The Village Idiots

The presence of an actor doesn't affect my decision to see a movie as much as the director. Generally, the director has more influence over the quality of the movie than the actor.

If I had to choose, here are some names off the top of my head:

Emily Watson
Anne Heche
Hellen Mirren

I never said the presence of an actress draws me to a film more than the work of the director. I just said that if these actresses are in a movie, I will make a point of seeing the movie.

I have never gone to a movie on opening night because of an actress. I have gone to a movie on opening night because of a director. God bless Quentin Tarantino.

So let's see your "Top 5: He Directed That? I'm There!" list.

I point was that the I usually won't see a movie based on the actors in the film. On second thought that's not entirely true. There are certain actors whose films I'd like to see just because they're in it. I guess, I can't think of many contemporary female actors that fit that bill.

I'll try to come up with a top 5 list for directors.

My point was that the I usually won't see a movie based on the actors in the film. On second thought that's not entirely true. There are certain actors whose films I'd like to see just because they're in it. I guess, I can't think of many contemporary female actors that fit that bill.

I'll try to come up with a top 5 list for directors.

Actresses (in no particular order, and please forgive incorrect spelling):

--Cate Blanchette
--Nicole Kidman
--Renee Zellweiger
--Helen Mirren
--Maggie Gyllenhaal

How about actors? (same caveat as above):

--Ewan McGregor
--Johnny Depp
--Viggo Mortensen
--Tom Hanks
--George Clooney

Top 5: He's In It? I'm There!

1. William H. Macy
2. Steve Buscemi
3. Sean Penn
4. Hugh Grant
5. Robin Williams (if non-Disney)

Here's another one:

Toni Collete

Man, what a versatile actor. If she's in it, I bet the movies interesting, and she's going to do a very good job.

Steve Buscemi and William H. Macy are good choices. I've also really liked the Sean Penn films, too.