Who has received more academy award nominations, John Boorman or Rick Rosenthal?
Rick Rosenthal Richard L. "Rick" Rosenthal, Jr. (born June 15, 1949) is an American film instructor and director, best known for directing "Bad Boys", the 1983 drama film that helped launch Sean Penn's career as well as episodes of many popular TV series (including "", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Smallville"). His filmography includes the horror sequel "Halloween II," the romantic comedy "American Dreamer", and the 1987 drama film "Russkies".
Robert Altman Robert Bernard Altman ( ; February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer. A five-time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director and an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era, Altman was considered a "maverick" in making films with a highly naturalistic but stylized and satirical aesthetic, unlike most Hollywood films. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in American cinema.