Before American Gigolo: the unknown years that built Richard Gere

When people think of Richard Gere, they usually picture the man who became an international icon with American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman, and Pretty Woman. But every star has a beginning. Long before Hollywood discovered him, Richard Gere was simply a young man trying to find his place in the world. Those early … Continua a leggere Before American Gigolo: the unknown years that built Richard Gere

L’Odissea di Christopher Nolan: quando il coraggio di reinterpretare un classico diventa grande cinema

Ogni volta che un regista decide di confrontarsi con un'opera immortale, sa di assumersi un rischio enorme. Se resta troppo fedele all'originale, viene accusato di non aver aggiunto nulla di nuovo. Se, invece, sceglie di reinterpretarlo, inevitabilmente si scontra con i puristi, convinti che certi capolavori non debbano essere toccati.È quello che sta accadendo con … Continua a leggere L’Odissea di Christopher Nolan: quando il coraggio di reinterpretare un classico diventa grande cinema

Richard Gere’s Asymmetry is not Pretty Woman—and that is exactly why we should watch it with an open mind

Ever since the first photographs from the set of Asymmetry appeared online, one comparison has dominated social media: "Is this the new Pretty Woman?"The answer, in my opinion, is simple. No. And I believe comparing these two films does a disservice to both.The only similarity is the age differenceAt first glance, some people immediately noticed … Continua a leggere Richard Gere’s Asymmetry is not Pretty Woman—and that is exactly why we should watch it with an open mind