an award-winning film maker who specializes in the science fiction genre. He is the director of the films Inception, Interstellar, and The Dark Knight Trilogy. In each of these films, he uses some form of suspense to deliver a powerful narrative. This blog goes into detail about some of his movies, their merits, and more information on the life of Christopher Nolan.
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Christopher Nolan is one of the most influential film makers of this century. Known for his successful genre-bending approach, Nolan has been one of the most prominent figures in contemporary cinema. He is a maestro who epitomizes the versatility of this century, attempting to take risks and give a spin to many genres, ranging from war to superhero films.
7. The Wachowskis
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The Wachowskis are a dynamic duo who have created and continue to create some of the most iconic films of all time. The Matrix is one of the most well-known sci-fi films of all time and paved the way for a lot of films to come. Since then, they have gone on to create more films, such as Cloud Atlas, Jupiter Ascending, and more.
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The Wachowskis are filmmakers and creators of films that have become cult classics. They have been listed in Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of the 20th century. They created the Netflix sci-fi series Sense8 that starred a multinational ensemble as individuals connected with a telepathic link who must survive from a force that’s hunting them.
8. Steven Spielberg
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Steven Spielberg is a legendary film maker. His career began in the New Hollywood era, and he is one of the most commercially successful directors in history. Spielberg is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Director, a Kennedy Center honor, and a Cecil B. DeMille Award. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1946.
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Steven Spielberg is a household name in the world of film. The best-selling director has been behind many blockbuster films, including Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, Schindler’s List, and Saving Private Ryan. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Spielberg studied film at Southern Illinois University and made his directorial debut with the drama Duel in 1971. It was a box office success. His first science fiction film was 1975’s summer blockbuster Jaws. The movie grossed $260 million worldwide and would later become the highest-grossing film of all time.
When it comes to the sci-fi genre, there are many different movies that are out there. Some of them have been incredible and have taken the genre to another level. The movies are very unique and offer something that no other movie can. Movies in the sci-fi genre are a lot of fun and provide viewers with action, suspense, and twists. But these days, sci-fi is more than just an entertainment genre. It is a place for us to speculate on the future and get a taste of what the future might hold.