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  1. 4 days ago · Constantine Alexander Payne (born February 10, 1961) is an American/Greek film director, screenwriter and producer. He is noted for his satirical depictions of contemporary American society. Payne has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and two Golden Globe Awards as well as a nomination for a ...

  2. Jun 25, 2024 · Alexander Payne is an American director, screenwriter, and producer noted for creating films that mix sardonic humor with humanistic character-driven drama. His most notable movies include Election (1999), Sideways (2004), The Descendants (2011), Nebraska (2013), and The Holdovers (2023).

  3. Jun 13, 2024 · Ever since his feature film debut Citizen Ruth (an incisive black comedy about, of all things, the abortion debate), writer/director Alexander Payne’s films have featured sharply written characters and character-driven narratives.

  4. Jun 27, 2024 · Director Alexander Payne’s latest film, ‘The Holdovers’ known for his previous works like ‘About Schmidt,’ ‘Sideways,’ and ‘Nebraska,’ will be released on June 21 (Friday). The film meticulously evokes the 1970s era through its art, costumes, cinematography, and music, aiming beyond mere vintage simulation to ...

  5. Jun 12, 2024 · Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alexander Payne visited the University of Wisconsin-Madisons Cinematheque for a showing of his 2023 hit film “The Holdovers” on April 12 followed by a Q&A.

  6. Jun 17, 2024 · The jury president is two-time Academy Award winner Alexander Payne. He has directed 8 feature films, which have been nominated for a total of 24 Oscars, including 4 for Best Picture and 3 for...

  7. 3 days ago · Alexander Payne called “Seven Samurai” a thunderbolt that changed his life. After seeing it as a young man, he said to himself: “I will never climb a mountain that high but I want to be on ...