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The director — the esteemed Werner Herzog, stupefyingly enough — claims never to have seen Abel Ferrara's original 1992 "Bad Lieutenant," and I think we can take him at his word.

Kurt Loder Reviews ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans’ » MTV Movies Blog 2009

Also appearing in Ferrara's first episode is Jerry Stiller, as a judge who has a habit of nodding off in court.

America Ferrera, Jerry Stiller to Guest on The Good Wife 2011

Assuming that the guaranteed minimum return induces everyone to choose the "default portfolio," how does Ferrara's proposal differ from one in which the government itself invests payroll tax receipts in the default portfolio?

Social Security Reform, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

With an eye on authenticity, general manager Alessandro Ferro has hired Naples native Dino Santonicola, 35 - a friend of Ferrara's -- to watch over the crusts that begin with super-soft and fine "double zero" Italian flour.

Coming to Bethesda: Pizzeria da Marco Tom Sietsema 2011

Displaying flashes of Ferrara's comic schtick, the Manhattan awaiting doomsday outside the loft is as frenzied and nuts as regular New York: there's a priceless tussle between Dafoe, his current squeeze, and his ex-wife, yelling on Skype.

Erica Abeel: Apocalypse: If Not Now, Maybe Next Week? Erica Abeel 2011

Under Ferrara's proposal, those of us under 55 could direct a portion of our Social Security taxes to private accounts.

Social Security Reform, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

While we ponder the imponderables of facing an abrupt irrevocable doomsday, it is worthwhile to consider the work of fine actresses: in Ferrara's film, Shanyn Leigh gives a brave performance as Dafoe's artist live in lover.

Regina Weinreich: Anticipating Doomsday at the 49th New York Film Festival: Melancholia and 4:44 Last Day on Earth Regina Weinreich 2011

FROM MTV. COM: Seventeen years ago, the legendary Harvey Keitel launched the second act of his movie career with a pair of tough-guy instant classics: Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs" and Abel Ferrara's "Bad Lieutenant."

Nicolas Cage Got Into The Spirit For ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans’ » MTV Movies Blog 2009

This last is worth mentioning as Dafoe stars in Abel Ferrara's film, 4:44 Last Day on Earth, less fanciful and more rooted in the realities of a downtown New York junkie's existence.

Regina Weinreich: Anticipating Doomsday at the 49th New York Film Festival: Melancholia and 4:44 Last Day on Earth Regina Weinreich 2011

First, Abel Ferrara's rather goofy 4:44 Last Day on Earth, a step backwards after Go Go Tales, a screwball comedy centered on a Manhattan dancing club.

Erica Abeel: Apocalypse: If Not Now, Maybe Next Week? Erica Abeel 2011