Sam Shepard, who died last week at 73, was a true renaissance man. —"Paris, Texas" trailer‘Paris, Texas’Where to watch: Amazon Video, iTunesSave to Watchlist ribbon Save to WatchlistShepard shared screenwriting credit for this Wim Wenders film about an existential road trip of penance. —"Hamlet" trailerSave to Watchlist ribbon Save to WatchlistEven in comparatively minor roles, Shepard always found a way to excel. The part is small but significant, effectively setting the entire plot in motion, and Shepard brought all the required gravitas to his warning from the great beyond. Shepard exuded a sense of savvy in the role, and his steady self-assurance as a screen presence made it feel genuine.

Source: New York Times July 31, 2017 17:36 UTC