Paul Schrader

  • Paul Schrader – The Walker (2007)

    Paul Schrader2001-2010CrimeDramaUSA
    The Walker (2007)
    The Walker (2007)

    Carter Page III (Harrelson), a middle-aged gay man in Washington, D. C., is a “walker”, a single man who escorts other men’s wives to social events so the husbands do not have to. One of the women he escorts, Lynn Lockner (Scott Thomas), is the wife of a United States senator and is carrying on an affair with a lobbyist. When she finds the lobbyist murdered, she embroils Carter in an investigation that leads to the highest levels of the federal government.Read More »

  • Paul Schrader – Affliction (1997)

    Paul Schrader1991-2000DramaThrillerUSA
    Affliction (1997)
    Affliction (1997)

    Synopsis wrote:
    Based on the novel by Russell Banks, AFFLICTION is a sobering, absorbing psychological study of the precarious relationship between an abusive father and his two sons. Wade Whitehouse (Nick Nolte) is a middle-aged ineffectual sheriff in a small New Hampshire town, where he and his brother, Rolfe (Willem Dafoe), were raised. When events shatter the quiet of his small town, Wade is forced to confront the past and reexamine his life, attempting a reconciliation with his abusive, alcoholic dad, Glen (James Coburn), by moving back home to look after him. This quietly intense, haunting, and beautifully filmed story unfolds against the harsh snow-white backdrop of a town where everyone knows each other. But more than anything, it is the brilliant performances of its cast that mark this film.Read More »

  • Paul Schrader – Light of Day (1987)

    1981-1990DramaMusicalPaul SchraderUSA

    Quote:
    The siblings Patty and Joe live in an industrial suburb. While Patty’s ambition is their rock band “The Barbusters” only, Joe also cares for the family and the upbringing of Patty’s young son Benji. Their pious mother reproaches them for their way of life, especially when they quit their jobs and go on tour, taking Benji with them.

    The original title of the script was “Born in the USA.” ‘Paul Schrader’ asked Bruce Springsteen to write a title song for the movie. After Springsteen wrote it, he liked the song so much, he used for his multi-platinum album of the same name instead. As a replacement, Springsteen later wrote the song “Light of Day”. That is why Springsteen thanks Schrader in the liner notes of the album.

    [Trent Reznor] Nine Inch Nails’ frontman plays keyboard for featured band ‘The Problems’. His voice can be heard during their song.Read More »

  • Paul Schrader – Dark (2017)

    Drama2011-2020Paul SchraderThrillerUSA

    Dark” was filmed in 2013 and released in 2014 under the title “Dying of the Light”. The film was taken from me after the first director’s cut, re-edited, scored and mixed without my input.

    I offered to revisit de film, cut and mix a new version at my own expense but was denied permission by the producers.

    This cut was created using work print DVDs. I had no access to the original hi-res footage and unmixed sound. I used those limitations to my advantage when creating this new film.

    I was working toward a more aggressive editing style when “Dying of the Light” was taken away from me. “Dark” represents the direction I was hoping to go.
    “Dark” was not created for exhibition or personal gain.

    It is for historical record.
    – Paul SchraderRead More »

  • Paul Schrader – The Card Counter (2021)

    2021-2030ArthouseDramaPaul SchraderUSA

    A gambler attempts to give guidance to a young man who is out for revenge against a mutual enemy.Read More »

  • Paul Schrader – Patty Hearst (1988)

    1981-1990DramaPaul SchraderPoliticsUSA

    The true story of a rich girl who was abducted by American revolutionaries in the 1970’s. Her time spent with her captors made her question herself and her way of life and she joined forces with the cause that her abductors were fighting for. This created a US scandal and Patty Hearst has become a pop culture fixture.Read More »

  • Paul Schrader – Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) (HD)

    1981-1990DramaPaul SchraderQueer Cinema(s)USA

    A fictionalized account in four chapters of the life of celebrated Japanese author Yukio Mishima. Three of the segments parallel events in Mishima’s life with his novels while the fourth depicts the actual events of the 25th Nov. 1970.Read More »

  • Paul Schrader – American Gigolo (1980)

    Drama1971-1980Paul SchraderUSA

    Quote:
    Julian makes a lucrative living as an escort to older women in the Los Angeles area. He begins a relationship with Michelle, a local politician’s wife, without expecting any pay. One of his clients is murdered and Detective Sunday begins pumping him for details on his different clients, something he is reluctant to do considering the nature of his work. Julian begins to suspect he’s being framed.Read More »

  • Paul Schrader – Blue Collar (1978)

    1971-1980CrimeDramaPaul SchraderUSA

    Quote:
    Paul Schrader’s directorial debut examines the trials of Detroit autoworkers living at the mercy of a heartless corporation and a corrupt union. Surviving from paycheck to paycheck, Checker Cab assembly linemen Zeke (Richard Pryor), Jerry (Harvey Keitel), and Smokey (Yaphet Kotto) scrape by and take pleasure in a few rounds of beer or bowling (and occasional illicit amusements). But when their money troubles pile up, Jerry and Smokey join Zeke in a desperate plan to steal cash from their local union office. Along with a piddling $600, they unexpectedly swipe evidence of union corruption.Read More »

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