T Categories Filmmaker of the Month Movies February 29, 2020 The Neoliberal Time Capsule of “Ricki and the Flash” Jonathan Demme's final film is a flawed, fascinating time capsule into Obama-era politics.
A Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month February 28, 2020 All Things Pass Into the Night: Jonathan Demme’s Soundtracks Jonathan Demme's personally curated soundtracks added color, style & iconic moments to some of his most famous films.
H Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month February 26, 2020 How “A Master Builder” Stumbled in Its Journey From Stage to Screen Jonathan Demme's penultimate film is well-made and features excellent performances, but suffers in scope.
L Categories Filmmaker of the Month Movies February 25, 2020 Loco De Amor: The Yuppie Punk of “Something Wild” Demme's 1986 screwball comedy is one of his most joyful and unexpectedly rebellious films.
& Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies February 24, 2020 “Rachel Getting Married” Is Harrowing, Messy, and Real With its lo-fi aesthetics and quietly chaotic presentation, Jonathan Demme's 2008 drama never goes for the easy conflicts at hand.
& Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies February 22, 2020 “The Manchurian Candidate”, A Study of Humanity Lost Jonathan Demme's remake of the 1962 classic is as notable for its look at political dehumanization as it is its modernization.
& Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies February 21, 2020 “The Truth About Charlie” Is Like Drinking Coffee Through a Veil Jonathan Demme's remake of Charade marks a low point in his career from casting and acting to pacing and direction.
O Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies February 15, 2020 One Woman Finds Her Way in a Man’s World in “Married to the Mob” Jonathan Demme directed Michelle Pfeiffer in a winning performance in a feminist take on screwball comedy.
T Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies February 15, 2020 The Myth & Mystery of “The Silence of the Lambs” Jonathan Demme hit an Oscar home run with a gripping thriller & iconic performances from Anthony Hopkins & Jodie Foster.
I Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies February 8, 2020 I’m a Real Live Wire: Breaking Down David Byrne’s Electric Performance In “Stop Making Sense” Jonathan Demme's Talking Heads doc is beautifully chaotic in construction, but most of it comes from David Byrne's performance.
