The Ice Storm
Directed by Ang Lee • 1997 • United States
Starring Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver
Suburban Connecticut, 1973. While Richard Nixon’s “I am not a crook” speech drones from the TV, the Hood and Carver families try to navigate a Thanksgiving break simmering with unspoken resentment, sexual tension, and cultural confusion. With clarity, subtlety, and a dose of wicked humor, Academy Award–winning director Ang Lee renders Rick Moody’s acclaimed novel of upper-middle-class American malaise as a trenchant, tragic cinematic portrait of lost souls. Featuring a tremendous cast of established actors (Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver) and rising stars (Tobey Maguire, Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, Katie Holmes) THE ICE STORM is among the finest films of the 1990s.
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The Ice Storm
Directed by Ang Lee • 1997 • United States
Starring Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney WeaverSuburban Connecticut, 1973. While Richard Nixon’s “I am not a crook” speech drones from the TV, the Hood and Carver families try to navigate a Thanksgiving break simmering with unspoken resentment, sexu...
Extras
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THE ICE STORM Commentary
This audio commentary, recorded by the Criterion Collection in 2007, features director Ang Lee and producer and screenwriter James Schamus.
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Weathering the Storm
One of the most notable features of THE ICE STORM is its astounding ensemble cast, with both esteemed adult actors as the parents and young up-and-comers as their children. In this 2007 documentary, produced by the Criterion Collection, actors Joan Allen, Kevin Kline, Tobey Maguire, Christina Ric...
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Rick Moody Interview
In this 2007 interview, author Rick Moody discusses his response to the film adaptation of THE ICE STORM, his second novel.
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Ang Lee and James Schamus at MOMI
With ten collaborations over fifteen years—including the Academy Award—winning CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON and BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN—director Ang Lee and writer-producer James Schamus have forged a fruitful and enduring partnership. In November 2007, the two filmmakers sat down with David Schwart...
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Frederick Elmes on THE ICE STORM
THE ICE STORM seems to genuinely inhabit its historical moment of 1973. Much of this authenticity can be attributed to the film's powerful visual style. The following audio interview with cinematographer Frederick Elmes is illustrated with clips and stills from the film.
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Mark Friedberg on THE ICE STORM
THE ICE STORM seems to genuinely inhabit its historical moment of 1973. Much of this authenticity can be attributed to the film's powerful visual style. The following audio interview with production designer Mark Friedberg is illustrated with clips and stills from the film and design drawings.
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Carol Oditz on THE ICE STORM
THE ICE STORM seems to genuinely inhabit its historical moment of 1973. Much of this authenticity can be attributed to the film's powerful visual style. The following audio interview with costume designer Carol Oditz is illustrated with clips and stills from the film and design drawings.
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THE ICE STORM Deleted Scenes
With several rough cuts clocking in at well over two and a half hours, THE ICE STORM underwent some painful trimming. Four scenes excised from the final film are presented here with their original soundtrack. Editor Tim Squyres re-created these scenes from his original edit files, 3/4-inch videot...
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THE ICE STORM Deleted Scenes with Commentary
Four scenes excised from the final film are presented here with commentary by producer-screenwriter James Schamus.
