The Conversation Show: Paul Schrader, The Early Years: ’Blue Collar,’ ’Hardcore,’ and ’American Gigolo’
The first episode in our "Schrader Series." In which we have a conversation about Paul Schrader's first three films: Blue Collar, Hardcore, and American Gigolo. We also discuss the film Pickpocket and Bresson's influence on Schrader. Other things that get a mention: Coast to Coast with Art Bell, Big Daddy Kane, Schrader's t-shirt game, and more random bits of nonsense.
Recommended If You Like Paul Schrader's first three films:
Car Wash, 1976 dir. Michael Schultz
On the Waterfront, 1954 dir. Elia Kazan
8mm, 1998 dir. Joel Schumacher
Joe, 1970 dir. John G. Avildsen
Blow Out, 1981 dir. Brian De Palma
My Own Private Idaho, 1991 dir. Gus Van Sant
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The Conversation Show: Paul Schrader, The Early Years: ’Blue Collar,’ ’Hardcore,’ and ’American Gigolo’