The Singular Life of Joel Schumacher in Seven Stories

DIRECTOR JOEL SCHUMACHER, ONE OF Hollywood’s most versatile directors, died in New York City at 80 years old on June 22 after a battle with cancer. He made several era-defining films in the ‘80s and a still-notorious superhero fiasco in the ‘90s. He also lived a big, wild and unapologetic life.

Schumacher, who didn’t pursue a career in film until his thirties, had an impressive resume once he got into the biz. He directed (1985), (1987), (1990), (1995), (1997) and (2004). Before turning to directing, he had served as costume designer on Woody Allen’s (1973), (1973) and (1978). Throughout his career, he recognized young talent, such as Demi Moore and Rob Lowe in , Kiefer Sutherland in , Julia Roberts in (1991) and Colin Farrell in (2000).