Paul Schrader's dark drama The Basics of Philosophy Lands in Venice

Jack Huston leads Schrader's latest meditation on guilt and redemption, alongside Sofia Boutella and Bill Pullman.

'The Basics of Philosophy' Review: Jack Huston in Paul Schrader Drama

Jack Huston, Sofia Boutella and Daniel Zavatto star in the octogenarian's new feature, a morally complex study of past sin ...

‘The Basics Of Philosophy’ Review: Jack Huston Is Tormented By His Past In Paul Schrader’s Introspective Character Study – Venice Film Festival

A review of The Basics Of Philosophy, the latest from Paul Schrader examining isolated men and asking questions with no easy ...
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‘The Basics Of Philosophy’ Review: Paul Schrader’s Tasteless, Torturous Parable Is His Worst Film In Years [Venice]

Paul Schrader’s ‘The Basics Of Philosophy’ turns guilt and sexual transgression into a tasteless morality play starring Jack ...

Paul Schrader's Sex Abuse Drama Basics of Philosophy Gets Venice Ovation

Paul Schrader looked visibly moved as his new film “The Basics of Philosophy,” about a professor confronted with his past sexual abuse, premiered out-of-competition at Venice to a moderate 4.5-minute ...