Jane Powell: The life and career of MGM golden-voiced soprano Jane Powell is explored in her starring roles in MGM’s Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and ’50s.
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Remembering Charles Grodin: 1935 – 2021
The lovable character actor Charles Grodin has died at the age of 86 following a battle with cancer. Known to multiple generations of filmgoers due to roles in iconic films like The Heartbreak Kid, the 1976 version of King Kong,…
Read more →Celebrating the Life of “Star Wars” Producer Gary Kurtz: 1940-2018
Gary Kurtz changed the galaxy. Sure, that may sound a bit over-the-top, but the 78-year-old film producer who died in 2018 following a battle with cancer is one of the primary forces who helped make George Lucas‘ Star Wars the…
Read more →Remembering George Segal: 1934 – 2021
We learned last night that acclaimed character actor George Segal has died following complications from heart bypass surgery, he was 87. Born in New York City in 1934, he began his career in the 1950s, studying at the world renowned…
Read more →Chadwick Boseman: 1976 – 2020
A shocking, unexpected tragedy. Such is the loss of Chadwick Boseman, who died on Friday at the age of 43 following a private four-year battle with colon cancer. Boseman is best-known for his portrayal of T’Challa/Black Panther, a role which…
Read more →Share Your Carl Reiner Memories Here
Carl Reiner, the legendary writer, actor and director (and father of Rob Reiner), has died at the age of 98. Beginning his television career in 1950 on Sid Caesar‘s Your Show of Shows and working continuously until his death on…
Read more →Remembering Jerry Stiller: Seinfeld’s Multi-Generational Funnyman
Jerry Stiller, one half of the Stiller and Meara comedy act, father of Ben Stiller, and scene stealer from Seinfeld and The King of Queens died yesterday from natural causes at the age of 92. Born in Brooklyn in 1927,…
Read more →Remembering Kirk Douglas: A Career Retrospective
Kirk Douglas: A Man For All Seasons from blogger Jay Steinberg presents a tribute to the legendary actor’s film legacy. Kirk Douglas excelled as an actor, an author, and a true humanitarian.
Read more →Great Movie Scenes: Terry Jones as Mr. Creosote
Today we take a moment to remember the life of Terry Jones. The Welsh writer/director/actor/comedian/history expert/bon vivant is best known for his work with the Monty Python comedy troupe, helping to assemble the deal, starring and co-scripting every episode, co-directing…
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite René Auberjonois Performance?
We were devastated to learn of the passing of character actor great René Auberjonois, who died yesterday at the age of 79 following a battle with lung cancer. A star of stage, film and television, Auberjonois is known for his…
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