Shadows (1959), Faces (1968), Husbands (1970), A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Opening Night (1977), and more came from Cassavetes' direction. Rowlands' acting was in much of his work--she was great.
They were a powerful team.
Such interesting, honest moments, original films. The actor as a filmmaker.
Cassavetes said he only cared about love.
"A good movie will ask you questions you don't already know the answers to. Why would I want to make a film about something I already understand?" -John Cassavetes
"All creative writers need a certain amount of time when they're creating something where nobody should criticize them at all - at all. Even if the criticism is valid or good, they should just shut up, and let that person create. Because at a certain point you have to make it your own - not the world's, but your own." -Gena Rowlands
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Hi! I liked your post. Recently I tried to watch A Woman Under The Influence but I couldn't. What film would you recommend to start with his filmography?
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That movie is heavy heavy heavy.
His films are often not easy, but they do feel very real.
Perhaps Faces would be a good start.
A very independent film.
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Also, the documentary about him called "A Constant Forge" may help you get a sense of him, his angle, techniques, goals, etc. and that might help.
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