Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader is a master storyteller, but with Master Gardener, even masters are capable of misfires.
The Card Counter, the latest film from writer/director Paul Schrader, is very much a companion piece to his earlier, existentialist efforts.
A card shark encounters an angry young man who’s seeking revenge against a military colonel.
It is in this moment of burning worlds and a fading hope in humanity that cinema offers its hand. When the most empathetic of mediums loses its patience, it may be time to watch and listen.
For our latest Staff Inquiry, we are discussing something a bit different: not our favorite films, but our favorite moments from 2018 films.
We were able to talk with the great Paul Schrader, director and writer of the upcoming film First Reformed, out on May 18th.
A trio of staggering performances by Hawke, Seyfried, and Cedric the Entertainer, a gripping story that mines our current sociopolitical landscape for philosophical fodder, and typically formidable writing make First Reformed a mandatory watch for everyone.
In our report of week 1 of San Francisco International Film Festival, we cover films like Generation Wealth, City of Sun, First Reformed, Hal and many more!
In First Reformed, a former military chaplain is wracked by grief over the death of his son. Mary is a member of his church whose husband, a radical environmentalist, commits suicide, setting the plot in motion.
First Reformed had its U.S. premiere at SXSW, with Paul Schrader and Ethan Hawke in attendance. First Reformed brings Paul Schrader’s career to a full circle, with both strong Bressonian and Taxi Driver influences.
In his fifth report from Toronto International Film Festival, Tomas Trussow shares his thoughts about Breathe, Darkest Hour, Caniba and more.
If you are looking for a pleasurable and visual exciting crime thriller from a cinematic legend, you should definitely give Dog Eat Dog a try.
Over at our official Facebook page, we are currently posting daily film recommendations, with each week being a different theme. This is a collection of those recommendations! This week’s theme is the cinema of Paul Schrader, highlighting both his writing and directing talents.