Richard Gere and the piano: when music becomes part of the story

There is a detail I have noticed throughout Richard Gere’s career: music seems to follow him from one film to another. And very often, there is a piano. Sometimes he actually sits down and plays. Sometimes music is simply part of the character’s world. But what has always struck me is the extraordinary naturalness with … Continua a leggere Richard Gere and the piano: when music becomes part of the story

Richard Gere and age-gap love: from Autumn in New York to Asymmetry

Richard Gere has explored age-gap relationships in Autumn in New York. Now Asymmetry brings the subject into sharper focus. Why has Hollywood's attitude changed?

An Officer and a Gentleman: the film that made Richard Gere an icon

There are movies that entertain us for two hours. And then there are movies that become part of our lives. For me, An Officer and a Gentleman is one of those unforgettable films. It isn’t simply a love story or a military drama. It is the film that confirmed what many people had already sensed: … Continua a leggere An Officer and a Gentleman: the film that made Richard Gere an icon