Tag: Taxi Driver
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Robert De Niro at 80: his best films
On the eve of the actor’s 80th birthday, delve into his epic back catalogue, which runs the gamut from Taxi Driver and Meet the Parents to Falling in LoveA brief flurry of tabloid interest surged around Robert De Niro a few months ago, after the news that he had fathered his seventh child at the…
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Variety review – fierce feminist porn drama from the 80s New York underground
Bette Gordon’s fascinating 1983 film about a woman working in an adult movie theatre has a script by Kathy Acker and parts for Nan Goldin and Spalding GrayThe 1983 indie-underground New York movie Variety, directed by Bette Gordon and scripted by Kathy Acker, is re-released for its 40-year anniversary. It is a flawed but fascinating…
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How A Series Of Gory B-Horror Films Led To Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
When Martin Scorsese set to work making “Hugo,” a film based on Brian Selznick’s children’s book “The Invention of Hugo Cabret,” it immediately got tongues wagging. What on Earth was the director behind films like “Taxi Driver,” “Goodfellas,” and “The Departed” doing helming a whimsical kids’ adventure? At the time, his youngest daughter, Francesca (who’s…
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Christopher Nolan Understands Quentin Tarantino’s Retirement Idea But Calls Filmmaking “Addictive”
A lot has been made about Quentin Tarantino’s plan to retire as a film director after his upcoming 10th feature. Some see it as a brave and noble thing, to put down the camera after 10 (hopefully) awesome movies. Others, like Christopher Nolan apparently, understand the allure of leaving behind a pristine filmography, but also…
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Every Movie Directed by Albert Brooks, Ranked
Albert Brooks is best known for being a comedian and an actor, with perhaps his best-known role, at least for younger people – and for better or worse – being that of voicing Marlin in Finding Nemo. But even when it comes to acting, it’s not fair to entirely pin him down to the comedy…
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Quentin Tarantino Talks His Final Movie and Love for Violent Films at Cannes Masterclass
The man who directed a scene so bloody it was filmed in black and white to avoid an Nc-17 rating has some qualms with violence in film.In an hourlong conversation at the Cannes Film Festival, Quentin Tarantino addressed some parts of his book “Cinema Speculation” and he teased his 10th and final film, “The Movie…
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Robert De Niro’s Comedies Are Stronger Because He Isn’t Funny
Who has been the best actor in the last half-century? You can make a case for a number of guys like Denzel Washington, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, or Harrison Ford. They have each made an indelible mark in the history of Hollywood. But there is no way you can even have a discussion about who…
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Quentin Tarantino Disses ‘Taxi Driver’ Studio’s ‘Timid’ Choice to Make Harvey Keitel’s Pimp Character White
Quentin Tarantino has never made a secret of his love for “Taxi Driver,” frequently listing the Martin Scorsese film as one of his favorite movies of all time. So it shouldn’t be surprising that Tarantino devoted a chapter in his new book, “Cinema Speculation,” to discussing the film. But readers may be surprised to learn…
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Harvey Keitel Was So Dedicated To Taxi Driver That They Had To Change The Script
Harvey Keitel gave an inspired performance as the devious pimp in “Taxi Driver,” but the actor almost had a different part entirely. Keitel was originally cast in a larger role but insisted on playing the pimp. His dedication motivated director Martin Scorsese and screenwriter Paul Schrader to expand the part.Keitel was initially cast as a…
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‘Pearl’: Martin Scorsese Raves About Ti West’s “Wild, Mesmerizing, Deeply Disturbing” Horror Film
We know that Martin Scorsese isn’t a huge fan of superhero films. However, did you know that the man behind “Taxi Driver” and “Raging Bull” is a big fan of indie horror? Well, apparently he is, as Scorsese recently gave the new horror film, “Pearl,” a rave review.Read More: ‘Pearl’ Review: Mia Goth Totally Kills…