Russell Banks’ Final Testimony Captured in Soul-Revealing Reunion Film with Richard Gere

Los Angeles, California – Paul Schrader and Richard Gere reunite after four decades since “American Gigolo” in a new film that showcases a departure from Schrader’s usual confrontational style. In this introspective tribute to novelist Russell Banks, Schrader adapts Banks’ second-to-last book, “Foregone,” into a film titled “Oh, Canada,” exploring themes of mortality, legacy, and honesty. The movie delves into the final testimony of a dying artist, played by Gere, as he confronts his past …

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Lou Gossett Jr. Remembered: Richard Gere Reflects on Film Legacy and Co-Star’s Historic Oscar Win at 87

Los Angeles, CA – Louis Gossett Jr., the celebrated actor who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” passed away at the age of 87. His role as Gunnery Sgt. Emil Foley in the 1982 film made history as the first Black actor to win the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, alongside notable talents like Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel at the time. Co-star Richard Gere fondly remembers Gossett Jr., …

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