Asked by Haley Jordan on Jul 08, 2024

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Name the auteur who began his career as a film reviewer and critic and made his first splash with a melancholy portrait of a Texas town with The Last Picture Show.

A) William Friedkin
B) Francis Ford Coppola
C) Terrence Malick
D) Peter Bogdanovich

The Last Picture Show

A critically acclaimed 1971 film directed by Peter Bogdanovich that focuses on the coming of age of characters in a small Texan town.

Peter Bogdanovich

A director, writer, and actor known for his part in the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking with critically acclaimed films in the 1970s.

  • Identify significant directors of the Hollywood comeback in the late 20th century and their contributions to cinema.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Peter Bogdanovich began his career as a film reviewer and critic and made his first splash with The Last Picture Show, a melancholy portrait of a Texas town.