Bruce Springsteen and Tom Hanks Pay Tribute to Jonathan Demme: ‘He Was Such an Inspirational Guy’
At the Tribeca Film Festival, the pair chatted about their dearly departed “Philadelphia” director, music, movies, and the meaning of life.
At the Tribeca Film Festival, the pair chatted about their dearly departed “Philadelphia” director, music, movies, and the meaning of life.
The news of Jonathan Demme’s death was followed by an immense outpouring of love for the man and his movies. Critics reflect on his memory.
The “Moonlight” director recalls his encounters with Demme during the last year of his life.
“From those movies alone, one could sense his love of ordinary people,” Byrne wrote.
From “The Silence of the Lambs” to “Philadelphia,” many of the director’s key works are available right now.
Cranston was set to star in Demme’s “Old Fires,” but then the film never got made, much to their mutual disappointment.
From the Talking Heads’ Big Suit to Jeff Daniels dancing, no director did more to change how music was filmed.
Jonathan Demme never made the same movie twice. He was one of the great and most eclectic directors of our time.
Jonathan Demme’s work in television has already achieved iconic status, ensuring his legacy on both mediums will live on for decades.
Hollywood remembers Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme.
From “Rachel Getting Married” to “Philadelphia” and more, Demme left his mark on the industry with one of the most varied directing careers imaginable.