I Shot Andy Warhol

The true story of Valerie Solanas, the radical feminist who became notorious after shooting art world icon Andy Warhol, is portrayed in this fact-based drama. In an attempt to present a fair assessment of her actions, writer-director Mary Harron focuses on Solanas' troubled life, from her childhood ...more

Mary Harron's debut, a modern period piece, nails what New York City in general, and Andy Warhol's factory in particular, looked and felt like in the late '60s. Assisting Harron in her recreation of the period are the stellar performances of Lili Taylor as Solanas and Jared Harris as Warhol. Taylor invests Solanas with a gritty intelligence and a sense of reckless danger. One gets the impression that the character really did write the funny, vengeful snippets she reads from -The SCUM Manifesto. ...more