Abel Ferrara
Cult New York filmmaker known for his transgressive, raw style. Started with exploitation films like 'Ms .45' and 'Fear City' before reaching his artistic peak with 'King of New York' (1990) and 'Bad Lieutenant' (1992). Tarantino called him a director he followed like buying season tickets – always waiting for the next film to top the last. His 'Miami Vice' episodes were legendary. Closer to Leone than Scorsese in his set piece approach to cinema.