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
Goodbye Louie
When Louis CK’s seminal comedy show on FX “Louie” dropped in 2010, it set itself apart from just about any … Continue reading Goodbye Louie
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
Nicolas Roeg Falls From Earth
It can be easy to overlook the spectacular hot streak that began Nicolas Roeg’s directorial career. Not many filmmakers start … Continue reading Nicolas Roeg Falls From Earth
Stan Lee Excelsior
The creative force behind Marvel Comics is gone Stan Lee was a creator of worlds. Ones that sad kids and … Continue reading Stan Lee Excelsior
Reframe: Man on Fire
The late Tony Scott had a reputation that was forever in the shadow of his brother Ridley. His older brother … Continue reading Reframe: Man on Fire
Arnold Kopelson Gave Us Stone And Fincher
The producer of Platoon and Se7en makes his exit Arnold Kopelson is not a name that trips off the tongue … Continue reading Arnold Kopelson Gave Us Stone And Fincher
Reframe: Purple Rain
I never meant to cause you any sorrow… Purple Rain arrived in theatres on July 27, 1984. Prince was a … Continue reading Reframe: Purple Rain
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