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Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress and Schrader Collaborator, Dies at 79

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated Broadway and film actress known for The World According to Garp and The Age of Innocence, has died at 79. Born Mary Beth Supinger in Iowa, she studied drama in college and at NYU, built a prolific stage career with multiple Tony nominations, and appeared in films from Interiors (1978) to collaborations with her husband, writer-director Paul Schrader, on Light Sleeper and Affliction. Schrader and their daughter Molly announced her death on Facebook, noting she had been living with Alzheimer's and had recently been in memory care. Her career spanned stage, film, and television.

via The Independent|

#arts-entertainment #martin-scorsese #mary-beth-hurt

obits7 hours ago•474 min saved

Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress of Interiors and Garp, Dies at 79

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated actress known for Interiors and The World According to Garp, died at 79 from complications related to Alzheimer’s. Her husband, director Paul Schrader, and daughter Molly announced the death, praising her grace in all roles. Born Mary Beth Supinger in 1946, she studied drama at the University of Iowa and NYU Tisch, earned three Tony nominations (for Trelawny of the Wells, Crimes of the Heart, and Benefactors) and won an Obie and a Drama Desk for Crimes of the Heart, balancing a prolific film career with a lifelong theater presence.

via Vulture|

#interiors #mary-beth-hurt #obits

entertainment19 hours ago•15 min saved

Mary Beth Hurt, Garp Actress, Dies at 79

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated American actress known for her work in The World According to Garp and Interiors, died at 79 from Alzheimer’s. Her passing was confirmed by a joint post from her daughter and husband, Paul Schrader, with whom she collaborated on films such as Affliction and Light Sleeper. A Marshalltown, Iowa native who studied at the University of Iowa and NYU, Hurt had a prolific career on stage, in film, and on television, and is survived by Schrader, a daughter and a son.

via variety.com|

#entertainment #interiors #mary-beth-hurt

entertainment5 months ago•2 min saved

Paul Schrader Predicts AI Film Debut Within Two Years

Paul Schrader predicts that the first AI-generated feature film is only two years away, claiming to have the perfect script for it, and views AI as a valuable tool for creating realistic facial expressions and emotions in movies, while also noting AI's growing role in film coverage and idea generation.

via Variety|

#ai-in-filmmaking #ai-script #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Cannes 2024: Schrader, Coppola, and Trump Films Compete in Festival Lineup"

The 77th Cannes Film Festival will feature the return of New Hollywood icons Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Schrader to the official competition, with Coppola presenting "Megalopolis" and Schrader showcasing "Oh, Canada." Coppola's self-funded sci-fi epic has garnered strong early reactions, while Schrader's contemplative drama stars Jacob Elordi, Richard Gere, and Uma Thurman. The festival will also honor George Lucas with the Honorary Palme d'Or, marking a gathering of influential filmmakers at the prestigious event.

via IndieWire|

#cannes-film-festival #entertainment #francis-ford-coppola

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

The Viral Trolling of Scorsese, Coppola, and Schrader

Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Paul Schrader, iconic directors of Hollywood, have embraced social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, showcasing their playful and unguarded sides. Scorsese's TikTok videos with his daughter Francesca humanize him and challenge the narrative around him, while Coppola engages with his followers on Instagram Stories and shares personal details. Schrader keeps Facebook alive with his daily posts, offering opinions and sharing memes. These veteran directors are leading the way in using social media to connect with fans and remind us of the platform's potential for creativity and authenticity.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #francis-ford-coppola #hollywood

film2 years ago•1 min saved

"Paul Schrader Hails Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' as the Defining Film of the Century"

Paul Schrader, the screenwriter of Taxi Driver, has praised Christopher Nolan's upcoming film Oppenheimer, calling it "the best, most important film of this century." Schrader shared his endorsement on Facebook, expressing his admiration for the movie about the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, has received positive reactions from critics and features an ensemble cast including Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., and Matt Damon. The film is set to release on July 21, 2023.

via Deadline|

#atomic-bomb #christopher-nolan #film

film2 years ago•1 min saved

'Paul Schrader Declares 'Oppenheimer' the Ultimate Film of the Century, Blowing the Door Off the Hinges'

Paul Schrader, writer of "Taxi Driver" and director of "The Card Counter," has declared Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "Oppenheimer" as the "best, most important film of this century" after attending its New York premiere. Based on the book "American Prometheus," the film follows the creation of the atomic bomb through the eyes of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy. The star-studded cast includes Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, and Benny Safdie. "Oppenheimer" is set to release in theaters on July 21.

via Variety|

#christopher-nolan #film #film-premiere

film2 years ago•2 min saved

Mixed Reviews for Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City'

Director Paul Schrader has praised Wes Anderson's latest film, "Asteroid City," calling it the most Wes Anderson film ever made and comparing it to Alain Resnais' "Last Year at Marienbad." Fellow director Guillermo del Toro also expressed admiration for Anderson's vision. "Asteroid City" has already become a critical hit due to its star-studded ensemble cast. Anderson spoke about the cinematic inspirations behind the film, including Schrader himself, and how he has tried to incorporate elements from other directors' work into his own style.

via IndieWire|

#asteroid-city #cinema #film

film2 years ago•5 min saved

Unpacking the Controversial Themes of 'Master Gardener'

Paul Schrader's latest film, "Master Gardener," tells the story of a stoic groundskeeper with a shady past who is asked to teach his boss's grandniece how to maintain a garden. As the relationship between the two becomes spiky, it is revealed that the gardener has a history of violence and white-power tattoos. While the film raises big questions about redemption and the permanence of one's past, Schrader is reluctant to explore the sociopolitical aspects of the story, leaving a problematic murkiness. Nonetheless, the film features impressive performances from Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver and marks a departure from Schrader's usual cathartic violence.

via Rolling Stone|

#film #joel-edgerton #master-gardener

film2 years ago•3 min saved

Exploring the Mind of Filmmaker Paul Schrader.

Writer-director Paul Schrader discusses his approach to filmmaking, including shooting more images in a shorter amount of time and cutting unnecessary scenes before arriving on set. He also talks about his latest film, "Master Gardener," completing his "Lonely Man" trilogy, and the potential for Quentin Tarantino to remake the ending of Schrader's 1977 film "Rolling Thunder."

via IndieWire|

#film #filmmaking #master-gardener

film-review2 years ago•5 min saved

"Review: Paul Schrader's 'Master Gardener' is a Thoughtful Thriller"

"Master Gardener" is Paul Schrader's new film about a man named Narvel Roth, played by Joel Edgerton, who works at a botanical garden and has a special relationship with the owner, played by Sigourney Weaver. When he is asked to look after the owner's niece, Maya, played by Quintessa Swindell, Narvel becomes fond of her and tries to help her out of a difficult situation. The film is emotionally charged and features remarkable performances from the cast, including a Bressonian-style performance from Weaver. The insinuating score by Devonte Hynes adds to the film's magic and plant imagery.

via Roger Ebert|

#devonte-hynes #film-review #joel-edgerton

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

Sigourney Weaver talks upcoming projects and stuns in cream-colored outfit.

Sigourney Weaver discusses her latest role in "Master Gardener," directed by Paul Schrader, and reflects on some of her most memorable characters, including Katharine in "Working Girl." She also talks about the upcoming "Avatar" sequels and her excitement for the "incredible" story of "Avatar 4." Weaver expresses her love for playing complex, flawed women and the importance of showing "warts and all" in storytelling.

via USA TODAY|

#avatar #entertainment #master-gardener

film2 years ago•5 min saved

"Review: Paul Schrader's 'Master Gardener' Digs Deep"

"Master Gardener" is the latest film from writer-director Paul Schrader, completing his accidental trilogy about men in search of grace in a brutal world. The film centers on Narvel Roth, played by Joel Edgerton, a solitary horticulturist who meets Maya, played by Quintessa Swindell, and experiences purgative violence and redemption. Despite its improbable premise, the film's tense dreaminess, pulpy undertow, and severe elegance make it fascinating and deeply affecting.

via The New York Times|

#film #joel-edgerton #master-gardener

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Paul Schrader's 'Master Gardener': A Thoughtful and Disturbing Thriller with a Christian Twist"

Paul Schrader, the screenwriter and director of "Taxi Driver," has released his latest film, "Master Gardener," which explores themes of atonement and redemption. Schrader, who has had a complicated relationship with Christianity, says his faith always informs his work. He had planned a Netflix series about the origins of Christianity with Martin Scorsese, but the streaming service eventually passed. Despite being controversial in some parts of conservative Christianity, Schrader and Scorsese have always worn their respective traditions on their sleeves, both as filmmakers and as adherents.

via The Associated Press|

#christianity #entertainment #film