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The Overlooked Greatness of William Hurt
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The Overlooked Greatness of William Hurt

For about eleven years, William Hurt may have been the greatest actor on earth. Beginning in 1980 with Ken Russell’s … Continue reading The Overlooked Greatness of William Hurt

Sidney Poitier and the Weight of Blazing Trails
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Sidney Poitier and the Weight of Blazing Trails

One of my favorite stories about Sidney Poitier is that he was so poor growing up in the Bahamas that … Continue reading Sidney Poitier and the Weight of Blazing Trails

From Auteur, to Outsider, to Keeper of the Flame: The Career of Peter Bogdanovich
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From Auteur, to Outsider, to Keeper of the Flame: The Career of Peter Bogdanovich

Has any director had a greater three-film run than Peter Bogdanovich had from 1971-1973? After cutting his teeth on the … Continue reading From Auteur, to Outsider, to Keeper of the Flame: The Career of Peter Bogdanovich

Larry McMurtry’s Hard-Won Beauty
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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
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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
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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
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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

Larry Kramer: The Extraordinary Heart
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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
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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
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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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