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Todd Haynes is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his transgressive and queer-themed films. Learn about his life, career, and works, from Superstar to The Velvet Underground.
Todd Haynes is an American director, producer and writer known for his experimental and queer cinema. He has made films such as Poison, Safe, Far from Heaven, I'm Not There and Carol, and won critical acclaim and awards.
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- 'Dark Waters' (2019) IMDb Score: 7.6/10. Mark Ruffalo stars in this real-life legal thriller as Robert Bilott, a corporate defense attorney who takes on the gargantuan DuPont Corporation after locals claim their water has been poisoned by toxic chemicals.
- 'May December' (2023) IMDb Score: 7.5/10. May December is Haynes's most recent project, which received a limited release in select theaters on November 17 before hitting on Netflix on December 1.
- 'Far from Heaven' (2002) IMDb Score: 7.3/10. Considered by many to be Haynes's masterpiece, Far from Heaven centers on Cathy Whitaker (Julianne Moore), a seemingly perfect suburban housewife.
- 'The Velvet Underground' (2021) IMDb Score: 7.3/10. The Velvet Underground is a documentary about the legendary rock band comprising Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison, John Cale, Doug Yule, and Maureen Tucker.
Todd Haynes is an American filmmaker known for his experimental and queer cinema. He has directed films such as Superstar, Poison, Safe, Velvet Goldmine, Far from Heaven, I'm Not There and Carol.
- January 2, 1961
Aug 12, 2010 · Todd Haynes is an American screenwriter and director known for films that examine fame, sexuality, and the lives of people on the periphery of mainstream society. Learn about his life, career, and notable works, such as Far from Heaven, I'm Not There, and May December.
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Jun 30, 2022 · The director of Poison, Far from Heaven and Carol reflects on the movement that kicked off three decades ago and how far there is to go. He talks about the influence of AIDS, activism, politics and queerness in his films.
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Sep 27, 2023 · The director talks about his latest film, which explores a taboo romance between a teacher and a student. He also reflects on his career, his influences, and his themes of constraint and expression.