One year after publication, it's sincerely heartwarming to see this picture from one of Demme's PA's on Philadelphia and Beloved. Enjoy the book, Brian!
I'll be at the Somerville Public Library on June 3rd hosting a groovy LaserDisc double-feature of Jonathan Demme's work. Come one, come all!
Sure, I spent the '80s watching action movies that were mostly military revenge fantasies about the Middle East. But then I went to college and spent the '90s watching movies mostly about Tehran schoolgirls trying to accomplish various simple tasks. The Iranian New Wave would fix a lot of people.
A huge dankje (Thank you!) to De Filmkrant for a glowing review of my book. Glad to know that my work has reached the Netherlands! I'm open to any book tour events in Amsterdam.
Reading 'Naked Lunch' at my local diner while Steely Dan blares on the stereo. Coincidence or fate?
'Married to the Mob' on 4K UHD provides an opportunity to rediscover the crime comedy Jonathan Demme made before 'Silence of the Lambs.'
Jonathan Demme’s ‘Married to the Mob’ Arrives on 4K: Why His Pre-‘Silence of the Lambs’ Crime Comedy Is a Must-See
'Married to the Mob' on 4K UHD provides an opportunity to rediscover the crime comedy Jonathan Demme made before 'Silence of the Lambs.'
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My first for @avclub.com: Alex Gibney's documentary "Knife" examines Salman Rushdie, his work, and his transformation into a symbol of martyrdom—and through intimate, grisly footage of his attack and arduous recovery, re-humanizes him. #Sundance2026 www.avclub.com/knife-the-at...
Salman Rushdie became a martyr, but Knife makes him human again
Alex Gibney's Sundance documentary Knife: The Attempted Murder Of Salman Rushdie separates its subject from the sensation.
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Illustrating why, 38 years ago, we nicknamed him “short- fingered VULGARIAN Donald Trump.”
FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · 7mo agoThe White House has added a new sign above the Rose Garden reading “The Rose Garden.”
No worries! There's still a few copies of my book available through @vinsyn.bsky.social.
Disc-Connected: Your trusted news source in physical media@disc-connected.bsky.social · 7mo ago"There's No Going Back: The Life and Work of Jonathan Demme", but that is selling very quickly and will be gone within a few minutes. Angela de Marco (Michelle Pfeiffer, Scarface) is married to Frank “Cucumber” de Marco (Alec Baldwin, Miami Blues), who is murdered for having
Hello Gorgeous! I wrote an essay for this new edition of MARRIED TO THE MOB. Be sure to pre-order from @cine-matographe.bsky.social . Thanks, @jlalibs.com!
What a way to wrap up the year!
Cineaste Magazine@cineastemagazine.bsky.social · 8mo agoOur Winter 2025 issue is in mailboxes and on newsstands now! In the issue: Graham Fuller on John Ford's Cavalry Trilogy Cynthia Lucia on 'Splendor in the Grass' A translation of Pasolini's "Notes on Fellini's Nights of Cabiria" & much more! Order the issue and read more here: www.cineaste.com
"Consumer Friendly" is code speak for "Abandoning Theaters"
Currently Reading: It's #Demmecember THERE'S NO GOING BACK - The Life and. Films of Jonathan Demme by David M. Stewart
Tomorrow night, I'll be talking about my book with Irv Slifkin via Zoom. Registration is free.
Pleased to stop by Boston University and sign a copy of my book for an esteemed reader/bookshop proprietor.
My landlady collected my rent and had me sign a copy of my book; it's looking like a good month ahead.
Looking back on my high school newspaper editorial, "They Shoot Lawyers, Don't They?"
Watched this last night on Criterion. Demme was a magician, no two ways about it. www.criterionchannel.com/rachel-getti...
Rachel Getting Married - The Criterion Channel
Directed by Jonathan Demme • 2008 • United States Starring Anne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, Bill Irwin When Kym (Anne Hathaway) returns to the Buchman family home for the wedding of her sister, Rache...
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Some kind words from Film International! Thank you!
Looking for a fall read? We recommend new books on Clint Eastwood, Abel Ferrara, Jonathan Demme, Ed Wood, and much more. Explore @schobie.bsky.social's column: thefilmstage.com/recommended-...
Years as a League of Gentlemen devotee made me pique my interest towards Bucks Fizz.
Cai Ross@caiross.bsky.social · 10mo agoSo good to see Demme getting some serious appreciation. His career has a fascinating arc and it’’s scattered with some priceless jewels. Also quietly impressed that David M Stewart knows who Bucks Fizz are.