Missing Mickey Rourke
Don’t worry. Mickey Rourke is not dead. Today (September 16) is Mickey Rourke’s birthday. When I say I miss Mickey, … Continue reading Missing Mickey Rourke
Category: careers
Larry McMurtry’s Hard-Won Beauty
The way most of us will (and should) remember Larry McMurtry is as a novelist. Beginning with Horsemen Pass By in 1961 … Continue reading Larry McMurtry’s Hard-Won Beauty
Nine Decades of Cloris Leachman
Nine decades. That’s how extensive the career of Cloris Leachman was. It is such an extraordinary length of time that … Continue reading Nine Decades of Cloris Leachman
Michael Apted: 79 Up
As a director, Michael Apted had two careers. In one, he was a sturdy professional who made a number of … Continue reading Michael Apted: 79 Up
The Adventures of Sean Connery
For many (if not most) people, Sean Connery’s legacy is clear: he was the definitive James Bond. Sure, there will … Continue reading The Adventures of Sean Connery
Donald Sutherland: The Most Underrated Actor Alive
Donald Sutherland celebrated his 83rd birthday on Tuesday. His first film appearance was 55 years ago in something called The … Continue reading Donald Sutherland: The Most Underrated Actor Alive
Kissed
When I connected with the twice Emmy-nominated cinematographer Gregory Middleton to discuss his tremendous work on Watchmen, I don’t think either of us … Continue reading Kissed
Larry Kramer: The Extraordinary Heart
The thing I will always remember most about Larry Kramer is that he was angry. Righteously and unapologetically angry. Most … Continue reading Larry Kramer: The Extraordinary Heart
Robby Muller And The Scar Below Nastassja Kinski’s Left Eye
To my considerable shame, it took the death of Robby Muller to make me realize just how many of my … Continue reading Robby Muller And The Scar Below Nastassja Kinski’s Left Eye
Brian Dennehy and the Gift of Presence
Barrel-chested, square-jawed, large-domed, and all around physically formidable character actor Brian Dennehy was an unlikely candidate for stardom despite his … Continue reading Brian Dennehy and the Gift of Presence
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