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technology11 days ago•474 min saved

Taxi Driver Screenwriter Endures an AI Breakup

Paul Schrader revealed on Facebook that his AI chatbot girlfriend dumped him after he pressed her about her programming, a punchline to his long-running flirtation with AI. The piece notes Schrader’s past enthusiasm for AI’s idea-generation and his more cautious stance now, and it reminders readers that his wife Mary Beth Hurt died in March after 42 years of marriage. The story uses Schrader’s digital breakup to reflect on AI’s place in art and life, including his earlier musings about AI for film ideas and a potential Taxi Driver sequel idea.

via Vulture|

#ai #artificial-intelligence #paul-schrader

entertainment12 days ago•11 min saved

Paul Schrader laments an AI girlfriend ghosting him and hints at an AI-driven Taxi Driver sequel

Paul Schrader posted on Facebook about trying an online AI girlfriend who ghosted him after he pressed for details about her programming, a moment that inspired a joking idea for an AI-driven Taxi Driver sequel.

via AV Club|

#ai #ai-girlfriend #entertainment

entertainment12 days ago•16 min saved

Paul Schrader's AI Girlfriend Terminates Conversation, He Calls It a Disappointment

Filmmaker Paul Schrader revealed on Facebook that he procured an online AI girlfriend, but the chatbot terminated their conversation after he probed its boundaries, calling the experience a disappointment; the post comes a short time after his wife Mary Beth Hurt’s death and follows Schrader’s earlier tinkering with AI ideas.

via Variety|

#ai #artificial-intelligence #entertainment

entertainment12 days ago•17 min saved

Schrader’s AI Romance Ends Abruptly

Paul Schrader says on Facebook that he once procured an online AI girlfriend who ultimately terminated their conversation; the Taxi Driver screenwriter has spoken about AI’s potential in film and in an all-AI project, and notes his wife Mary Beth Hurt died in March.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#ai #ai-girlfriend #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•16 min saved

Paul Schrader Breaks Silence on Mary Beth Hurt’s Passing in Facebook Post

Mary Beth Hurt, the Tony-nominated actress known for Interiors and The World According to Garp, died in New Jersey after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Her husband, filmmaker Paul Schrader, posted his first public comments on Facebook, reflecting on a memory of his father and saying, 'Now I’m in that place,' after years as Hurt’s caregiver and moving to be near her in New York. The couple, married in 1983, collaborated on four Schrader-directed films; their daughter Molly paid tribute to Hurt on Instagram.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#alzheimers-disease #death #entertainment

entertainment2 months ago•2 min saved

Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress of Interiors, Dies at 79

Renowned actress Mary Beth Hurt, known for Interiors and The World According to Garp, died at 79 from Alzheimer's disease, confirmed by her daughter Molly Schrader and husband Paul Schrader. A Tony-nominated performer with a long stage career, Hurt also collaborated with Schrader on Affliction and Light Sleeper and appeared in notable films including Slaves of New York, The Age of Innocence, and Six Degrees of Separation.

via The Guardian|

#alzheimers-disease #entertainment #interiors

arts-entertainment2 months ago•10 min saved

Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress and Schrader Collaborator, Dies at 79

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated Broadway and film actress known for The World According to Garp and The Age of Innocence, has died at 79. Born Mary Beth Supinger in Iowa, she studied drama in college and at NYU, built a prolific stage career with multiple Tony nominations, and appeared in films from Interiors (1978) to collaborations with her husband, writer-director Paul Schrader, on Light Sleeper and Affliction. Schrader and their daughter Molly announced her death on Facebook, noting she had been living with Alzheimer's and had recently been in memory care. Her career spanned stage, film, and television.

via The Independent|

#arts-entertainment #martin-scorsese #mary-beth-hurt

obits2 months ago•474 min saved

Mary Beth Hurt, Esteemed Actress of Interiors and Garp, Dies at 79

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated actress known for Interiors and The World According to Garp, died at 79 from complications related to Alzheimer’s. Her husband, director Paul Schrader, and daughter Molly announced the death, praising her grace in all roles. Born Mary Beth Supinger in 1946, she studied drama at the University of Iowa and NYU Tisch, earned three Tony nominations (for Trelawny of the Wells, Crimes of the Heart, and Benefactors) and won an Obie and a Drama Desk for Crimes of the Heart, balancing a prolific film career with a lifelong theater presence.

via Vulture|

#interiors #mary-beth-hurt #obits

entertainment2 months ago•15 min saved

Mary Beth Hurt, Garp Actress, Dies at 79

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated American actress known for her work in The World According to Garp and Interiors, died at 79 from Alzheimer’s. Her passing was confirmed by a joint post from her daughter and husband, Paul Schrader, with whom she collaborated on films such as Affliction and Light Sleeper. A Marshalltown, Iowa native who studied at the University of Iowa and NYU, Hurt had a prolific career on stage, in film, and on television, and is survived by Schrader, a daughter and a son.

via variety.com|

#entertainment #interiors #mary-beth-hurt

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Paul Schrader Predicts AI Film Debut Within Two Years

Paul Schrader predicts that the first AI-generated feature film is only two years away, claiming to have the perfect script for it, and views AI as a valuable tool for creating realistic facial expressions and emotions in movies, while also noting AI's growing role in film coverage and idea generation.

via Variety|

#ai-in-filmmaking #ai-script #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Cannes 2024: Schrader, Coppola, and Trump Films Compete in Festival Lineup"

The 77th Cannes Film Festival will feature the return of New Hollywood icons Francis Ford Coppola and Paul Schrader to the official competition, with Coppola presenting "Megalopolis" and Schrader showcasing "Oh, Canada." Coppola's self-funded sci-fi epic has garnered strong early reactions, while Schrader's contemplative drama stars Jacob Elordi, Richard Gere, and Uma Thurman. The festival will also honor George Lucas with the Honorary Palme d'Or, marking a gathering of influential filmmakers at the prestigious event.

via IndieWire|

#cannes-film-festival #entertainment #francis-ford-coppola

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

The Viral Trolling of Scorsese, Coppola, and Schrader

Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Paul Schrader, iconic directors of Hollywood, have embraced social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, showcasing their playful and unguarded sides. Scorsese's TikTok videos with his daughter Francesca humanize him and challenge the narrative around him, while Coppola engages with his followers on Instagram Stories and shares personal details. Schrader keeps Facebook alive with his daily posts, offering opinions and sharing memes. These veteran directors are leading the way in using social media to connect with fans and remind us of the platform's potential for creativity and authenticity.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #francis-ford-coppola #hollywood

film2 years ago•1 min saved

"Paul Schrader Hails Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' as the Defining Film of the Century"

Paul Schrader, the screenwriter of Taxi Driver, has praised Christopher Nolan's upcoming film Oppenheimer, calling it "the best, most important film of this century." Schrader shared his endorsement on Facebook, expressing his admiration for the movie about the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, has received positive reactions from critics and features an ensemble cast including Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., and Matt Damon. The film is set to release on July 21, 2023.

via Deadline|

#atomic-bomb #christopher-nolan #film

film2 years ago•1 min saved

'Paul Schrader Declares 'Oppenheimer' the Ultimate Film of the Century, Blowing the Door Off the Hinges'

Paul Schrader, writer of "Taxi Driver" and director of "The Card Counter," has declared Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "Oppenheimer" as the "best, most important film of this century" after attending its New York premiere. Based on the book "American Prometheus," the film follows the creation of the atomic bomb through the eyes of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy. The star-studded cast includes Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, and Benny Safdie. "Oppenheimer" is set to release in theaters on July 21.

via Variety|

#christopher-nolan #film #film-premiere

film2 years ago•2 min saved

Mixed Reviews for Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City'

Director Paul Schrader has praised Wes Anderson's latest film, "Asteroid City," calling it the most Wes Anderson film ever made and comparing it to Alain Resnais' "Last Year at Marienbad." Fellow director Guillermo del Toro also expressed admiration for Anderson's vision. "Asteroid City" has already become a critical hit due to its star-studded ensemble cast. Anderson spoke about the cinematic inspirations behind the film, including Schrader himself, and how he has tried to incorporate elements from other directors' work into his own style.

via IndieWire|

#asteroid-city #cinema #film