

The Homecoming of Director James Gray
13 snips Oct 30, 2022
Director James Gray discusses the aftermath of Ad Astra, his new film Armageddon Time, and the historical context of the story. They explore themes of race and class in America, his family's personal experiences with division, and the painful timeliness of the film amid rising anti-Semitic rhetoric. Gray also touches on the economics of moviemaking, lessons learned from his debut film, and the influence of novelist Marcel Proust and photographer Susan Sontag on Armageddon Time.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Opening Scene and Dreams
03:12 • 10min
Exploring Armageddon Time as a Ghost Story and Summoning Childhood Memories
13:35 • 3min
Backdrop and Personal Aspects
16:31 • 8min
Challenges, Love, and Contentment
24:29 • 6min
The Relevance of Armageddon Time to Current Social Issues
30:26 • 16min
James Gray and His Work
46:19 • 5min