Bibi and Bergman
The great Stockholm born actor Bibi Andersson had a long and remarkable career spanning six decades. She was nominated by … Continue reading Bibi and Bergman
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Seymour Cassel: From Cassavettes To Wes Anderson
In a career that spanned an astonishing seven decades, Seymour Cassel accumulated over two hundred credits on television and film … Continue reading Seymour Cassel: From Cassavettes To Wes Anderson
Varda by Agnes
Throughout much of Agnes Varda’s long and extraordinary career in cinema, I often felt her work was a bit undervalued. … Continue reading Varda by Agnes
Luke Perry’s “Normal Life”
Luke Perry’s big break came in 1990, playing Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills 90210. Which I always thought was a bit … Continue reading Luke Perry’s “Normal Life”
Stanley Donen: Film Magician
Stanley Donen began his career as a director of sprightly musicals and comedies, then continued with gems of light drama … Continue reading Stanley Donen: Film Magician
Bruno Ganz: The Angel Hits The Ground
Bruno Ganz was of Swiss descent, but he became a titan of German cinema. His film debut came all the … Continue reading Bruno Ganz: The Angel Hits The Ground
As the Images Unwind: Farewell, Michel Legrand
French composer Michel Legrand had a remarkable two-decade streak of immortal film scores. From 1964’s The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg to … Continue reading As the Images Unwind: Farewell, Michel Legrand
Sondra Locke And Eastwood’s Shadow
It’s hard to calculate how much Sondra Locke’s career was helped and hurt by her long-running personal and professional relationship … Continue reading Sondra Locke And Eastwood’s Shadow
Bernardo Bertolucci: Separating the Art From the Artist
The death of legendary film director Bernardo Bertolucci on November 26, 2018 brings into tight focus the challenge of assessing … Continue reading Bernardo Bertolucci: Separating the Art From the Artist
Ricky Jay’s Greatest Act Of Magic
It’s fair to say for the entirety of Ricky Jay’s acting career, he pretty much played one character: Ricky Jay. … Continue reading Ricky Jay’s Greatest Act Of Magic
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