JOURNAL ARTICLE

At the Movies with... ETHAN HAWKE.

  • Published In: Sight & Sound, 2026, v. 36, n. 3. P. 58 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: WIGLEY, SAMUEL 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on actor Ethan Hawke’s career and his reflections on film influences that shaped his artistic development. It highlights his long collaboration with director Richard Linklater, culminating in Hawke’s first Best Actor Oscar nomination for portraying lyricist Lorenz Hart in Linklater’s film *Blue Moon*. Hawke discusses his early passion for cinema, shaped by his mother’s love of movies and critics like Pauline Kael, his exploration of world cinema and classic directors, and the impact of home video on his film education. He also reflects on the challenges of contemporary movie-watching, the importance of theatrical experience, and his desire to create meaningful children’s films. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sight & Sound. 2026/04, Vol. 36, Issue 3, p58
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0037-4806
  • Accession Number:192473305
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