Ranked: The Films Of Director George Miller

Those sounds of clashing metal, revved up engines and gusts of choking dust are reminiscent of a familiar world gone mad. A world which George Miller's fans have had to wait 30 years to see again. This week's release of "Mad Max: Fury Road," which the Playlist likened to a "speeding maniac in possession of big and provocative ideas" in our review, has given us an excuse to delve into Miller's cinematic oeuvre. 

Beginning his career as a doctor, Miller was inspired by the violence he saw in the hospital wards and on the highways of his small Queensland hometown. His inclinations as such spawned a beloved franchise, launched Mel Gibson into international superstardom and influenced an entire generation of filmmakers. While Miller is most recognized for his "Mad Max" series, going through all eight of his directorial efforts prior to 'Fury Road' uncovers common threads regardless how varied the genres he's worked in and techniques he's...