Tag: Rain Man
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‘Ezra’ Review: Bobby Cannavale’s Formulaic Autism Dramedy Devolves Into A Pile Of Platitudes
Movies containing portrayals of autism haven’t always treated the subject with sensitivity and conviction. Some breakout successes like “Rain Man” have conflated it with the savant syndrome, which isn’t representative of the full spectrum of people with autism. Writer Tony Spiridakis, who has raised an autistic child, and his friend, director Tony Goldwyn, approach the…
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How to Watch the New Willow Series
The world of film has changed a lot in the past 30 years or so. In 1988, millions flocked to their local theaters to watch the likes of Tim Burton’s gothic comedy Beetlejuice, David Zucker’s hilariously timeless The Naked Gun, or the incomparably moving Rain Man by Barry Levinson. These films and many more make…
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Robert De Niro to Star Opposite Himself in Gangster Drama ‘Wise Guys’ at Warner Bros.
Robert De Niro will be sharing the screen with Hollywood legend Robert De Niro in the upcoming gangster drama “Wise Guys.”The movie, set at Warner Bros., will be directed by Barry Levinson, the veteran filmmaker who is best known for “Rain Man” and “Wag the Dog.”Nicholas Pileggi, the co-writer of Martin Scorsese’s crime epic “Goodfellas,”…
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Rain Man Ending Explained: Bet Two For Good
When it comes to portrayals of people with intellectual disabilities, there will always be a time before and a time after that controversial R-word speech in “Tropic Thunder.” It was crude, but before that, it never really occurred to me that non-disabled actors might see such roles as a route to acclaim and accolades. Afterwards, I…
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Hans Zimmer Wins Oscar for ‘Dune’ Score, Accepts in a Bathrobe
Hans Zimmer triumphed in Sunday’s best original score category at the Academy Awards, claiming the Oscar for the music of “Dune.”Zimmer did not attend the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre as he is on tour with his band in Europe.It is Zimmer’s second Academy Award; he previously won for 1994’s animated “The Lion King,” although…
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‘Why do they have to be brilliant?’ The problem of autism in the movies
Over 30 years since Dustin Hoffman twitched his way to an Oscar in Rain Man, our experts give their verdict on a season of portrayals of the neurodiverse, from Sia’s Music to What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?A quick experiment. Close your eyes, and think of autism in the movies. I bet you’ve got an image in…