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Mike Figgis

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Filmmaker

The Resume

    (February 28, 1948- )
    Raised in Nairobi, Kenya
    Directed 'Stormy Monday (1988),' 'Liebestraum (1991),' 'The Browning Version (1994),' 'Leaving Las Vegas (1995),' 'The Loss of Sexual Innocence (1999),' 'Timecode (2000),' 'Hotel (2001)' and 'Cold Creek Manor (2003)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He sometimes uses bizarre, off-the-wall directorial techniques.
    For instance, 'Timecode' features a quadruple split-screen, with four different stories happening simultaneously.
    Many of his films can be described as experimental, but not enjoyable.
    Critics called his more conventional film 'Cold Creek Manor' 'unspeakably boring' and 'about as thrilling as cleaning your garage.'
    He looks like something out of 'Harry Potter.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a talented musician, playing piano, trumpet, and classical guitar.
    He composed the scores for some of his films.
    He has taught piano lessons in his spare time.
    He also plays in an R&B band.
    When asked what he most looks for in actors, he said: 'A degree of health - it's always tricky when they die halfway through a shoot.'
    His film 'Leaving Las Vegas' was a critical and commercial success.
    'Timecode' was the first film of its kind, which is impressive (even if the movie itself is, well, unspeakably boring).

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 35 Votes: 48.57% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 75 Votes: 72.00% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 107 Votes: 58.88% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 2874 Votes: 62.28% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 84 Votes: 72.62% Annoying