Five film-related things you’ll love, coming at you every Friday.
This week: Richard Linklater, Age of Cage, Jane Schoenbrun, and more.
Directed by Richard Linklater
on Criterion Channel
Curated by the director himself, this is a great retrospective on a still-thriving career that has taken a lot of bold swings along the way. From the years-long production of Boyhood to the Rotoscoped mind-bender that is A Scanner Darkly, Linklater shares a wide range of selections that perfectly encapsulate just how daring he is as a filmmaker.
Subscribe to Criterion Channel here.
Age of Cage, Keith Phipps
What could be more fascinating than a book about Nicolas Cage? Film critic Keith Phipps is up to the task with this in-depth look at the Oscar-winning actor’s career rollercoaster. It’s entertaining, informative, and just a whole lot of fun.
Pick up a copy here.
The Don’t Worry Darling trailer
Director Olivia Wilde takes a dark turn in Don’t Worry Darling, the follow up to her much loved Booksmart. Set in the 1950s it tells the story of a housewife (Florence Pugh) who suspects her husband (Harry Styles) and his company are up to no good. From the trailer the film looks excellent. Great acting, great design, and (as always) great cinematography from Matthew Libatique. Don’t Worry Darling opens September 23rd.
Jane Schoenbrun talks
We’re All Going to the World’s Fair
with Little White Lies
The director talks in depth with Natalie Marlin about World’s Fair, discovering the internet, the importance of trans voices in filmmaking, and more.
Read it here.
The Offer
The Godfather is arguably one of the best films ever made, and The Offer tells the story of how it came to be. There were a lot of obstacles, but according to the show, producer Al S. Ruddy Jr. was tenacious and not intimidated as he faced pressure from the studio—and even the mob. This is an eight-part series airing on Paramount +. Right now it’s three episodes in with a new one dropping each week.
Get Paramount+ here.