In the late 1970s, when Hollywood was in the middle of its most seismic transformation since the collapse of the studio system, there was a much-talked-about trend that seemed to fit all too snugly into the new world order. That was the arrival of hotshot British movie directors who had honed their craft in the rarefied world of English TV commercials.
At first there were two such transplants: Alan Parker and Ridley Scott. They were soon joined by Adrian Lyne (who made his first feature in 1980) and Scott’s younger brother, Tony Scott (who released his first major film in 1983). All four became players in the industry, and each developed his own style and brand and personality. Ridley Scott was the artiste of the group, crafting visionary sci-fi like “Alien” and “Blade Runner.” Adrian Lyne, director of “Foxes” and “Flashdance,” was the youth-culture maven, and Tony Scott, of “Top Gun” fame,...
At first there were two such transplants: Alan Parker and Ridley Scott. They were soon joined by Adrian Lyne (who made his first feature in 1980) and Scott’s younger brother, Tony Scott (who released his first major film in 1983). All four became players in the industry, and each developed his own style and brand and personality. Ridley Scott was the artiste of the group, crafting visionary sci-fi like “Alien” and “Blade Runner.” Adrian Lyne, director of “Foxes” and “Flashdance,” was the youth-culture maven, and Tony Scott, of “Top Gun” fame,...
- 7/31/2020
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Brian Tyree Henry Joins Universal Musical From Michel Gondry, Pharrell Williams
- 4/24/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Ralph Fiennes To Star In ‘28 Years Later’ For Danny Boyle And Sony Pictures
- 4/24/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Blood Meridian: John Logan is adapting Cormac McCarthy’s violent Western for director John Hillcoat
- 4/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
- 4/24/2024
- by Pat Saperstein and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
John Carpenter’s ‘Prince of Darkness’ Is Flawed But Undeniably Original [Halloweenies Podcast]
- 4/24/2024
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Box office preview: Zendaya’s sexy tennis film ‘Challengers’ is true test for actress’ star power
- 4/24/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Alien: Romulus Will Fix a Major $241 Million Prequel Mistake
- 4/24/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
Reddit Users Agree: Don’t Miss This Unjustly Forgotten $403M Sci-Fi Gem
- 4/23/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
A New Era of Stellar Sci-Fi Adaptations Has Come to TV
- 4/22/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.