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| 3 | James Richard Kelly (born March 28, 1975) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter. He is best known for writing and directing the sci-fi psychological thriller film ''Film/DonnieDarko'' (2001). While the film did poorly at the box office, it went on to become a cult classic. |
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| 5 | Kelly's next film, ''Film/SouthlandTales'' (2006), was a more ambitious project that he was more enthusiastic about. While reviews were polarizing upon its initial release, the film also became a cult classic. |
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| 7 | Kelly’s most recent film to date is ''Film/TheBox'' (2009) and after that film performed poorly, he hasn't made another film ever since. |
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| 9 | In spite of his latter two films receiving divisive reviews, Richard Kelly's vision as a filmmaker has been praised, with Creator/KevinSmith [[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/anatomy-a-cannes-disaster-what-890749/ stating that Kelly has the potential to be one of our greatest filmmakers]]. |
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| 11 | ! Filmography (as writer and director) |
| 12 | * ''Film/DonnieDarko'' (2001) |
| 13 | * ''Film/SouthlandTales'' (2007) |
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