Average ROI: -24%
ROI Rank: 828
 
Well, Paul Schrader may not be at the top of the Fresh Kernels Database, but at least he’s not in the bottom 50%…oh wait, he’s actually at 41.4%. Looks like he’s firmly in D-List territory.
 

Paul Schrader is an American film director, screenwriter, and film critic. He was born on July 22, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Schrader is best known for his work on films such as “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull,” and “The Last Temptation of Christ.” He has also directed several films, including “American Gigolo,” “Cat People,” and “Affliction.” Schrader has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for “Raging Bull.”
 

July 22, 1946.
 

Paul Schrader was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
 

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Average ROI: 545%
ROI Rank: 55
 
Well, Peter Cattaneo may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 3% of directors in terms of Average ROI in the Fresh Kernels Database. Keep climbing that ladder, Peter!
 

Peter Cattaneo is a British film director, best known for his work on the hit comedy film “The Full Monty” (1997). He has also directed other films such as “Lucky Break” (2001), “Opal Dream” (2006), and “Military Wives” (2019). Cattaneo has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Director for “The Full Monty”.
 

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Peter Cattaneo was born in Twickenham, London, England.
 

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Average ROI: -14%
ROI Rank: 804
 
Well, Peter Segal may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. He’s like the middle child of the B-List directors, hovering around the 40% mark in terms of ROI. Keep on chugging, Peter!
 

Peter Segal is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing comedy films such as “Tommy Boy,” “Anger Management,” and “Get Smart.” Segal has also directed several sports-themed films, including “Grudge Match” and “50 First Dates.” He began his career as a television producer and director, working on shows such as “Naked Truth” and “The Single Guy.” Segal has received several awards and nominations for his work, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for his direction of the television series “Just Shoot Me!”
 

February 16, 1962
 

Peter Segal was born in New York City, New York.
 

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Average ROI: 153%
ROI Rank: 380
 
Well, Philip Kaufman may be on the F-List, but at least he’s in the top 20% of directors in terms of ROI. That’s like being the tallest dwarf in the circus!
 

Philip Kaufman is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on October 23, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois. Kaufman is best known for his work on films such as “The Right Stuff,” “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” and “Henry & June.” He has been nominated for several Academy Awards and has won numerous awards for his work in the film industry. Kaufman is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation.
 

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Philip Kaufman was born in Chicago, Illinois.
 

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Average ROI: 78%
ROI Rank: 554
 
Well, Ralph Zondag may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either! And with an A-List status, he’s still living the dream.
 

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June 18, 1964
 

Ralph Zondag was born in Santa Monica, California.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Remi Weekes is so far down the list of directors in the Fresh Kernels Database that they might need a telescope to see the top 1%. And with a status of F-List, it looks like they’ll need to keep working on their ROI game.
 

Remi Weekes is a British film director known for his work in the horror genre. He gained critical acclaim for his feature film debut, “His House,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020 and was released on Netflix later that year. Prior to his feature film debut, Weekes directed several short films and music videos.
 

October 4, 1982.
 

The birthplace of Director Remi Weekes is London, England.
 

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Average ROI: NA
ROI Rank: NA
 
Well, let’s just say Richard Lowenstein’s ROI ranking is somewhere between “I’ve never heard of them” and “Oh yeah, I think I saw one of their movies once.” But hey, at least they made it onto the Fresh Kernels Database! #CListStatus
 

Richard Lowenstein is an Australian film director, best known for his work in the music industry. He has directed music videos for bands such as INXS, U2, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Lowenstein has also directed several feature films, including “Dogs in Space” and “He Died with a Felafel in His Hand.” He is known for his unique visual style and his ability to capture the energy and spirit of the music he works with.
 

May 31, 1959
 

Richard Lowenstein was born in Melbourne, Australia.
 

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Average ROI: 75%
ROI Rank: 568
 
Well, Rob Marshall may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s still on the A-List…of directors ranked 568th or higher in the Fresh Kernels Database.
 

Rob Marshall is an American film and theater director, choreographer, and producer. He is best known for directing the Academy Award-winning musical film “Chicago” and the Disney film adaptations of “Into the Woods” and “Mary Poppins Returns.” He has also directed several Broadway productions, including the Tony Award-winning revival of “Cabaret.”
 

October 16, 1960
 

Rob Marshall was born in Madison, Wisconsin.
 

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Average ROI: 120%
ROI Rank: 449
 
Well, Robert Luketic may not be in the top 10%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 10% either. Let’s just say he’s comfortably mediocre at 449th place with an F-List status. Keep trying, Robert!
 

Robert Luketic is an Australian film director, best known for his work on romantic comedies such as “Legally Blonde” and “The Ugly Truth”. He began his career in the film industry as a production assistant before moving on to directing music videos and commercials. Luketic has also directed thrillers such as “21” and “Paranoia”.
 

July 1, 1973.
 

Robert Luketic was born in Sydney, Australia.
 

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