Peter Bogdanovich Movies: Anarene Chronicles
This watch order presents Peter Bogdanovich's only narratively connected films, both set in the fictional town of Anarene, Texas. Texasville is a direct sequel to The Last Picture Show, bringing back most of the original cast to explore the same characters decades later.
While nearly twenty years separate these films, they form a cohesive story about small-town American life across different eras, making this a unique two-part saga within Bogdanovich's filmography.
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The Last Picture Show
In a dying Texas town, high school seniors Sonny and Duane navigate love, friendship, and uncertain futures as they contemplate whether to escape their dead-end hometown or stay behind.
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Texasville
Thirty years after high school, former football captain Duane and homecoming queen Jacy reunite in their struggling Texas town during its centennial celebration. As they navigate middle-aged disappointments including financial ruin, family troubles, and personal losses, the friends seek to find stability in their changed lives.
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Other Film Series
Bridget Jones
A British romantic comedy series following the personal and romantic misadventures of Bridget Jones, a single woman navigating love, work, and life in London.
Madea
Tyler Perry's comedy-drama series featuring the outspoken and larger-than-life Mabel 'Madea' Simmons as she intervenes in various family situations.
Mary J. Blige
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul's theatrical film roles, from early dramatic work to her Oscar-nominated performance in Mudbound.
Nicole Kidman
An acclaimed actress known for her versatility across genres, from psychological thrillers to musicals to auteur-driven dramas.
Running
From Olympic glory to personal transformation, films celebrating the physical and emotional journey of running.
Three Colors
Krzysztof Kieślowski's acclaimed trilogy exploring the French revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity through interconnected stories of love, loss, and human connection.