Brian De Palma.

"In anticipation of The Black Dahlia's release, fresh off of its premiere at Venice, Slant Magazine is presenting a symposium of De Palma fanatics to present a look back at a turbulent career," writes Eric Henderson. "Check back every day for a new review and, just maybe, a fresh dose of abuse against shortsighted critics too genteel to admit they get off on De Palma."

Peter Nellhaus: "What importance The Wedding Party has is largely based on its being the first film for several participants in the cast. Cast primarily with actors and friends from Sarah Lawrence College, the film includes Jill Clayburgh, as well as three actors who would collaborate several more times with De Palma - Jennifer Salt, and William Finley, seen above [see Peter's entry] to the left of Charles Pfluger and future De Palma star Robert De Niro. Had none of the actors or the co-writer/director gone to greater acclaim, The Wedding Party would probably be another forgotten student movie."

Earlier: Girish.

Update, 8/20: That Little Round-Headed Boy on Mission to Mars.

Update, 8/21: Robbie Freeling at Reverse Shot: "Slant, we begrudgingly, and in true solidarity, admit that if someone was going to beat us to the punch, at least it was you guys."

Posted by dwhudson at August 19, 2006 8:38 AM