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With shows likeTulsa KingandYellowstone, Taylor Sheridan has become a household name. His writing skills and directorial prowess are worthy of appreciation as his work keeps the masses coming back week after week for another dose of that ranch lifestyle and mob boss feels.
Before these iconic television shows, Sheridan used to write for movies and even tried making his career as an actor. Though he continues to make a cameo or even specifically write a part to portray in the shows, the storyteller has yet to repeat his greatest feat in the movie business.
Taylor Sheridan’sWind Riverstands at 87% on the Tomatometer
Back in 2017,Taylor Sheridanwas not as big a name as he is in the industry now. BeforeYellowstone, Tulsa King, Landman,andSpecial Ops: Lionessgraced his filmography, Sheridan was the proud writer and director of the movieWind River.With its poignant themes and exploration of deeper emotions, the movie tugged at every viewer’s heartstrings and became an overnight success.
Starring Marvel bigshots Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner,Wind Riverfollows the murder investigation of a teen whose body is found in the wilderness. As the case unravels further, the officers find their lives in danger as they inch closer to the truth.
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The movie is a harrowing tale of love and loss and everything in between. From the personal lives of the officers to the intricate backstory that gives the crime some gravitas,Wind Riverchecks every box of a good thriller flick that takes viewers on an adventurous ride. The movie has beenlaudedby critics and fans alike, a rarity in today’s extra critical viewer base.
More than the story, Sheridan was commended for crafting such unique and interesting characters who remained with the audiences long after the credits rolled. The movie further gave Olsen and Renner a chance to showcase their skills outside of their superhero personas and prove their mettle as versatile actors.
Taylor Sheridan has helmed more movies in Hollywood
Wind River, though exceeded expectations and succeeded beyond compare, is not the only film helmed by the present-day television megastar. In 2021, Sheridan directed Angelina Jolie-starrerThose Who Wish Me Dead.
The movie only managed to get a 63% rating onTomatometerwhich gauges the reviews of critics. While the masses liked the movie, rating it a hearty 83%,Those Who Wish Me Deadcouldn’t consolidate its viewers as well as Wind River did.
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Nevertheless,Sheridan has come a long waysince then as he maintains a stronghold over content produced over at Paramount Studios for television. His billion-dollar deal with the studio further hints at the faith people have in his work which will certainly garner more eyeballs in the near future.
Wind Riveris streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.
Vidhi Narula
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With over 4 years of content writing experience, Vidhi is adept at creating articles in entertainment, lifestyle, finance, travel, and culinary spaces. She has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication that helped her understand the intricacies of news writing and reporting. Vidhi’s work has been published on numerous platforms from Collider and The Cinemaholics to The Statesman and Nomadic Road.
