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Jun 26, 2020 · We rank the films of Jonathan Demme, an American auteur known for making movies as diverse as 'Philadelphia,' 'Silence of the Lambs' and 'Beloved.'
- ‘Caged Heat’ (1974) Like a lot of filmmakers from his generation, Demme got his start with King of the B’s Roger Corman, as a writer and producer helping to churn out biker flicks and other cheapo exploitation movies on the schlockmeister’s assembly line.
- ‘Citizen’s Band (Handle With Care)’ (1977) You can almost hear the pitch: “Jonathan, these CB radios are the rage with the kids! Give us a movie that capitalizes on this fad stat!”
- ‘Last Embrace’ (1979) Long before he’d put Clarice Starling through her paces, Demme tried his hand at a Hitchcockian thriller involving [deep breath] Roy Scheider, Christopher Walken, a femme fatale, government agents, the American Museum of Natural History, a white-slavery ring and a do-or-die vendetta that does not end well.
- ‘Melvin and Howard’ (1980) Meet down-on-his-luck Melvin Dummar (Paul Le Mat), a man who has suffered various indignities: a lost job, a repossessed truck, a long-gone stripper-wife.
Jun 2, 2024 · From thrilling dramas to heartfelt documentaries, Demme's work has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. This list celebrates the best movies directed by Jonathan Demme. It explores the diverse range of genres he tackled and highlights the unforgettable moments he created on screen.
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- The Silence of the Lambs. Touted as one of the greatest and most influential films of all time, the 1991 psychological horror movie The Silence of the Lambs famously follows young FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) as she relentlessly attempts to hunt down a disturbing serial killer targeting females across the country and skinning them.
- Melvin and Howard. Based on the life of Utah man Melvin Dummar and his claims that he saved the life of business tycoon Howard Hughes, the 1980 dramedy Melvin and Howard stars Paul Le Mat as the down-on-his-luck service station owner who allegedly saved the life of Hughes in the Nevada desert in 1967.
- Philadelphia. Demme enlisted Hollywood heavy hitters Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington to create one of the first major films to discuss the AIDS crisis with the 1993 legal drama Philadelphia, telling the poignant story of a successful lawyer who is fired from his prestigious position after his firm discovers his homosexuality and HIV status, ultimately leading to the man suing for discrimination.
- Something Wild. Jonathan Demme helmed the delightful 1986 screwball action rom-com Something Wild, which centers on the carefree Lulu (Melanie Griffith) as she brings along a handsome, uptight banker for a fun weekend fling.
Apr 26, 2017 · Over the last four decades, he turned in one of the most varied filmographies of any director in Hollywood, constantly reinventing himself behind each comedy, documentary, drama, and TV show.
Apr 26, 2017 · The single Oscar Jonathan Demme, who died Wednesday at age 73, won across his storied career doesn't come close to doing justice to the contributions he made to Hollywood over the last 40 years.
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Jonathan Demme was an American film director, producer and screenwriter of film and television.
