SLIDE 13: PILLAR OF HIS OWN WORLD (SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK)
Over the years, Hoffman has moved from scene-stealing side characters to powerful leads strong enough to carry a feature film. But in taking on the role of the theater director with a desire to replicate his life in art in Synecdoche, New York, Hoffman is forced to support the whole world. In her review for the Austin Chronicle, Marjorie Baumgarten explains, “Synecdoche, New York is anchored by the always remarkable Hoffman as upstate New York regional theatre director Caden Cotard, whose marriage, relationships, home, and health are all seemingly crumbling.” One wonders if any other actor could stand unfazed as Charlie Kaufman’s post-modern tower of mirrors collapses around him.
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