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Joshua Safdie (born April 3, 1984) and Benjamin Safdie (born February 24, 1986) are independent American filmmakers and actors based in New York City, who frequently collaborate on their films. They are best known for writing and directing the crime thriller films Good Time (2017), starring Robert Pattinson , and Uncut Gems (2019), starring ...
Josh Safdie is a New York-based filmmaker who often collaborates with his brother Benny Safdie. He has directed and written films such as Uncut Gems, Good Time, and Heaven Knows What, and has won several awards and nominations.
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Jun 24, 2022 · A list of six films by the New York-based auteur duo, who are known for their gritty and realistic portrayals of urban life. The ranking is based on the quality, style and impact of their stories, from their debut 'The Pleasure of Being Robbed' to their latest hit 'Uncut Gems'.
Jan 4, 2024 · Jan. 4, 2024. The Safdie brothers, the filmmaking duo behind “ Uncut Gems ” (2019) and “ Good Time ” (2017), are splitting up. Benny Safdie confirmed the “amicable” breakup with his brother,...
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Dec 27, 2019 · Josh Safdie met Arielle Holmes in the Diamond District while working on Gems. She was an addict and Josh convinced her to write her story into a book — which the brothers then adapted into a ...
- Andrew Limbong
Dec 9, 2019 · The Safdie Brothers’ Full-Immersion Filmmaking. After a decade of acclaimed do-it-yourself productions, two directors make their big move. By Kelefa Sanneh. December 9, 2019. “Movies are...
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Dec 9, 2019 · RogerEbert.com sat down with the Safdie brothers to unpack "Uncut Gems," the thematic significance of Howard's blinged-out Furby, how filmmaking is a fascistic art form, and more. In doing my research for this interview, I rediscovered Benny’s stand-up comedian character, Ralph Handel. It's anti-comedy gold.