1. “The statement is unprofessional for a site like this."
It’s not unprofessional or uncommon for a website dedicated to film to make statements about a filmmaker. Film-centric websites make statements about film and filmmakers day in and day out. No Film School is entitled to their opinion.
2. “Who defines him to be one of the greatest.”
Many people — critics, publications, civilians, etc. — think Tarantino is a great director and/or one of the greatest directors of all time. He is frequently talked about, written about and listed as a great director and/or one of the greatest directors of all time.
3. “And if so, wouldn't he also be between the most (financially) successful directors of all time, which he clearly isn’t?”
Tarantino is one of the most financially successful directors of all time. The average box office for his films is similar to that of Bret Ratner, David Fincher, Ron Howard, Ridley Scott and Guy Ritchie. If you combine all of Tarantino’s films, he has made almost 200 Billion Dollars at the box office.
4. “You should be able to lay out to your readers why you think he's the greatest…”
This is not an article about why Tarantino is one of the greatest directors of all time. Instead, it is an article about some of Tarantino’s favorite films.
No Film School does not need to give an explanation every time they choose to describe a filmmaker with a superlative.
1. “The statement is unprofessional for a site like this."
It’s not unprofessional or uncommon for a website dedicated to film to make statements about a filmmaker. Film-centric websites make statements about film and filmmakers day in and day out. No Film School is entitled to their opinion.
2. “Who defines him to be one of the greatest.”
Many people — critics, publications, civilians, etc. — think Tarantino is a great director and/or one of the greatest directors of all time. He is frequently talked about, written about and listed as a great director and/or one of the greatest directors of all time.
3. “And if so, wouldn't he also be between the most (financially) successful directors of all time, which he clearly isn’t?”
Tarantino is one of the most financially successful directors of all time. The average box office for his films is similar to that of Bret Ratner, David Fincher, Ron Howard, Ridley Scott and Guy Ritchie. If you combine all of Tarantino’s films, he has made almost 200 Billion Dollars at the box office.
4. “You should be able to lay out to your readers why you think he's the greatest…”
This is not an article about why Tarantino is one of the greatest directors of all time. Instead, it is an article about some of Tarantino’s favorite films.
No Film School does not need to give an explanation every time they choose to describe a filmmaker with a superlative.