Although not a hit,Explorerswas Hawkes first brush with genre cinema, and something of a cult favourite.
In each of them, he exuded intelligence and an edgy, studied coolness.
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In terms of awards attention and box-office, 2001sTraining Daywas Hawkes biggest success to date.
Since 2001, Hawkes steadfastly refused to make obvious or outright lucrative career choices.
Better than any other year, 2013 exemplifies Hawkes lack of genre snobbery.
The lead characters inSinisterandThe Purgewould probably be politely turned down by an A-list Hollywood star.
But theyre clearly the kinds of murky, ambiguous roles Hawkes drawn to, and enjoys playing.
…people go, [snottily] How come youre not a big star?
I dont do it for any other reason than to do the things I like.
Its not like I dont want to be more successful.
I wish my taste was a little more simpatico with the culture.
He was my first teacher, really, Hawke said of Dante.
And he loves all kinds of movies.
Im just allergic to it its like, urgh.
And I feel the same way about the ones that are chasing $100m or something.
you’ve got the option to smell it on them.
Theyre playing to the lowest common denominator.
A movie likeThe Purgeaspires to be as socio-political as, you know, the early Carpenter films.
Predestination, on the other hand, is in another league entirely.
