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Todd Solondz (/ ˈ s oʊ l ə n d z /; born October 15, 1959) is an American filmmaker and playwright known for his style of dark, socially conscious satire. Solondz's work has received critical acclaim for its commentary on the "dark underbelly of middle class American suburbia," a reflection of his own background in New Jersey.
Solondz has established himself as a consistently engaging and unique filmmaker, as opposed to just one more cookie-cutter conformist director making his movies on the Hollywood assembly line. He is a real writer and filmmaker, agent provocateur, and a force with which to be reckoned.
Oct 3, 2023 · Some 25 years ago, Todd Solondz had a hot hand, and he knew it. His film breakthrough, “Welcome to the Dollhouse,” was a Sundance sensation and a surprise hit — surprising, in part, because...
Oct 30, 2023 · What is your favorite Todd Solondz movie? Discussion. Your choices: Fear, Anxiety & Depression (1989): A young, tentative playwright can't puzzle out his muse, let alone his whole life.
Solondz has established himself as a consistently engaging and unique filmmaker, as opposed to just one more cookie-cutter conformist director making his movies on the Hollywood assembly line. He is a real writer and filmmaker, agent provocateur, and a force with which to be reckoned.
Palindromes is a 2004 American comedy drama film written and directed by Todd Solondz. Referencing Solondz's previous Welcome to the Dollhouse, [2] it was nominated for the Golden Lion award at the 61st Venice International Film Festival.
Jul 5, 2022 · Todd Solondz has been making people squirm with his dark, socially conscious satires since the ‘90s. Here is how we’d rank all of his feature films.
Oct 16, 2023 · Happiness, Todd Solondz. Todd Solondz’s indelible Happiness was released 25 years ago today. Filmmaker is reposting here its interview with Solondz, the cover story of our Fall 1998 issue. — Editor.
Aug 5, 2016 · Todd Solondz's worlds are always unsettling because they show you how ugly and dark human existence is and then dig you in the ribs and force you to laugh along. His recently released film,...
Aug 2, 2010 · Like his movies, Todd Solondz is lovable because he is so quietly extreme. To understand the man behind such acclaimed indie films as Welcome to the Dollhouse, Happiness and its current...