Sommersby: Richard Gere’s courage to make us love an unlikely hero

After the global success of Pretty Woman and the romantic charm that had made him one of Hollywood’s most beloved leading men, Richard Gere once again surprised audiences by choosing a role that was anything but predictable. In 1993, he starred alongside Jodie Foster in Sommersby, a romantic drama directed by Jon Amiel and inspired … Continua a leggere Sommersby: Richard Gere’s courage to make us love an unlikely hero

Internal Affairs: Richard Gere’s boldest and most underrated performance

When people think of Richard Gere, they usually remember the charming businessman from Pretty Woman or the romantic hero of An Officer and a Gentleman. But in 1990, Richard Gere made a daring choice that surprised audiences and critics alike. He stepped away from the roles that had made him a global star and embraced … Continua a leggere Internal Affairs: Richard Gere’s boldest and most underrated performance

Pretty Woman: the fairy tale that changed Richard Gere’s career forever

There are films that become successful. And then there are films that become part of our lives. Pretty Woman belongs to the second category. More than thirty-five years after its release, audiences around the world still smile, laugh, cry, and fall in love with the story of Edward Lewis and Vivian Ward. It is one … Continua a leggere Pretty Woman: the fairy tale that changed Richard Gere’s career forever