To look at the filmography of Jonathan Demme is to see a man who refused to be pinned down by genre or expectations. Times senior Calendar editor Rich Nordwind said the film “plays to some of Demme’s strengths as a director — he loved great scripts and dialogue. "The Silence of the Lambs" trailer“Philadelphia” (1993)In his high-profile feature film follow-up to “The Silence of the Lambs,” Demme made “Philadelphia,” the tale of a man who sues for wrongful dismissal after suspecting he was fired because of his AIDS diagnosis. It’s a perfect bookend for Demme’s career: a story about strong women, the strain of family and the joy of music. Get full access to our signature journalism for just 99 cents for the first four weeks.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 27, 2017 03:11 UTC