The 10 best films by guillermo del toro you should watch. After a short absence from social media, guillermo del toro has taken to twitter to share with his followers what he has been reading and watching while in coronavirus quarantine. Guillermo del toros 11 criterion collection movies you. Oscarwinning director guillermo del toro will pull the strings as director of a stopmotion musical version of classic disney film pinocchio, which will be produced by netflix. The 23 best guillermo del toro movie posters indiewire. Also be sure to check out his twitter account for recommendations of visual artists.
Angelina jolie, guillermo del toro, greta gerwig close up with thr duration. Beck and woods said they are revisiting films that initially were not well received, including chappie, aloha, the box, jupiter ascending, the counselor, alexander, and welcome to marwen. Later, he learned about makeup and effects from the legendary dick smith the exorcist 1973 and worked on making his own short films. Guillermo del toros dark cinematic fantasias are overflowing with the stuff of raw imagination, and so its not much of a surprise that his films have always inspired a number of creative. Guillermo del toro is a master storyteller, whose boundless imagination has crafted a visually dazzling fable with the shape of water. Del toro is one of the most avid cinephiles on the planet, often using interviews and. March 4, 2018 i want to dedicate this, to every young filmmaker, the youth that is showing. Guillermo del toro trades quarantine watch lists with. The second volume, the fall, was released on september 21, 2010. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. I also encourage clicking the read notes for this list, and checking out some of the notes on movies youve seen. Oct 04, 2015 cult film director and horror expert guillermo del toro has only just joined twitter but hes already treating followers to a bunch of book recommendations.
With almost 400 films on this list, there should be a little something for everyone hopefully. Guillermo del toro starts massive what to watch thread. The shape of water 2017 screenplay, director, story. Guillermo del toro was born october 9, 1964 in guadalajara jalisco, mexico. Guillermo del toro full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Guillermo del toros twitter film recommendations, a list of films by. Perhaps one of the only films of its kind, cronos is a distinct and slightly niche mexican vampire film. Guillermo del toros twitter film recommendations, a list. Guillermo del toros twitter film recommendations page 2 show list info. He is best known for the academy awardwinning fantasy films pans labyrinth 2006 and the shape of water 2017, winning the oscars for best director and best picture for the latter and his upcoming stopmotion film pinocchio. A film prodigy dedicated to latin american cinema even as his success gave him a ticket to hollywood, guillermo del toro earned a place as one of time magazines 50 young leaders for the new. Guillermo del toro celebrity profile check out the latest guillermo del toro. Any message coming from guillermo on facebook is not legitimate. Guillermo del toro is one of the most creative and visionary artists of his generation whose distinctive style is showcased through his work as a filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and author. Pans labyrinth criterion collection release announced.
The oscarwinning film is now also a compelling novelization about an unusual love story between a monster and a human. The theme that ties all of guillermo del toros movies. Nov 30, 2017 guillermo del toros dark cinematic fantasias are overflowing with the stuff of raw imagination, and so its not much of a surprise that his films have always inspired a number of creative. The best free online film course is guillermo del toros twitter feed. Guillermo del toros twitter film recommendations show list info. He also recommends merida and a baja beach called barriles. Guillermo del toro was on hand with his fantasy adventure film the shape of water, the story of an unlikely relationship between elisa sally hawkins a lonely mute woman who cleans the topsecret. Guillermo del toros favorite films movies list on mubi.
Here are four musthear guillermo del toro audio commentaries. His films draw heavily on sources as diverse as weird fiction, fantasy, horror, and war. What darren aronofsky, guillermo del toro, and ava. Ivana baquero and guillermo del toro receive a standing ovation after the north american premiere of pans labyrinth at the 2006 toronto international film festival. Feb 12, 2018 guillermo del toro may be one of the worlds most beloved filmmakers, but hes also one of its most avid cinephiles. On june 2, 2009, del toros first novel, the strain, was released. The golden army is probably his most ambitious film that does so. He describes himself as a strange and lonely child prone to lucid nightmares that would leave him terrified to leave his bed even if he needed to use the bathroom. With guillermo del toros feature film career taking off with this feature, cronos is the biggest indicator of recurring themes and influences that del toro would use. Director guillermo del toro talks about the genesis of his beautiful daughter pans labyrinth, how a visit from a faun prompted his love affair. Six gardening shops doing deliveryplus their pandemic planting recommendations.
Nov 21, 2006 director guillermo del toro talks about the genesis of his beautiful daughter pans labyrinth, how a visit from a faun prompted his love affair with monsters and why videogames are the narrative. Guillermo del toro active 1985 present born oct 9, 1964 in guadalajara, mexico genres fantasy, action, horror, thriller overview v. It is the first part of an apocalyptic vampire trilogy coauthored by del toro and chuck hogan. Apr 20, 2020 when director guillermo del toro asks for quarantine entertainment recommendations, his famous friends sure dont disappoint. The oscarwinning director of the shape of water and pans. Guillermo del toro s movies wear their influences on their sleeves, and what incredible influences they are.
The nutcracker, a new guillermo del toro film and eight other things to see, do. I plan on checking off a couple more kubrick films, and finishing the before trilogy. May 29, 2018 like the strain, this is one of guillermo del toro books that has also been adapted into film. You can watch the animated series, directed by del toro, on netflix. While on break from his new movie, nightmare alley, renowned. Guillermo del toro s twitter film recommendations show list info.
Guillermo del toro movies human movie recommendations. Jan 31, 2018 guillermo del toro has some recommendations the director of the shape of water wants visitors to explore guadalajara, his hometown. Like the strain, this is one of guillermo del toro books that has also been adapted into film. Five favorite films with guillermo del toro nov 14, 2008 with a reputation for excellence in the realms of fantasy and horror, filmmaker guillermo del toro brought a visionary touch to such criticallyacclaimed films as pans labyrinth, the devils backbone, cronos, and last years the orphanage, which he produced. Del toro has said crimson peak was inspired by hammer horror films and gothic romances, with visual touches from italian giallo films and victorian paintings. Apr 20, 2020 here are just a few of the film, television, and book recommendations from the participating writers, directors, and creatives on del toro s thread. The director offers up film and book recommendations, shares behindthescenes images and concept art, and more. Complete list of the films guillermo del toro has recommended on twitter. Guillermo del toro says gender disparity is a real problem oscarwinning director calls for greater female inclusion with 50. Guillermo del toro is a very entertaining presence on twitter. Guillermo del toros 5 best movies, ranked cinemablend. The oscarwinning filmmakers twitter thread of film recos became a filmmaker group chat with directors such as taika waititi, edgar wright, brad bird, ari aster, rian johnson, james gunn and others filmmaker guillermo del toro has always been vocal on social media about his favourite films and. Del toro took to twitter monday for help in passing the time during the pandemic.
As you count the days until guillermo del toros crimson peak hits theaters, feel free to join us as we run down the top 5 films in his career. The shape of water isnt a traditional entry into the horror genre, but del toros background, overall premise, and terrifying performances at least classifies the film as horror inspired. Dark, gothic, and often containing a touch of the fairytale, guillermo del toro has produced and directed some of the most visually stunning films of modern times, including pans labyrinth. How guillermo del toro, ava duvernay, brad bird are. Guillermo del toro filmography and movies fandango. Guillermo del toro to pull the strings behind netflixs. Guillermo del toros twitter film recommendations list challenges. What are you reading, what are you watching, what are you listening to, and how many days have. Nowadays, the arrival of another guillermo del toro film is something to anticipate and celebrate, but back in 1993, cronos was his unheralded feature debut, when nobody had heard of the mexican writerdirector, apart from those familiar with the modelmaking and special effects work of his company necropia, or with the guadalajara.
And it worked for guillermo del toro, whose success with cult cinema fanatics led. So far hes focused on vampires and dark fairy tale fiction, news which wont surprise anyone who has seen pans labyrinth or cronos. Who needs film school when you can just follow guillermo del toro on twitter. Dark, gothic, and often containing a touch of the fairytale, guillermo del toro has produced and directed some of the most visually stunning films of. First looks at pixars piper and guillermo del toro s trollhunters offers. Sorvino who took the role partly on the advice of thenboyfriend and del toro. Guillermo del toro list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Or watch redes or columbia film noir some joseph h lewis in there. Five favorite films with guillermo del toro auteur. The director has been making the press rounds nonstop this awards season in. Cult film director and horror expert guillermo del toro has only just joined twitter but hes already treating followers to a bunch of book recommendations. While the production of his film the nightmare alley has been suspended, the academy awardwinning director created an isolation watch list through a giant twitter thread featuring work and recommendations by. Guillermo del toro, darren aronofsky and others offer film. From silent movie classics like nosferatu to a recent alfonso cuaron masterpiece, here are great films that have del toros stamp of approval. Guillermo del toro may be one of the worlds most beloved filmmakers, but hes also one of its most avid cinephiles. Guillermo del toro is a mexican director mostly known for his acclaimed films pans labyrinth, the devils backbone, crimson peak and the hellboy film franchise. Guillermo del toros twitter film recommendations page 2.
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