Paul Schrader, a notable figure in cinema, fell in love with films after his first encounter at age 17. His directing career spans over 40 years, characterized by psychological portraits of alienated characters. Films like 'Taxi Driver,' 'Mishima,' and 'American Gigolo' highlight his commitment to exploring isolation and redemption. Recently, to celebrate the digital release of 'Oh, Canada,' Vulture ranked Schrader's 24 films, underscoring the variable quality but consistent thematic focus of his body of work, which emphasizes the struggles of characters in oppressive environments.
“We always love the movies we were watching when we first fell in love with movies,” Schrader told Nicolas Cage in Interview magazine.
His psychological portraits of lost souls desperately seeking salvation take many forms: a stylish escort cruising around Los Angeles to the tune of Blondie's 'Call Me'.
Schrader's films widely vacillate in quality and tone, but they all represent his abiding interest in alienated figures striving to achieve serenity in pressure-cooker environments.
From his acclaimed early work as a screenwriter, most notably penning Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, to his 40-year-long career as a director.
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