From David Fincher to Martin Scorsese: How these 5 movies of visionary filmmakers defined the Golden Era of art

David Fincher is one of the most popular and successful directors in Hollywood. He's one of those storytellers who have shaped and defined the entertainment industry.

Other names include Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, and Steven Spielberg, etc. The extensive filmographies make it hard to determine what to watch. So here's a curated list of five movies by these visionary filmmakers that will make your day.

This list will include movies like David Fincher's Fight Club and Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park. These films are different from each other and vary in their genres. So just sit back and continue reading to find out.

5 films from David Fincher and Martin Scorsese, among others

The 1990s era is considered by many to be a Golden Age of Hollywood because of the kind of films that were getting made. These included indie titles from newcomer directors changing the landscape.

1) Goodfellas (1990)

Directorial work of Martin Scorsese, and written by him and Nicholas Pileggi, Goodfellas is about the rise and fall of a mafia named Henry Hill.

The film was bestowed with the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, along with many Oscar nominations. This should be on your watchlist. It can be enjoyed on Prime Video.

2) Fight Club (1999)

Fight Club is David Fincher's directorial work. It stars Brad Pitt and Edward Norton and follows a disgruntled man who forms a fight club with a soap seller. This Chuck Palahniuk adaptation came out in 1999.

Although a critical and commercial failure at the time of its release, the film has managed to garner a strong cult following. This David Fincher film can be enjoyed on Disney+.

3) Terminator 2 (1991)

Terminator 2 is a film that redefined visual effects in Hollywood during the 1990s. It takes all the elements of the first one and takes things to another level.

This James Cameron-directed film is about T-000 coming from the future to kill John Connor. The film featured groundbreaking visual effects that were used to create the liquid metal guy. It can be enjoyed on Netflix.

4) Jurassic Park (1993)

Jurassic Park is directed by Steven Spielberg and was adapted from the namesake book. It focuses on a wildlife park where the owner has kept dinosaurs. The film is a fantastic exploration of the human ego, fear, and horror, which in combination wth the animatronics stands the test of time.

It was a big success both critically and commercially after its release. A scene of the vibration of sounds when the T. rex arrives has also gained fame. Its success created a franchise and several follow-ups. It can be watched on Prime Video.

5) Pulp Fiction (1994)

Pulp Fiction is directed by Quentin Tarantino and tells interconnected stories in a non-linear format. It also introduced the world to crime films that heavily relied on dialogue, reconfiguring indie cinema. It can be watched on Apple TV and Prime Video via rent.