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Originally Posted by demonrail666

I forgot it was a Paul Schrader film. I'm just as bemused by the praise for his other biggie, American Gigolo. Another coke-fuelled mess. Schrader wrote some incredible screenplays but he pretty much leaves me cold as a director.

i rewatched “affliction” just the other day and still liked it a lot (except for the constant music, ugh). this is a very good movie.

i also really liked “light sleeper”, which ive seen a few times, used to be on tv a lot for some reason.

have never seen american gigolo, or a bunch of others he made. was just reading about them, curious about mishima but nothing else.

his screenplays are good though! yes. affliction has a great screenplay and cast. just needs a “mute” on the music track. but dont let that ruin it for you—well worth a viewing.