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Richard Schickel, an American author and film critic, left an indelible mark on film culture with his insightful analysis and passionate advocacy for the art of cinema. As a prolific writer and documentary filmmaker, Schickel explored the lives of legendary filmmakers and the evolution of cinematic storytelling, offering audiences a deeper appreciation for the medium. His perceptive film criticism, published in outlets such as Time magazine, informed and influenced generations of moviegoers and filmmakers alike, solidifying his reputation as a preeminent authority on film.
"The law of unintended consequences pushes us ceaselessly through the years, permitting no pause for perspective."
"A great novel is concerned primarily with the interior lives of its characters as they respond to the inconvenient narratives that fate imposes on them. Movie adaptations of these monumental fictions often fail because they become mere exercises in interior decoration."
Fate,
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