Brian De Palma
VENICE WATCH: De Palma gets glory; Plummer hunts Nazis
The 72nd Venice Film Festival, which runs through Saturday, is bringing red carpet premieres, innovative movies and Hollywood glamour to the Italian city. Here's what has been catching the eye of The Associated Press:
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BRIAN DE PALMA GETS GLORY IN VENICE
It's fair to say there have been some ups and downs in director Brian De Palma's career. For every masterpiece, there's a miss. Alongside the sublime horror of "Carrie" there's the mishmash of "The Bonfire of the Vanities." For every hit like "Mission Impossible," there's a flop like "Wise Guys."
The 74-year-old director is currently riding high with a...
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