Cormac McCarthy, often called America's greatest modern author, passed away today and even if you never read any of his books, here's something you should know:
For the first 27 years of his writing career, hardly anyone noticed. None of his books sold over 5,000 copies.
RIP Ennio Morricone, the celebrated Italian composer known the world over for his instantly identifiable scores, who lent his talents to directors from Sergio Leone and Pasolini to Elio Petri and Terrence Malick.
A conversation with the great Morricone: https://t.co/oCSTP7kK15
On the great cinema master Akira Kurosawa's birthday, we’re saluting him with a selection of essays & videos highlighting the ingenious filmmaking legend's achievements: https://t.co/38GijtCjCs Which of his masterpieces will you be watching today?
Take your Oscar frustration and get hyped for the #IndieSpirits. Best pic and best director are spot on
EIGHTH GRADE
FIRST REFORMED
IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
LEAVE NO TRACE
YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE
Debra Granik
Barry Jenkins
Tamara Jenkins
Lynne Ramsay
Paul Schrader
#OnThisDay in 1821, Fyodor Dostoevsky was born in Moscow.
"Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on earth."
📖Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment.
Alfonso Cuarón's 'Children of Men' flopped in theaters, but is now considered one of the best films of the century: “It proves that what matters in cinema goes way beyond awards and reviews. The only thing that can tell you that is time.” https://t.co/GPzgDoK4E2 #IWHonors
Every filmmaker should experience real film. Attend a Kodak 16mm Filmmaking Workshop at @highfallsff in #RochesterNY. Event is free but you must register.
https://t.co/NMR32X11py #ROC
"Paint me in trust,
I'll be your best friend,
Call me the one,
This night just can't end"
Watch @doddleoddle's eerie but beautiful video for "Human" now 🎨 ▶︎ https://t.co/CAwP3VFW0c
Since it’s #femalefilmmakerfriday I’d like to say how proud I am that over half the team on #Human are women, including the artist herself, the director, one of the exec producers, the coproducer @CambriaBailey
Also @Aebouwman @reb_day @doyouknowellie @AmeliaLawsonMUA & @ediewizz