Taxi Driver Two (1987)

Taxi Driver Two (1987) poster

This revolves around Tim West, an advertising executive who is developing a Channel 4 programme on cooking for terrorists. Disillusioned by the hyper-reality of the media world, he joins Robert de Niro evening classes, but also falls under the pastoral influence of Johnny Morris. From the opening images of night-time, car-ridden streets accompanied by languorous sax on the soundtrack, through to the sub-Chandleresque voice-over narration, Taxi Driver II strikes you with its clever knowingness. But it's more than just a clever nod in the direction of contemporary film noir, just as it's more than an incestuous joke at the expense of the London based media world: it's a telling comment on the contemporary media culture of postmodernism.

Director: George Barber
Runtime: 7 min
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Music: Arabella Bedini
Editing: George Barber
Production: BFI, Film Four International
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Barber

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taxi Driver Two about?
This revolves around Tim West, an advertising executive who is developing a Channel 4 programme on cooking for terrorists. Disillusioned by the hyper-reality of the media world, he joins Robert de Niro evening classes, but also falls under the pastoral influence of Johnny Morris. From the opening images of night-time, car-ridden streets accompanied by languorous sax on the soundtrack, through to the sub-Chandleresque voice-over narration, Taxi Driver II strikes you with its clever knowingness. But it's more than just a clever nod in the direction of contemporary film noir, just as it's more than an incestuous joke at the expense of the London based media world: it's a telling comment on the contemporary media culture of postmodernism.
Who directed Taxi Driver Two?
Taxi Driver Two was directed by George Barber.
Who stars in Taxi Driver Two?
Taxi Driver Two stars Nathan Aris, Roderick Coyne, Richard Edwards, Dominic Hawksley, Johnny Morris, Steve O'Dowell.
How long is Taxi Driver Two?
Taxi Driver Two has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
Where was Taxi Driver Two produced?
Taxi Driver Two was produced in United Kingdom.