Filmmaker Todd Solondz and some of his fans don’t see his films the way that most people do — as cruel, hopeless, or even immoral. People see a potentially controversial film like Happiness and might miss the way Solondz meticulously explores taboos, loneliness, and the universal human need for connection. Solondz truly cares about his characters, and has a very personal connection to his films. From his perspective, the films aren’t polarizing. Speaking to MovieWeb for the 20th anniversary of his great film Palindromes, Solondz explained:
Todd Solondz, the great director of ‘Palindromes’ and ‘Happiness,’ opens up about how the reception of his films differs from his intentions. Read More