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I Shot Andy Warhol (Original title)
Date: 29 November 1996 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom

Director: Mary Harron

Synopsis: Tells the story of radical feminist and fringe Warhol figure, Valerie Solanas, who shot and seriously wounded the artist in 1968. Portrays her efforts to become a member of Warhol's Factory, but failing to fit in.

Genre:
Drama
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (21)
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v36 n2 Summer 2008  Pages: 102-111
Title: Off-Hollywood Lives: Irony and Its Discontents in the...Author: LUPO, Jonathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Contemporary Biopic". Part of a special issue on biopics, this article examines how I SHOT ANDY WARHOL, ED WOOD, MAN ON THE MOON and AMERICAN SPLENDOR all have an ironic approach to screen biography.

In: Premiere v20 n1 September 2006  Page: 26
Title: Take one action: Lili TaylorAuthor: MATLOFF, Jason Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Actress Lili Taylor briefly recalls anecdotes related to MYSTIC PIZZA, SAY ANYTHING, SHORT CUTS, and I SHOT ANDY WARH OL.

In: Empire n206 August 2006  Page: 138
Title: At Home/Reissues on DVD: I Shot Andy WarholAuthor: FRASER, Rob Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n100 October 1997  Page: 210
Title: Video to rentAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: Sight and Sound v7 n7 July 1997  Page: 58
Title: Video choiceAuthor: TUNNEY, Tom Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: Film Ireland n57 Feb/Mar 1997  Pages: 38-39
Title: [Film Ireland - n57 Feb/Mar 1997: no known title]Author: TRAYNOR, Des Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews I SHOT ANDY WARHOL and NICO ICON.

In: Femme Flicke n6 [1997]  Page: 22
Title: Film reviewsArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v10 n2 October 1996  Page: 126
Title: Home GuideArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note

In: Legend n21 Summer 1996  Page: 43
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: WILLIAMS, Lyn Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 29 Jan 1996  Page: 60,67
Title: [Variety - 29 Jan 1996: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Filmmaker v4 n2 Winter 1996  Page: 44
Title: Shooting starAuthor: HUGHES-FREELAND, Tessa Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Lili Taylor talks about what drew her to make GIRLSTOWN and I SHOT ANDY WARHOL.

In: Premiere v4 n11 December 1996  Page: 82,83
Title: Q&A: Jared HarrisAuthor: BREALEY, Louise Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with Jared Harris about I SHOT ANDY WARHOL

In: Filmmaker v4 n3 Spring 1996  Pages: 43-45,57-59
Title: Factory outletAuthor: TROCHE, Rose Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director Mary Harron talks about researching for and shooting her documentary I SHOT ANDY WARHOL. Includes production diary by producer Christine Vachon.

In: Screen International n1045 16 Feb 1996  Page: 24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v77 n4 April 1996  Pages: 74-97
Title: Sundance '96: of cel phones and celluloidAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: A festival report including a list of award winners and reviews of some of the entries, including Mary Harron's I SHOT ANDY WARHOL.

In: Sight and Sound v6 n12 December 1996  Pages: 48-49
Title: reviewsAuthor: WHITE, Rob Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n90 December 1996  Page: 22
Title: Front desk clips: talent scout Mary HarronAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with Mary Harron who talks about her attraction to making a film about Valerie Solanas who shot Andy Warhol in the 1960s.

In: Interview n4 April 1996  Pages: 120-121,126
Title: Crazy about AndyAuthor: POWELL, Alison Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Mary Harron about I SHOT ANDY WARHOL and her views on the factory scene in general.

In: Films in Review v47 n9/10 Sep/Oct 1996  Page: 60
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: PAWELCZAK, Andy Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Variety 1 May 1995  Page: 24
Title: U.S. FilmsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1017 21 Jul 1995  Page: 16
Title: production UKArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (3)
Title: ReFocus: the films of Mary Harron
Author: Barrett, Kyle  Pages: xi, 176 pages

Title: Shooting to kill: how an independent producer blasts through the barriers to make movies that matter
Author: VACHON, Christine  Pages: 335p.

Title: I shot Andy Warhol
Author: HARRON, Mary  Pages: v-xxxi. 190p.
Description: Includes Valerie Solanas's SCUM Manifesto