Gus Van Sant's Constant Thematic and Cinematic Elements
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.

A drama about a young man aspiring to become a singer and a washed-up former hit producer. The two men head off on a road trip filled with music and jamming sessions.
The differences in these films could not be more blatant, and yet Gus Van Sant has found a way to portray the same messages and use the same techniques in each.
As a frequent “the book was better” extoller, this movie was well worth the watch.
It’s hard to capture the emotions and thoughts of a character just from a few shots, but Oscar-nominee composer Micachu's haunting melodies prove otherwise in 'Jackie'.
A direct fall into the white savior narrative
Another uneven "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" redux that says nothing novel about its subject matter.
An enchanted school for young heroes and villains brings the battle between good and evil in this fantasy movie.