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LONE STAR
Directed by John Sayles; with Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Peña, Joe Morton,
Matthew McConaughey, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Mendillo, Frances McDormand,
Stephen Lang, Ona Faida Lampley, Eleese Lester, Joe Stevens, Clifton
James, Gonzalo Castillo, Tony Frank, and Miriam Colon.
1996
hat
would a roundup of quintessential Texas films be without a border movie?
John Sayles's works are known for their incredible sense of place, and
this is no exception -- the Eagle Pass location provides such flavor
that the border almost takes on a life of its own. Sam Deeds (Cooper)
is the town sheriff who, after the discovery of human bones in the desert,
is forced to investigate the possibility of an age-old crime involving
his late father, which had been spoken of only in whispers until then.
Newly-discovered Texas son McConaughey plays the righteous and much-loved
sheriff Buddy Deeds; Kristofferson is maniacal as the racist sheriff
Charlie Wade who rubbed the whole town the wrong way and then turned
up missing. Still, nothing's that black and white at this culture-crossed
point on the map. Fine characterization, rich subtext and a natural
pace (though most of the story is told in flashback) also add dimension
to Sayles' compelling mystery.
hat
would a roundup of quintessential Texas films be without a border movie?
John Sayles's works are known for their incredible sense of place, and
this is no exception -- the Eagle Pass location provides such flavor
that the border almost takes on a life of its own. Sam Deeds (Cooper)
is the town sheriff who, after the discovery of human bones in the desert,
is forced to investigate the possibility of an age-old crime involving
his late father, which had been spoken of only in whispers until then.
Newly-discovered Texas son McConaughey plays the righteous and much-loved
sheriff Buddy Deeds; Kristofferson is maniacal as the racist sheriff
Charlie Wade who rubbed the whole town the wrong way and then turned
up missing. Still, nothing's that black and white at this culture-crossed
point on the map. Fine characterization, rich subtext and a natural
pace (though most of the story is told in flashback) also add dimension
to Sayles' compelling mystery. 
