I’m dumbfounded and in a state of disbelieving denial (not to mention pain) over today’s Paul Schrader headlines.

As emails were allegedly involved…I don’t want to think about it.

It just doesn’t calculate that a person as obviously wise, seasoned and street-savvy as Schrader could have possibly put his neck into this kind of noose.

“No Compliments For The Waitress,” posted on 7.25.01:

@screenwritinginla Taxi Driver, Rolling Thunder, Raging Bull, Mishima, Last Temptation of Christ, First Reformed. Some of the best screenplays around. Schrader has such a distinct, powerful voice. So much emotion in everything he writes. One of the most impactful filmmakers in my life, especially knowing how he got started – how Taxi Driver was born. These are some amazing tips. Especially on dialogue. Thinking of dialogue as a tool that goes so much further than just communication. ⁉️What’s your favorite Paul Schrader screenplay/movie? #paulschrader #martinscorsese #taxidriver #cinema #filmtok #filmmaking #indiefilm #screenwriting #screenwriter #writingtips #motivation #nevergiveup ♬ original sound – Kole Lyndon Lee