Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Michael Mann.

Highly recommended: Thief, Manhunter, The Last of the Mohicans, Heat (top 100), The Insider, Collateral, Miami Vice

Recommended: Public Enemies, Blackhat

Approach with caution: Ali

Not recommended: The Keep

Next week’s director is… François Truffaut