Paul Joseph Schrader (/ ˈʃreɪdər /; born July 22, 1946) is an American screenwriter, film director, and film critic. He first became known for writing the screenplay of Martin Scorsese 's Taxi Driver (1976).

Paul Schrader. Writer: First Reformed. Although his name is often linked to that of the "movie brat" generation (Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Brian De Palma, etc.) Paul Schrader's background couldn't have been more different than theirs.

Paul Schrader. Writer: First Reformed. Although his name is often linked to that of the "movie brat" generation (Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Brian De Palma, etc.) Paul Schrader's background couldn't have been more different than theirs.

May 17, 2024 · CANNES, France (AP) — After a string of hospitalizations for long COVID, Paul Schrader had a realization. “If I’m going to make a film about death,” Schrader told himself, “I’d better hurry up.”

Sep 3, 2022 · Ahead of the world premiere of Paul Schrader's latest feature, 'Master Gardener,' at the Venice Film Festival, he was nudged into casting a backward glance on his 50-year career in the movies.

Once called the best screenwriter never to be nominated for an Oscar, writer-director Paul Schrader emerged in the 1970s as one of American cinema's most compelling contributors,...

Jan 21, 2025 · Paul Schrader’s films vacillate in quality and tone, but they all represent his interest in alienated figures striving to achieve serenity. With ‘Oh, Canada’ now on digital, we ranked all 24 ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Paul Schrader is sounding off in support of using ChatGPT to come up with ideas for films.

May 19, 2023 · While shooting his latest, Master Gardener —out May 19—Schrader thought he might be dying. He had a detached retina and difficulty breathing, and finished the film wearing an eye patch and...

Jan 24, 2025 · Screenwriter Paul Schrader, known for his critically acclaimed works like “Taxi Driver,” “Raging Bull” and “First Reformed,” surprised fans when he shared his apparent approval of ...