Sad to read of the death of Roger Corman aged 98. The king of pulp horrors in the 50’s and 60’s and beyond, will be sadly missed, thanks for all the joy you have brought into the lives of millions of cinema lovers.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
I was just watching LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS--the musical based on his original weird film--and, TBH, I thought he was long gone. RIP to a true original, who--let's not forget--gave a few of today's best directors their first shots.
Not much on the news about Richard Sherman, the man who with his brother - who died in 2012 - was behind so many classic Disney songs, such as Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Must admit I thought he'd died years ago so mixed feelings about his death in his 90s given that at least he had a fine innings - then again Glynis Johns made it to 100 and died only a few months ago and Dick Van Dyke is still going strong - so is the younger Julie Andrews, of course.
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80 years on from D-Day I want to pay tribute and give thanks to all those Allied forces who gave their lives on the beaches of Normandy. They died that we might live in a free world not beholden to Nazi and fascist tyranny. I also want to remember all those who were injured or maimed. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for what they did on that day in what remains the largest amphibious invasion in history. May they and their sacrifices never be forgotten.
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
The tributes and services were so well handled and the weather even behaved. Truly humbling and emotional to watch all the coverage and hear the stories from so many brave men and women still with us and of those that didn't return. Thank you🙏
So sad to hear Dr Michael Mosley has passed. Such a lovely man. Loved his programmes and learnt a lot from them. Another of life's good guys taken too soon.
"Any of the opposition around..?"
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RIP. Sutherland has been in so many great movies (and at least one really bad one , Revolution 1776, that was largely financed by Norwegian dentists ....) and I thank him for it.
RIP indeed to the great Donald Sutherland, an actor who seemed to excel in any genre and always seemed to have a fun twinkle in his eye. I recently enjoyed his work in EYE OF THE NEEDLE.
Whenever I talk about Sutherland, I always feel the need to promote the film CITIZEN X from 1995. It was a made for HBO film also starring Stephen Rea. It's about the hunt for a serial killer in Russia and, had it been released theatrically, would have earned several award nominations. Sutherland, in particular, is fantastic and would have earned a best supporting actor nomination and probable win.
edited to add: He did win an Emmy and a Golden Globe for CITIZEN X.
I'd like to see Citizen X. Only a week or so ago I enjoyed his role as Mr Bennett in Pride and Prejudice, it is a distinct yet imaginative take on the role, more absent minded than sage, smart-aleck wit. It's the principal moving part of the film imo.
Though I know him of course I couldn't immediately reel off a list of titles - this is where TV oft came into its own, as you would have a 'Donald Sutherland Season' of his classics, they don't do that for actors any more. I think I caught him in an early episode of Steptoe and Son or something, later he did The Avengers, though not being conventionally good looking then, he tended to play sinister characters, heavies. Of course, he's done Kulte, MASH, The Dirty Dozen, Don't Look Now, The Eagle Has Landed, Kelly's Heroes, Invasion of the Bodysnatchers, a small role in JFK also I think but though I've known him forever I'm not sure which of those films really landed with me as a kid or teenager.
thats right he was the original Hawkeye Pierce, a bit edgier than the better known Alan Alda version
here he is plotting a prison break with Simon Templar.
he acted alongside Connery too, in The Great Train Robbery, but Ive never seen that one. they do look like a devious duo
in fact he was a bit devious and edgy in everything I've seen him in
here he is in a cameo as the english teacher in Animal House. I couldn't find a good image online, but he's chomping on an apple as he explains Satan is the most interesting character in Paradise Lost. not devious enough that time, he turned down an offer of 2% of the profits for the lowbudget comedy. He coulda made millions just on his few minutes in that one film alone
THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY is...well, 'great'. Really good fun. Both Connery and Sutherland are excellent in it. It's very much worth seeking out for a fun evening of movie viewing pleasure.
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A true loss. Such a wonderfully gifted actor and one of my all time favourites. Loved his performances in The Eagle Has Landed and Eye Of The Needle, in particular. RIP🙏
Interesting that I only recently added THE DAY OF THE LOCUST (1975) to my DVD/Blu Ray collection. Sutherland plays a nebbishy character named... Homer Simpson. Just another one of his fine, offbeat performances. RIP.
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Sad to read of the death of Roger Corman aged 98. The king of pulp horrors in the 50’s and 60’s and beyond, will be sadly missed, thanks for all the joy you have brought into the lives of millions of cinema lovers.
I was just watching LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS--the musical based on his original weird film--and, TBH, I thought he was long gone. RIP to a true original, who--let's not forget--gave a few of today's best directors their first shots.
Oh, that's a shame RIP Roger Corman
first victim in Jaws : Susan Blacklinie
Shirley Conran, author of 1980s bonkbuster Lace, got missed out here. Decent tribute in the Times on Saturday.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Just heard that Dabney Coleman, a great comic villain (and an all-around fine actor), has died at the age of 92. RIP.
Aww, that's sad news. He was great in Columbo where he appeared twice.
Saddened to hear about Dabney Coleman, loved him in Tootsie, RIP.
Not much on the news about Richard Sherman, the man who with his brother - who died in 2012 - was behind so many classic Disney songs, such as Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Must admit I thought he'd died years ago so mixed feelings about his death in his 90s given that at least he had a fine innings - then again Glynis Johns made it to 100 and died only a few months ago and Dick Van Dyke is still going strong - so is the younger Julie Andrews, of course.
https://news.sky.com/story/richard-m-sherman-songwriter-behind-disney-films-including-mary-poppins-and-chitty-chitty-bang-bang-has-died-13143215
Roger Moore 1927-2017
80 years on from D-Day I want to pay tribute and give thanks to all those Allied forces who gave their lives on the beaches of Normandy. They died that we might live in a free world not beholden to Nazi and fascist tyranny. I also want to remember all those who were injured or maimed. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude for what they did on that day in what remains the largest amphibious invasion in history. May they and their sacrifices never be forgotten.
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The tributes and services were so well handled and the weather even behaved. Truly humbling and emotional to watch all the coverage and hear the stories from so many brave men and women still with us and of those that didn't return. Thank you🙏
So sad to hear Dr Michael Mosley has passed. Such a lovely man. Loved his programmes and learnt a lot from them. Another of life's good guys taken too soon.
Sad to hear of Dr Mosley's tragic death. I was hoping he'd be found safe and well but the longer time went on the less that seemed likely, sadly.
Francoise Hardy, French singer, died aged 80, lovely voice.
Legendary Baseball player Willie Mays has passed. 93 years old. Today, baseball has lost another legend.
RIP Donald Sutherland, at 88. We were just talking about him earlier today in the Harry Palmer thread.
RIP. Sutherland has been in so many great movies (and at least one really bad one , Revolution 1776, that was largely financed by Norwegian dentists ....) and I thank him for it.
RIP indeed to the great Donald Sutherland, an actor who seemed to excel in any genre and always seemed to have a fun twinkle in his eye. I recently enjoyed his work in EYE OF THE NEEDLE.
Whenever I talk about Sutherland, I always feel the need to promote the film CITIZEN X from 1995. It was a made for HBO film also starring Stephen Rea. It's about the hunt for a serial killer in Russia and, had it been released theatrically, would have earned several award nominations. Sutherland, in particular, is fantastic and would have earned a best supporting actor nomination and probable win.
edited to add: He did win an Emmy and a Golden Globe for CITIZEN X.
I'd like to see Citizen X. Only a week or so ago I enjoyed his role as Mr Bennett in Pride and Prejudice, it is a distinct yet imaginative take on the role, more absent minded than sage, smart-aleck wit. It's the principal moving part of the film imo.
Though I know him of course I couldn't immediately reel off a list of titles - this is where TV oft came into its own, as you would have a 'Donald Sutherland Season' of his classics, they don't do that for actors any more. I think I caught him in an early episode of Steptoe and Son or something, later he did The Avengers, though not being conventionally good looking then, he tended to play sinister characters, heavies. Of course, he's done Kulte, MASH, The Dirty Dozen, Don't Look Now, The Eagle Has Landed, Kelly's Heroes, Invasion of the Bodysnatchers, a small role in JFK also I think but though I've known him forever I'm not sure which of those films really landed with me as a kid or teenager.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
thats right he was the original Hawkeye Pierce, a bit edgier than the better known Alan Alda version
here he is plotting a prison break with Simon Templar.
he acted alongside Connery too, in The Great Train Robbery, but Ive never seen that one. they do look like a devious duo
in fact he was a bit devious and edgy in everything I've seen him in
here he is in a cameo as the english teacher in Animal House. I couldn't find a good image online, but he's chomping on an apple as he explains Satan is the most interesting character in Paradise Lost. not devious enough that time, he turned down an offer of 2% of the profits for the lowbudget comedy. He coulda made millions just on his few minutes in that one film alone
his son Kiefer grew up to be a pretty good spy
THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY is...well, 'great'. Really good fun. Both Connery and Sutherland are excellent in it. It's very much worth seeking out for a fun evening of movie viewing pleasure.
Sad to hear of the death of Donald Sutherland. Yes, he provided the voice of the "Brain" in Billion Dollar Brain.
A true loss. Such a wonderfully gifted actor and one of my all time favourites. Loved his performances in The Eagle Has Landed and Eye Of The Needle, in particular. RIP🙏
Some nice tributes there, guys, to the underrated actor Donald Sutherland. Should have got an Oscar nomintaion for KLUTE. Always watchable. RIP.
Interesting that I only recently added THE DAY OF THE LOCUST (1975) to my DVD/Blu Ray collection. Sutherland plays a nebbishy character named... Homer Simpson. Just another one of his fine, offbeat performances. RIP.
Sir Ringo Starr, drummer with the legendary Beatles, turned 84 today.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Happy 84th Sir Ringo, the greatest tambourine player on Love Me Do 👏🏻🤣
RIP Shelley Duvall 1949-2024
starred in The Shining and several Robert Altman films
I liked her in Popeye, thought she was born to play Olive Oyl
anybody seen her various childrens TV shows? I never did, but from what I'm reading they were good, she got lots of hip stars to appear in them