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The Card Counter with Paul Schrader and John Patrick Shanley (Ep. 318)

Publish Date: 2021/10/5
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Director Paul Schrader discusses his new film, The Card Counter, with fellow director John Patrick Shanley in a Q&A at the DGA theater in New York. The film weaves the story of an ex-military interrogator turned gambler, who is haunted by the ghosts of his past decisions. When he is approached by a vulnerable and angry young man seeking revenge against a mutual enemy from their past, he sees a chance for salvation, but risks a fall back into dark territory.

Please note spoilers are included.

See photos and a summary of this event below:

https://www.dga.org/Events/2021/October2021/CardCounter_QnA_092112.aspx