Robert Towne
It is not even a slight overstatement to say that Robert Towne is one of the handful or greatest screenwriters … Continue reading Robert Towne
Category: careers
Oscar’s Forgotten Mann
The history of Michael Mann as a film director is a rather curious one. Revered among his peers, a constant … Continue reading Oscar’s Forgotten Mann
Morgan Spurlock
While the work of Morgan Spurlock from 2002 to 2017 (the period he was active in film and on television) … Continue reading Morgan Spurlock
Dabney Coleman
While Dabney Coleman’s estimable career on film and television lasted nearly 60 years, most of that time was spent in … Continue reading Dabney Coleman
Roger Corman
To put it mildly, Roger Corman was a quantity over quality guy. As a producer, much of Corman’s output (especially … Continue reading Roger Corman
Lou Gossett Jr.
Over the sixty-plus years and exactly 200 credits that Louis Gossett Jr. amassed on screen, he is largely associated with … Continue reading Lou Gossett Jr.
M. Emmet Walsh
The term “character actor” is one lined with pitfalls and potentially negative connotations. After all, aren’t all actors playing characters? … Continue reading M. Emmet Walsh
Richard Lewis
During the peak of his fame, I wasn’t much of a fan of comedian Richard Lewis. That’s not because I … Continue reading Richard Lewis
Carl Weathers
While I would not want to simplify the film career of the mighty Carl Weathers down to one role, let’s … Continue reading Carl Weathers
Norman Jewison
Considering the contributions Norman Jewison made to American cinema, it’s easy to forget that he was born, raised, attended university, … Continue reading Norman Jewison
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