Jean-Marc Vallée, Famed Director of ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ Dies at 58

Jean-Marc Vallée, the Canadian director behind such hits as Dallas Buyers Club, Big Little Lies, and Wild, died over the weekend at age 58. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker was found deceased in his cabin outside Quebec City. His publicist confirmed that his passing was sudden and unexpected, but no additional details were available as of publication. Vallée had his first breakout success with 2005’s coming-of-age film C.R.A.Z.Y. which he wrote and directed, making a name for himself in Hollywood as a naturalistic director who often avoided artificial lighting, non-diegetic sound, and even rehearsals. The director achieved significant critical success with his… Read Full Article