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The Neoliberal Time Capsule of “Ricki and the Flash”

Ricki and the Flash
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Jonathan Demme’s final film is a flawed, fascinating time capsule into Obama-era politics.

B.L. Panther Posted on February 29, 2020February 28, 2020

All Things Pass Into the Night: Jonathan Demme’s Soundtracks

Jonathan Demme Soundtracks
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Jonathan Demme’s personally curated soundtracks added color, style & iconic moments to some of his most famous films.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 28, 2020February 25, 2020

How “A Master Builder” Stumbled in Its Journey From Stage to Screen

A Master Builder
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Jonathan Demme’s penultimate film is well-made and features excellent performances, but suffers in scope.

Ben Kaye Posted on February 26, 2020February 25, 2020

Loco De Amor: The Yuppie Punk of “Something Wild”

Something Wild
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Demme’s 1986 screwball comedy is one of his most joyful and unexpectedly rebellious films.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

“Rachel Getting Married” Is Harrowing, Messy, and Real

Rachel Getting Married
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With its lo-fi aesthetics and quietly chaotic presentation, Jonathan Demme’s 2008 drama never goes for the easy conflicts at hand.

Andrew Bloom Posted on February 24, 2020February 22, 2020

“The Manchurian Candidate”, A Study of Humanity Lost

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
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Jonathan Demme’s remake of the 1962 classic is as notable for its look at political dehumanization as it is its modernization.

Tim Stevens Posted on February 22, 2020February 20, 2020

“The Truth About Charlie” Is Like Drinking Coffee Through a Veil

The Truth About Charlie
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Jonathan Demme’s remake of Charade marks a low point in his career from casting and acting to pacing and direction.

Michael Guarnieri Posted on February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

One Woman Finds Her Way in a Man’s World in “Married to the Mob”

Married to the Mob
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Jonathan Demme directed Michelle Pfeiffer in a winning performance in a feminist take on screwball comedy.

Chris Ludovici Posted on February 15, 2020February 16, 2020

The Myth & Mystery of “The Silence of the Lambs”

Silence of the Lambs
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Jonathan Demme hit an Oscar home run with a gripping thriller & iconic performances from Anthony Hopkins & Jodie Foster.

Beau North Posted on February 15, 2020February 16, 2020

I’m a Real Live Wire: Breaking Down David Byrne’s Electric Performance In “Stop Making Sense”

Stop Making Sense
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Jonathan Demme’s Talking Heads doc is beautifully chaotic in construction, but most of it comes from David Byrne’s performance.

Sean Price Posted on February 8, 2020February 16, 2020

“Caged Heat” is a Unlikely Start to an Acclaimed Filmography

Caged Heat
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Jonathan Demme’s sleazy but interesting feature debut tried to put a new spin on the women in prison genre.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

February’s Filmmaker of the Month: Jonathan Demme

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For the month of romance, we celebrate the birthday of the late great Jonathan Demme, whose filmmaking was as eclectic as it was empathetic.

Clint Worthington Posted on February 3, 2020March 6, 2020

Ebertfest 2019: Celebrating Roger in Fine Filmic Fashion

Bound
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From Bound to Sideways to Romy and Michelle, this year’s Ebertfest was a celebration of the weird, eclectic, and fantastic films Roger Ebert loved.

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Jonah Koslofsky Posted on April 16, 2019April 15, 2019
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