Los Angeles, United States, Feb 27, 2026 (AFP) - 'Train Dreams' director says goal was to take audience 'on a journey'

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2026-02-27

When director and screenwriter Clint Bentley decided to adapt "Train Dreams" for the big screen, he hoped he could captivate audiences with the tale of an ordinary man living in extraordinary times -- the early 20th century. Now, that vision -- starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones -- is up for four Oscars, including the coveted best picture prize. Bentley's gamble on the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson appears to have paid off. "It's been ove......

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