Paul Thomas Anderson was asked by The Criterion Collection in 2013 which three directors influenced his career most.
His answer tells you everything you need to know about his love for one particular filmmaker: “Jonathan Demme, Jonathan Demme, and Jonathan Demme.” Anderson has spoken about Demme numerous times since “The Silence of the Lambs” Oscar winner passed away in April 2017, but a recent sit down with Richard Linklater might be the most emotional Demme-centric discussion yet.Linklater and Anderson honored Demme’s legacy during a conversation at the 2018 Texas Film Awards, where Anderson was awarded the inaugural Jonathan Demme Award.
The Austin Film Society has finally released the entire half-hour talk online (via The Playlist), and it’s an incredible look at how one director ended up influencing two of the best working American directors in vastly different ways.Read More: Paul Thomas Anderson Shares 5 Reasons Why Jonathan Demme Was His
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