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Lone Star - 4K Restoration (15)
An extremely rare chance to see a forgotten masterpiece of 90s cinema, from one of America's greatest and truly independent (in the true sense of the word) filmmakers, John Sayles.
Boasting a stellar cast, all of whom give striking, thoughtful performances, Sayles tells an engrossing story in an effortlessly confident manner and would go on to receive an Oscar nomination for his masterful screenplay.
In 1950s Texas, deputy Buddy Deeds (a young Matthew McConaughey) faces off against a racist sheriff (Kris Kristofferson). In the 1990s, Deeds’ son Sam (Chris Cooper), now the town’s sheriff, investigates a skeleton found outside town, along with a rusted Rio County police badge. When Sam reencounters his high school flame (Elizabeth Peña), it becomes clear that secrets from the past can’t stay buried forever.
From Kristofferson’s terrifying Charlie Wade to Sayle’s beautifully designed transitions between past and present, the biggest mystery surrounding Lone Star is simply why so few people have heard of or seen it. Presented in a brand new 4K digital remaster, we strongly encourage you to give this overlooked classic from the 90s a chance.
‘Sayles' witty, vividly demotic dialogue knocks even Tarantino for six, the characterisations are uniformly colourful and credible, the soundtrack and the widescreen camerawork exemplary...’ Geoff Andrew, Time Out
‘John Sayles’s Lone Star is among the most literary films ever made.’ Jake Cole, Slant Magazine
‘John Sayles' Lone Star contains so many riches, it humbles ordinary movies. And yet they aren't thrown before us, to dazzle and impress: It is only later, thinking about the film, that we appreciate the full reach of its material.’ Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Boasting a stellar cast, all of whom give striking, thoughtful performances, Sayles tells an engrossing story in an effortlessly confident manner and would go on to receive an Oscar nomination for his masterful screenplay.
In 1950s Texas, deputy Buddy Deeds (a young Matthew McConaughey) faces off against a racist sheriff (Kris Kristofferson). In the 1990s, Deeds’ son Sam (Chris Cooper), now the town’s sheriff, investigates a skeleton found outside town, along with a rusted Rio County police badge. When Sam reencounters his high school flame (Elizabeth Peña), it becomes clear that secrets from the past can’t stay buried forever.
From Kristofferson’s terrifying Charlie Wade to Sayle’s beautifully designed transitions between past and present, the biggest mystery surrounding Lone Star is simply why so few people have heard of or seen it. Presented in a brand new 4K digital remaster, we strongly encourage you to give this overlooked classic from the 90s a chance.
‘Sayles' witty, vividly demotic dialogue knocks even Tarantino for six, the characterisations are uniformly colourful and credible, the soundtrack and the widescreen camerawork exemplary...’ Geoff Andrew, Time Out
‘John Sayles’s Lone Star is among the most literary films ever made.’ Jake Cole, Slant Magazine
‘John Sayles' Lone Star contains so many riches, it humbles ordinary movies. And yet they aren't thrown before us, to dazzle and impress: It is only later, thinking about the film, that we appreciate the full reach of its material.’ Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Wednesday 4 Sep 24
TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE
Swansea University
Singleton Campus
Swansea SA2 8PZ
7.30pm Full Price £7.75 Under 26/Students £5
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