I don’t think many would argue with me that Robert Redford was one of the last of the classic legends of Hollywood. At 89 when he passed in Provo, Utah, Redford started out at a different time in Hollywood. The Hays Code still kept writers and directors from doing fully expressing themselves. But the StudioContinue reading “Vaya Con Dios, Sundance Kid!”
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Donald Sutherland Was A Versatile But Prolific Actor
Upon hearing news of the death of Donald Sutherland, I decided to watch Ordinary People. It had been the first time in over a decade since I saw it. But I always thought his performance as Chicago-area lawyer Calvin Jarrett was one of the best of his career, quite possibly the best. And for that,Continue reading “Donald Sutherland Was A Versatile But Prolific Actor”
RIP Dabney Coleman
One of the earliest movies I remember seeing is 9 to 5, so I had known who Dabney Coleman was for a long time. His performance as the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot Frank Hart in the movie was so perfect. Coleman was able to balance the awful, cold-hearted sleaze with the sardonic, goofy, gullibleContinue reading “RIP Dabney Coleman”