Dean Smith, a Hollywood stuntman who worked in dozens of Westerns after winning a gold medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, died on Saturday, his son Finis announced on social media. Smith was 91.
Born and raised in Texas, Smith competed in track and football for the University of Texas at Austin and qualified for the Olympics at the age of 20. While he finished just off the podium in the 100-meter dash by landing in fourth place, he claimed the gold medal in the 4×100-meter relay as part of a team with 1948 100-meter Olympic gold medalist Harrison “Bones” Dillard, 1952 100-meter gold medalist Lindy Remigino, and 1952 200-meter gold medalist Andy Stanfield.
After playing running back for the Texas Longhorns and helping the team win the 1953 Cotton Bowl, Smith had a brief career in the NFL as a scout team player. After that, he moved into motion pictures and worked as a stuntman who...
Born and raised in Texas, Smith competed in track and football for the University of Texas at Austin and qualified for the Olympics at the age of 20. While he finished just off the podium in the 100-meter dash by landing in fourth place, he claimed the gold medal in the 4×100-meter relay as part of a team with 1948 100-meter Olympic gold medalist Harrison “Bones” Dillard, 1952 100-meter gold medalist Lindy Remigino, and 1952 200-meter gold medalist Andy Stanfield.
After playing running back for the Texas Longhorns and helping the team win the 1953 Cotton Bowl, Smith had a brief career in the NFL as a scout team player. After that, he moved into motion pictures and worked as a stuntman who...
- 6/25/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Dean Smith, who won a gold medal as a sprinter at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics before becoming a top-notch Hollywood stunt performer who worked on a dozen films starring John Wayne, has died. He was 91.
Smith died Saturday at his home in Breckenridge, Texas, after a battle with cancer, his friend Rob Word told The Hollywood Reporter.
Smith, who got into the business with help from James Garner, appeared in seven Paul Newman films, including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972), The Sting (1973) and The Towering Inferno (1974).
The tough Texan, who loved to say he could “ride, run and jump,” doubled for good friend Dale Robertson on the 1957-62 NBC series Tales of Wells Fargo, the 1964 film Blood on the Arrow and the 1966-68 ABC series Iron Horse.
He also did the dirty work for Ben Johnson...
Smith died Saturday at his home in Breckenridge, Texas, after a battle with cancer, his friend Rob Word told The Hollywood Reporter.
Smith, who got into the business with help from James Garner, appeared in seven Paul Newman films, including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972), The Sting (1973) and The Towering Inferno (1974).
The tough Texan, who loved to say he could “ride, run and jump,” doubled for good friend Dale Robertson on the 1957-62 NBC series Tales of Wells Fargo, the 1964 film Blood on the Arrow and the 1966-68 ABC series Iron Horse.
He also did the dirty work for Ben Johnson...
- 6/25/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Olivia de Havilland was an iconic figure in the history of film. Her performances spanned over an incredible four decades, and she consistently displayed a timeless elegance and grace on-screen. A four-time Academy Award winner as well as recipient of numerous other awards and accolades, her acting remains some of the most iconic of all time.
In this post, we will explore the life and career of this legendary actress. We will take a look at some of her most memorable performances, as well as discuss how she influenced the course of film history. We will also discuss why de Havilland’s legacy endures to this day, and why her work continues to inspire actors and filmmakers around the world.
So join us as we honor Olivia de Havilland’s incredible career, her timeless style and grace, and her immense contributions to the movie industry.
A Star Is Born: Olivia...
In this post, we will explore the life and career of this legendary actress. We will take a look at some of her most memorable performances, as well as discuss how she influenced the course of film history. We will also discuss why de Havilland’s legacy endures to this day, and why her work continues to inspire actors and filmmakers around the world.
So join us as we honor Olivia de Havilland’s incredible career, her timeless style and grace, and her immense contributions to the movie industry.
A Star Is Born: Olivia...
- 5/11/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Movie star John Wayne was familiar with the type of work that went into being a stuntman. He had a deep appreciation for the folks who made the dangerous stunts come to life on the silver screen. However, Wayne had a favorite stuntman whom he deeply respected and enjoyed working with. In fact, they made a total of 32 movies together, making it clear that they had a long history together.
Who was John Wayne’s favorite stuntman? John Wayne | John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images
Wayne had one stuntman that he valued working with above all the rest – Chuck Roberson. He went from working as a police officer to serving in World War II to stuntwork. It all started thanks to a well-known stuntman named Guy Teague, he got his first job in the field at Republic Pictures.
Roberson starred in small roles as an actor, but he also went on...
Who was John Wayne’s favorite stuntman? John Wayne | John Kobal Foundation/Getty Images
Wayne had one stuntman that he valued working with above all the rest – Chuck Roberson. He went from working as a police officer to serving in World War II to stuntwork. It all started thanks to a well-known stuntman named Guy Teague, he got his first job in the field at Republic Pictures.
Roberson starred in small roles as an actor, but he also went on...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Movie star John Wayne stepped behind the camera for The Alamo, but not quite for the reasons that one would expect. Similar to many other actors, he pretended not to care about what the critics thought, although their words hurt more than he let on. Wayne directed The Alamo because he didn’t think he was attractive enough to continue his career as an actor into his older years.
John Wayne made ‘The Alamo’ his directorial debut John Wayne | United Artists/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images
Wayne originally started in Hollywood as a prop man for Fox, where he met legendary filmmaker John Ford. Next, he had the opportunity to work on productions, ultimately landing in front of the camera as an actor. There, he managed to capture the hearts of moviegoing audiences across the country.
The iconic Western actor made some of the greatest films the genre has to offer,...
John Wayne made ‘The Alamo’ his directorial debut John Wayne | United Artists/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images
Wayne originally started in Hollywood as a prop man for Fox, where he met legendary filmmaker John Ford. Next, he had the opportunity to work on productions, ultimately landing in front of the camera as an actor. There, he managed to capture the hearts of moviegoing audiences across the country.
The iconic Western actor made some of the greatest films the genre has to offer,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Whitman co-starred with John Wayne in the hit 1961 film "The Comancheros".
By Lee Pfeiffer
Stuart Whitman, the popular leading man of feature films and television, has passed away from natural causes at age 92. Whitman generally showed a tough guy persona in films, and although he usually played a hero, he could also occasionally impress as a villain, as well. Among his more memorable films was "The Mark", a 1961 production that earned him a Best Actor Oscar nomination as a child molester who is trying desperately to redeem himself. Other key movies include "The Comancheros" in which he co-starred with John Wayne, "The Longest Day", "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines", "Rio Conchos", "Murder, Inc." and "Ten North Frederick". In 1965, Whitman scored as a killer in the desert adventure film "Sands of the Kalahari". From that point on, however, he was increasingly consigned to roles in "B" movies. However, he...
By Lee Pfeiffer
Stuart Whitman, the popular leading man of feature films and television, has passed away from natural causes at age 92. Whitman generally showed a tough guy persona in films, and although he usually played a hero, he could also occasionally impress as a villain, as well. Among his more memorable films was "The Mark", a 1961 production that earned him a Best Actor Oscar nomination as a child molester who is trying desperately to redeem himself. Other key movies include "The Comancheros" in which he co-starred with John Wayne, "The Longest Day", "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines", "Rio Conchos", "Murder, Inc." and "Ten North Frederick". In 1965, Whitman scored as a killer in the desert adventure film "Sands of the Kalahari". From that point on, however, he was increasingly consigned to roles in "B" movies. However, he...
- 3/17/2020
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Actor Stuart Whitman, an Oscar nominee for his role as a convicted child molester in the 1961 movie “The Mark,” died on Monday of natural causes surrounded by his family at his ranch house in Montecito, Calif., his son Justin told Variety. He was 92.
Whitman had more than 200 film and television credits. His movies include “Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines,” “The Longest Day,” “The Comancheros,” “The Sound and the Fury,” “Johnny Trouble,” “Hound-Dog Man,” “The Story of Ruth,” “Murder, Inc.,” “Convicts 4,” “Shock Treatment,” “Rio Conchos” and “The Day and the Hour.” Whitman made his film debut in 1951 in “When Worlds Collide.”
He replaced Richard Burton in the role of Jim Fuller on “The Mark,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination for best actor. He lost out to Maximilian Schell, who won for “Judgment at Nuremberg.” Whitman portrayed a child molester who gets out of prison and seeks the aid of a psychiatrist,...
Whitman had more than 200 film and television credits. His movies include “Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines,” “The Longest Day,” “The Comancheros,” “The Sound and the Fury,” “Johnny Trouble,” “Hound-Dog Man,” “The Story of Ruth,” “Murder, Inc.,” “Convicts 4,” “Shock Treatment,” “Rio Conchos” and “The Day and the Hour.” Whitman made his film debut in 1951 in “When Worlds Collide.”
He replaced Richard Burton in the role of Jim Fuller on “The Mark,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination for best actor. He lost out to Maximilian Schell, who won for “Judgment at Nuremberg.” Whitman portrayed a child molester who gets out of prison and seeks the aid of a psychiatrist,...
- 3/17/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Stuart Whitman, best known for his role in the TV western series Cimarron Strip and his Oscar-nominated turn in the drama The Mark, died in his home in Montecito, California. He was 92.
According to TMZ, Whitman had been in and out of the hospital as a result of skin cancer seeping into his bloodstream. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death.
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Whitman was born on February 1, 1928 in San Francisco before his family would move to Brooklyn. He went on to graduate from Hollywood High School and served in the United States Army in the Corps of Engineers.
According to TMZ, Whitman had been in and out of the hospital as a result of skin cancer seeping into his bloodstream. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death.
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Whitman was born on February 1, 1928 in San Francisco before his family would move to Brooklyn. He went on to graduate from Hollywood High School and served in the United States Army in the Corps of Engineers.
- 3/17/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Stuart Whitman, the San Francisco–born actor known for his work on screens both big and small since the 1950s, has died at age 92, multiple outlets report.
A son of the star, Justin, confirmed the news to TMZ, saying that “Old Hollywood lost another one of its true stars,” revealing that Whitman died at his home in Montecito, Calif. on Monday surrounded by family.
In 1961, Whitman was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Mark. Whitman, with more than 180 acting credits across his decades-spanning career, shared the big screen with such stars as John Wayne in 1961’s The Comancheros.
A son of the star, Justin, confirmed the news to TMZ, saying that “Old Hollywood lost another one of its true stars,” revealing that Whitman died at his home in Montecito, Calif. on Monday surrounded by family.
In 1961, Whitman was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Mark. Whitman, with more than 180 acting credits across his decades-spanning career, shared the big screen with such stars as John Wayne in 1961’s The Comancheros.
- 3/17/2020
- by Benjamin VanHoose
- PEOPLE.com
Stuart Whitman, a star of Westerns alongside John Wayne like “The Comancheros” and the war movie “The Longest Day,” died in his home Monday, his son told TMZ. Whitman was 92.
“Old Hollywood lost another one of its true stars. Stuart Whitman was known for his rugged roles and handsome charm. We were proud of him for his TV, film roles and his Oscar nomination, but what we will really remember is his exuberant love of his family and friends,” Whitman’s son Justin told TMZ.
TMZ says that Whitman had recently been in and out of the hospital due to skin cancer that seeped into his bloodstream.
Though Whitman played across many genres, he was nominated for an Oscar for the 1961 drama “The Mark,” in which he played a man convicted of attempting to commit...
“Old Hollywood lost another one of its true stars. Stuart Whitman was known for his rugged roles and handsome charm. We were proud of him for his TV, film roles and his Oscar nomination, but what we will really remember is his exuberant love of his family and friends,” Whitman’s son Justin told TMZ.
TMZ says that Whitman had recently been in and out of the hospital due to skin cancer that seeped into his bloodstream.
Though Whitman played across many genres, he was nominated for an Oscar for the 1961 drama “The Mark,” in which he played a man convicted of attempting to commit...
- 3/17/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, and Tom Stockman
Born 94 years ago today, Lee Marvin rose through the ranks of movie stardom as a character actor, delivering mostly villainous supporting turns in many films before finally graduating to leading roles. Regardless of which side of the law he was on however, he projected a tough-as-nails intensity and a two-fisted integrity which elevated even the slightest material. Born February 19, 1924, in New York City, Marvin quit high school to enter the Marine Corps and while serving in the South Pacific was badly wounded in battle when a machine gun nest shot off part of his buttocks and severed his sciatic nerve. He spent a year in recovery before returning to the U.S. where he began working as a plumber. The acting bug bit after filling in for an ailing summer-stock actor and he studied the art at the New York-based American Theater Wing.
Born 94 years ago today, Lee Marvin rose through the ranks of movie stardom as a character actor, delivering mostly villainous supporting turns in many films before finally graduating to leading roles. Regardless of which side of the law he was on however, he projected a tough-as-nails intensity and a two-fisted integrity which elevated even the slightest material. Born February 19, 1924, in New York City, Marvin quit high school to enter the Marine Corps and while serving in the South Pacific was badly wounded in battle when a machine gun nest shot off part of his buttocks and severed his sciatic nerve. He spent a year in recovery before returning to the U.S. where he began working as a plumber. The acting bug bit after filling in for an ailing summer-stock actor and he studied the art at the New York-based American Theater Wing.
- 2/20/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, and Tom Stockman
Lee Marvin rose through the ranks of movie stardom as a character actor, delivering mostly villainous supporting turns in many films before finally graduating to leading roles. Regardless of which side of the law he was on however, he projected a tough-as-nails intensity and a two-fisted integrity which elevated even the slightest material. Born February 19, 1924, in New York City, Marvin quit high school to enter the Marine Corps and while serving in the South Pacific was badly wounded in battle when a machine gun nest shot off part of his buttocks and severed his sciatic nerve. He spent a year in recovery before returning to the U.S. where he began working as a plumber. The acting bug bit after filling in for an ailing summer-stock actor and he studied the art at the New York-based American Theater Wing. Upon making his debut in summer stock,...
Lee Marvin rose through the ranks of movie stardom as a character actor, delivering mostly villainous supporting turns in many films before finally graduating to leading roles. Regardless of which side of the law he was on however, he projected a tough-as-nails intensity and a two-fisted integrity which elevated even the slightest material. Born February 19, 1924, in New York City, Marvin quit high school to enter the Marine Corps and while serving in the South Pacific was badly wounded in battle when a machine gun nest shot off part of his buttocks and severed his sciatic nerve. He spent a year in recovery before returning to the U.S. where he began working as a plumber. The acting bug bit after filling in for an ailing summer-stock actor and he studied the art at the New York-based American Theater Wing. Upon making his debut in summer stock,...
- 8/30/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: July 1, 2014
Price: DVD $19.95, Blu-ray $29.95
Studio: Olive Films
Cary Grant and Joan O'Brien hit the deck in Operation Petticoat.
The 1959 comedy Operation Petticoat starring Cary Grant (To Catch a Thief) and Tony Curtis (Sweet Smell of Success) makes it’s Blu-ray debut courtesy of Olive Films.
Operation Petticoat begins as Commander Matt Sherman (Grant) has his toughest assignment yet – to put a broken sardine can of a submarine back in action. Enter supply officer Nick Holden (Curtis), a master scavenger who has some very shady plans to get the Sea Tiger purring again. Said plans become quite apparent after the crew rescues five stranded beautiful nurses and the grey, battle-scarred sub is suddenly painted a blushingly bold pink, thus transforming into a party-ready hot tub sub for all who come aboard.
One of the earlier movies on director Blake Edward’s (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) filmography, Operation Petticoat...
Price: DVD $19.95, Blu-ray $29.95
Studio: Olive Films
Cary Grant and Joan O'Brien hit the deck in Operation Petticoat.
The 1959 comedy Operation Petticoat starring Cary Grant (To Catch a Thief) and Tony Curtis (Sweet Smell of Success) makes it’s Blu-ray debut courtesy of Olive Films.
Operation Petticoat begins as Commander Matt Sherman (Grant) has his toughest assignment yet – to put a broken sardine can of a submarine back in action. Enter supply officer Nick Holden (Curtis), a master scavenger who has some very shady plans to get the Sea Tiger purring again. Said plans become quite apparent after the crew rescues five stranded beautiful nurses and the grey, battle-scarred sub is suddenly painted a blushingly bold pink, thus transforming into a party-ready hot tub sub for all who come aboard.
One of the earlier movies on director Blake Edward’s (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) filmography, Operation Petticoat...
- 6/11/2014
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
London, April 25: John Wayne's iconic cowboy hat is up for sale for a price starting with 17,000 pounds, it has been revealed.
The Oscar winning star had donned the cowboy hat in five major 1960's Westerns films namely 'The Comancheros' , 'McLintock!', 'The Sons Of Katie Elder', 'El Dorado' and 'The Undefeated', Daily Express reported.
The actor, who died in 1979, had given the hat to stunt double Chuck Roberson, with whom he worked for over 30 years and when Roberson died in 1988, his collection was sold and now the owner has decided to auction it in Los Angeles.
The auction manager at Nate D Sanders, Laura Yntema,.
The Oscar winning star had donned the cowboy hat in five major 1960's Westerns films namely 'The Comancheros' , 'McLintock!', 'The Sons Of Katie Elder', 'El Dorado' and 'The Undefeated', Daily Express reported.
The actor, who died in 1979, had given the hat to stunt double Chuck Roberson, with whom he worked for over 30 years and when Roberson died in 1988, his collection was sold and now the owner has decided to auction it in Los Angeles.
The auction manager at Nate D Sanders, Laura Yntema,.
- 4/25/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
So sad. The iconic actor who played one of the most memorable villains on ‘Star Trek’ passed away on July 31 in his home in Calabasas, Calif. after a long illness.
Michael Ansara, who will always be remembered as Kang, the villainous Klingon leader in Star Trek, died on July 31, according to his former agent Michael B. Druxman. He was 91 years old.
Michael Ansara: Legendary Actor Passes Away
Michael’s agent announced his passing on August 3, stating that he died after a long battle with an illness related to Alzheimer’s in his home in Calabasas, Calif.
The classic actor brought his talents as the mysterious and thrilling Klingon leader to three different incarnations of Star Trek, first in the original series and then in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.
But Michael also had an illustrious career outside of the iconic sci-fi series. Known for playing...
Michael Ansara, who will always be remembered as Kang, the villainous Klingon leader in Star Trek, died on July 31, according to his former agent Michael B. Druxman. He was 91 years old.
Michael Ansara: Legendary Actor Passes Away
Michael’s agent announced his passing on August 3, stating that he died after a long battle with an illness related to Alzheimer’s in his home in Calabasas, Calif.
The classic actor brought his talents as the mysterious and thrilling Klingon leader to three different incarnations of Star Trek, first in the original series and then in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.
But Michael also had an illustrious career outside of the iconic sci-fi series. Known for playing...
- 8/4/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Acclaimed character actor Michael Ansara has died at age 91. Ansara had primarily been known for playing key roles in Western TV series and motion pictures, but is also beloved by Star Trek fans for playing a Klingon commander in three incarnations of the series. Ansara, who was married for many years to actress Barbara Eden, appeared in such films as The Comancheros, Guns of the Magnificent Seven, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Harum Scarum (aka Harem Holiday) and Sol Madrid (aka The Heroin Gang). For more click here...
- 8/3/2013
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Michael Ansara, the actor best known for playing Kang, a Klingon warrior on three versions of Star Trek, died Wednesday at the age of 91 at his home in Calabasas, CA. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
Ansara’s former publicist and longtime friend Michael B. Druxman confirmed the news. Druxman told EW: “Michael and I have been friends since 1968. He was my best friend. He had a long illness. He died at home. He was a great guy, and a wonderful actor.” He added: “I really miss him.”
Born to American parents in Syria, Ansara had an extensive career in television and movies,...
Ansara’s former publicist and longtime friend Michael B. Druxman confirmed the news. Druxman told EW: “Michael and I have been friends since 1968. He was my best friend. He had a long illness. He died at home. He was a great guy, and a wonderful actor.” He added: “I really miss him.”
Born to American parents in Syria, Ansara had an extensive career in television and movies,...
- 8/2/2013
- by Lindsey Bahr
- EW - Inside Movies
Veteran actor Michael Ansara, known for his role as Kang the Klingon commander on the Star Trek series, has died. Ansara passed away in his Calabasas, CA home on July 31. He was 91 years old. After starting out in TV Westerns like ABC’s Broken Arrow and NBC’s Law of the Plainsman in the 1950s, the Syrian-born Ansara also appeared in films such as 1961’s Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, The Comancheros and 1965’s The Greatest Story Ever Told. He first appeared as Kang on a 1968 episode of the original Star Trek. He went on to play the Klingon on spinoffs Deep Space Nine in 1994 and Voyager in 1996. His other TV credits include I Dream Of Jeannie with former spouse Barbra Eden, Hawaii Five-o, Murder, She Wrote and the Centennial miniseries.
- 8/2/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
DVD Playhouse – May 2012
By Allen Gardner
Shame (20th Century Fox) Director Steve McQueen’s harrowing portrait of a Manhattan sex addict (Michael Fassbender, in the year’s most riveting performance) whose psyche goes into overload when his equally-troubled sister (Carey Mulligan) visits unexpectedly. Exquisitely-made on every level, save for the screenplay, which makes its point after about thirty minutes. While it tries hard to be a modern-day Last Tango in Paris, this fatal flaw makes it fall somewhat short. The much- ballyhooed sex scenes and frontal nudity are the least-interesting things about the film, incidentally, which is still a must-see for discriminating adults who seek out challenging material. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Featurettes. Widescreen. Dolby and DTS-hd 5.1 surround.
Being John Malkovich (Criterion) Spike Jonze’s madcap film of Charlie Kaufman’s script, regarding a socially-disenfranchised puppeteer (John Cusack) who finds a portal into the mind of actor...
By Allen Gardner
Shame (20th Century Fox) Director Steve McQueen’s harrowing portrait of a Manhattan sex addict (Michael Fassbender, in the year’s most riveting performance) whose psyche goes into overload when his equally-troubled sister (Carey Mulligan) visits unexpectedly. Exquisitely-made on every level, save for the screenplay, which makes its point after about thirty minutes. While it tries hard to be a modern-day Last Tango in Paris, this fatal flaw makes it fall somewhat short. The much- ballyhooed sex scenes and frontal nudity are the least-interesting things about the film, incidentally, which is still a must-see for discriminating adults who seek out challenging material. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Featurettes. Widescreen. Dolby and DTS-hd 5.1 surround.
Being John Malkovich (Criterion) Spike Jonze’s madcap film of Charlie Kaufman’s script, regarding a socially-disenfranchised puppeteer (John Cusack) who finds a portal into the mind of actor...
- 5/7/2012
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
John Wayne needs no introduction. One of the most iconic actors of all time, he dominated westerns his list of classic films and great directors he worked with we could talk about all day. But how about watching some of those famed films instead? 20th Century Fox is releasing the John Wayne Film Collection featuring 10 movies on May 8th and we've got a copy for one lucky reader.
Spanning 39 years of John Wayne’s legendary career, the boxset contains some of his most memorable and critically-acclaimed films including: Raoul Walsh's "The Big Trail," Howard Hawks' "Red River," Henry Hathaway's "Legend Of The Lost" and "North To Alaska," John Ford's "The Horse Soldiers," "The Alamo" which Wayne directed himself, Michael Curtiz's "The Comancheros," the WWII epic "The Longest Day," the Civil War era flick "The Undefeated" and, for the time on DVD, John Huston's "The Barbarian And The Geisha.
Spanning 39 years of John Wayne’s legendary career, the boxset contains some of his most memorable and critically-acclaimed films including: Raoul Walsh's "The Big Trail," Howard Hawks' "Red River," Henry Hathaway's "Legend Of The Lost" and "North To Alaska," John Ford's "The Horse Soldiers," "The Alamo" which Wayne directed himself, Michael Curtiz's "The Comancheros," the WWII epic "The Longest Day," the Civil War era flick "The Undefeated" and, for the time on DVD, John Huston's "The Barbarian And The Geisha.
- 5/3/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
With the arrival of the auteur theory, filmmakers like Michael Curtiz no longer get as much sway among the current generation of directors. Curtiz (born Kertész Kaminer Manó in Hungary in 1886), was a journeyman, a man who flourished in the studio system after being picked out by Jack Warner for his Austrian Biblical epic "Moon of Israel" in 1924. He stayed at the studio for nearly 20 years, taking on whatever he was assigned at a terrifyingly prolific rate -- he made over 100 Hollywood movies up to "The Comancheros" in 1961. And some of them are terrible, as you might expect.
But Curtiz was also responsible for some of the greatest films of the era, and those who diminish his abilities (including the director himself, who once said "Who cares about character? I make it go so fast nobody notices") are ignoring his enormous skill behind the camera, and his undeniable capacity for...
But Curtiz was also responsible for some of the greatest films of the era, and those who diminish his abilities (including the director himself, who once said "Who cares about character? I make it go so fast nobody notices") are ignoring his enormous skill behind the camera, and his undeniable capacity for...
- 4/10/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: March 27, 2012
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $64.99
Studio: Warner Home Video
“Here’s looking at you, kid.” The classic 1942 romance movie, Casablanca won three Oscars and has inspired countless love scenes for the past 70 years.
Of course, Casablanca stars Humphrey Bogart (The African Queen) as an exiled American during World War II whose life gets complicated when his former lover (Ingrid Bergman, Intermezzo) walks into his bar. She’s now with the Czech underground leader (Paul Henreid, Operation Crossbow), but he gets detained by the Nazis.
Rated PG, the drama film won Academy Awards for Best Screenplay, Best Director (Michael Curtiz, The Comancheros) and the big one, Best Picture.
Casablanca has been released on Blu-ray in a few varieties, including a Two-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition packed with special features from 2008. The 70th Anniversay Edition contains the extras from earlier Blu-ray and DVD releases, but it does have...
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $64.99
Studio: Warner Home Video
“Here’s looking at you, kid.” The classic 1942 romance movie, Casablanca won three Oscars and has inspired countless love scenes for the past 70 years.
Of course, Casablanca stars Humphrey Bogart (The African Queen) as an exiled American during World War II whose life gets complicated when his former lover (Ingrid Bergman, Intermezzo) walks into his bar. She’s now with the Czech underground leader (Paul Henreid, Operation Crossbow), but he gets detained by the Nazis.
Rated PG, the drama film won Academy Awards for Best Screenplay, Best Director (Michael Curtiz, The Comancheros) and the big one, Best Picture.
Casablanca has been released on Blu-ray in a few varieties, including a Two-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition packed with special features from 2008. The 70th Anniversay Edition contains the extras from earlier Blu-ray and DVD releases, but it does have...
- 1/17/2012
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
Typecasting is a terrible fate to befall an actor. Many of them have suffered from it over the years, accepting role after role in similar films with similar plots and similar characters simply because they have no real alternative. However, in spite of the risks involved there are also those who subvert this association; those who have elevated themselves to near legendary status within their chosen genre. Their performances define it and are woven inextricably into its rich tapestry. Two such actors are pictured above and are the subject of this article – one, a silent and anonymous loner with no time for small talk and very direct methods of dealing with his adversaries, the other a straight talking, no – nonsense peacekeeper with a trademark southern drawl. Both are perhaps best known for their westerns, although they also directed, produced and starred in a variety of other films too including military epics and ‘unorthodox’ police procedurals.
- 11/23/2011
- by Jame Simpson
- Obsessed with Film
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, and Tom Stockman
We’re celebrating one of Hollywood’s great tough guys and one of our favorite actors September 6th at The Way Out Club in St. Louis with Super-8 Lee Marvin Movie Madness.
Lee Marvin rose through the ranks of movie stardom as a character actor, delivering mostly villainous supporting turns in many films before finally graduating to leading roles. Regardless of which side of the law he was on however, he projected a tough-as-nails intensity and a two-fisted integrity which elevated even the slightest material. Born February 19, 1924, in New York City, Marvin quit high school to enter the Marine Corps and while serving in the South Pacific was badly wounded in battle when a machine gun nest shot off part of his buttocks and severed his sciatic nerve. He spent a year in recovery before returning to the U.S. where...
We’re celebrating one of Hollywood’s great tough guys and one of our favorite actors September 6th at The Way Out Club in St. Louis with Super-8 Lee Marvin Movie Madness.
Lee Marvin rose through the ranks of movie stardom as a character actor, delivering mostly villainous supporting turns in many films before finally graduating to leading roles. Regardless of which side of the law he was on however, he projected a tough-as-nails intensity and a two-fisted integrity which elevated even the slightest material. Born February 19, 1924, in New York City, Marvin quit high school to enter the Marine Corps and while serving in the South Pacific was badly wounded in battle when a machine gun nest shot off part of his buttocks and severed his sciatic nerve. He spent a year in recovery before returning to the U.S. where...
- 8/30/2011
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Twentieth Century Fox and MGM Home Entertainment have come up with some cool packages that will make shopping for Father’s Day a lot easier. Below is their press release detailing the television series and feature films that are part of their library and aimed squarely at dads of all ages. Here are the details:
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and MGM Home Entertainment’s twelve-month campaign, Year of A Million Moments, continues by recognizing heroes during the month of June. Between heroes from movies like Oliver Stone’s masterpiece Platoon, the underdog fighter in Rocky, or the comedic spy father in TV’s American Dad, pay tribute by logging on to www.YearOfAMillionMoments.com for the opportunity to win $1 million dollars!
As an added bonus for Father’s Day gifts, up to $12.00 ‘Hollywood Movie Money’ to see X-men: First Class will be available for consumers to print at home...
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and MGM Home Entertainment’s twelve-month campaign, Year of A Million Moments, continues by recognizing heroes during the month of June. Between heroes from movies like Oliver Stone’s masterpiece Platoon, the underdog fighter in Rocky, or the comedic spy father in TV’s American Dad, pay tribute by logging on to www.YearOfAMillionMoments.com for the opportunity to win $1 million dollars!
As an added bonus for Father’s Day gifts, up to $12.00 ‘Hollywood Movie Money’ to see X-men: First Class will be available for consumers to print at home...
- 6/10/2011
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
The latest issue of Cinema Retro (#20) is now shipping to subscribers all around the world. As we publish in the UK, those subscribers always get their copies first. However, the latest issue just arrived from the other side of the pond and has now been shipped out to all other regions. Readers will have it in their hot little hands very soon.
Cover story on Candy starring Ewa Aulin as the sexy teen nymph in an all-star fiasco that involved Marlon Brando, Ringo Starr, James Coburn and Walter Matthau. Dean Brierly examines how such a sure-fire project turned into one of the worst movies ever made. This issue's Film in Focus is Earthquake, the 1974 blockbuster starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner and many other familiar faces in one of the most successful films of the genre. Ross Warner reminds why the film remains a guilty pleasure and Thomas Hauerslav of the web site In70mm.
Cover story on Candy starring Ewa Aulin as the sexy teen nymph in an all-star fiasco that involved Marlon Brando, Ringo Starr, James Coburn and Walter Matthau. Dean Brierly examines how such a sure-fire project turned into one of the worst movies ever made. This issue's Film in Focus is Earthquake, the 1974 blockbuster starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner and many other familiar faces in one of the most successful films of the genre. Ross Warner reminds why the film remains a guilty pleasure and Thomas Hauerslav of the web site In70mm.
- 6/4/2011
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
The National Film Preservation Foundation announced today that the next volume in their invaluable series of DVD releases will be Treasures 5: The West, 1898-1938. The 10-hour, 3-disc box set celebrates "the dynamic, gender-bending, ethnically diverse West that flourished in early movies but has never before been seen on video."
The full lineup is here and today's announcement plucks out a few of the highlights: "Among the 40 selections are Mantrap (1926), the wilderness comedy starring Clara Bow in her favorite role; Ws Van Dyke's legendary The Lady of the Dugout (1918), featuring outlaw-turned-actor Al Jennings; Salomy Jane (1914), with America's first Latina screen celebrity Beatriz Michelena [image above]; Gregory La Cava's sparkling Old West–reversal Womanhandled (1925); Sessue Hayakawa in the cross-cultural drama Last of the Line (1914); one-reelers with Tom Mix and Broncho Billy, Mabel Normand in The Tourists (1912), and dozens of other rarities." The set is slated for a September release.
Speaking of the wild,...
The full lineup is here and today's announcement plucks out a few of the highlights: "Among the 40 selections are Mantrap (1926), the wilderness comedy starring Clara Bow in her favorite role; Ws Van Dyke's legendary The Lady of the Dugout (1918), featuring outlaw-turned-actor Al Jennings; Salomy Jane (1914), with America's first Latina screen celebrity Beatriz Michelena [image above]; Gregory La Cava's sparkling Old West–reversal Womanhandled (1925); Sessue Hayakawa in the cross-cultural drama Last of the Line (1914); one-reelers with Tom Mix and Broncho Billy, Mabel Normand in The Tourists (1912), and dozens of other rarities." The set is slated for a September release.
Speaking of the wild,...
- 5/31/2011
- MUBI
At a time when movie stars were truly larger-than-life and iconic, few stood taller and were more memorable than John Wayne. The Duke more or less played himself, the tall, laconic keeper of the moral code regardless of era or genre. He’s best remembered for his work in Westerns, ultimately earning his one Oscar for True Grit, a tribute to a career spent along the dusty trails of a bygone America.
Bit by bit, Wayne’s oeuvre is being preserved on DVD and now Blu-ray, with The Comancheros being the most recent offering. In time for the perfect Father’s Day gift, the deluxe package from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment offers up one of Wayne’s last big Westerns just as interest in the genre was beginning to wane. The movie is well regarded by many Western fans and Elmer Bernstein’s score has lived on, well beyond the film itself,...
Bit by bit, Wayne’s oeuvre is being preserved on DVD and now Blu-ray, with The Comancheros being the most recent offering. In time for the perfect Father’s Day gift, the deluxe package from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment offers up one of Wayne’s last big Westerns just as interest in the genre was beginning to wane. The movie is well regarded by many Western fans and Elmer Bernstein’s score has lived on, well beyond the film itself,...
- 5/20/2011
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Chicago – Two of cinema’s most iconic actors appeared on Blu-ray new release shelves this week with excellent HD transfers and hours of special features for 50th Anniversary Editions of Paul Newman’s “The Hustler” and John Wayne’s “The Comancheros.” History has well-documented that the Newman is one of the best films from one of the form’s best actors. The Wayne film may have a more niche audience but they’re surely be satisfied with a very solid release.
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.0/5.0
Packaged like hardcover books with photos and essays included in the actual packaging, the releases of “The Hustler” and “The Comancheros” are appealing before the disc has even been put in your machine. There’s not a lot of information in the books but they get you in the mood to watch the movie, not unlike leafing through a program before a play.
The Hustler was released...
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.0/5.0
Packaged like hardcover books with photos and essays included in the actual packaging, the releases of “The Hustler” and “The Comancheros” are appealing before the disc has even been put in your machine. There’s not a lot of information in the books but they get you in the mood to watch the movie, not unlike leafing through a program before a play.
The Hustler was released...
- 5/20/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Fred Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…
(Please support Fred by using the links below to make any impulse purchases - it helps to keep us going…)
This really is a golden age for Doctor Who fans, as the DVD releases of classic storylines are coming fast & furious, with another quartet now available - the Peter Davison stories Snakedance and Kinda (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$24.98 Srp each) and the Jon Pertwee stories Terror Of The Autons (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$24.98 Srp) and Planet Of The Spiders (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$34.98 Srp). All of...
(Please support Fred by using the links below to make any impulse purchases - it helps to keep us going…)
This really is a golden age for Doctor Who fans, as the DVD releases of classic storylines are coming fast & furious, with another quartet now available - the Peter Davison stories Snakedance and Kinda (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$24.98 Srp each) and the Jon Pertwee stories Terror Of The Autons (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$24.98 Srp) and Planet Of The Spiders (BBC, Not Rated, DVD-$34.98 Srp). All of...
- 5/20/2011
- by UncaScroogeMcD
The John Wayne classic western The Comancheros has ridden to Blu-ray from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and M&C.s giving away three copies! Wayne is Capt. Jake Cutter, a Texas Ranger determined to crush a powerful outlaw gang that's selling guns to the Indians. Cutter is also trying to bring in gambler Paul Regret (Whitman), who's wanted for murder. Both missions get entangled when Cutter crosses paths with Regret unexpectedly, and the men form an unlikely friendship while Regret decides which side of the law he's really on. Co-starring Ina Balin, Nehemiah Persoff and Lee Marvin, The Comancheros is a rousing western, and the last film of director Michael Curtiz. Special features include audio commentary...
- 5/18/2011
- by Patrick Luce
- Monsters and Critics
Hitting movie theaters this weekend:
Pirates of the Caribbean: on Stranger Tides – Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane
Movie of the Week
Pirates of the Caribbean: on Stranger Tides
The Stars: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane
The Plot: Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.
The Buzz: Who dares to release a film on the same day as the next Pirates film? No one dares. Well, slight correction — Woody Allen dares, but Midnight in Paris is a limited release. Really looking forward to that one too…but back on task…
I will admit my bias, as I absolutely adored the first three Pirates films, but that aside, this film’s first trailer knocked my socks off. Though it be a mere trailer, it had it all: Jack Sparrow (the...
Pirates of the Caribbean: on Stranger Tides – Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane
Movie of the Week
Pirates of the Caribbean: on Stranger Tides
The Stars: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane
The Plot: Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the elusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too.
The Buzz: Who dares to release a film on the same day as the next Pirates film? No one dares. Well, slight correction — Woody Allen dares, but Midnight in Paris is a limited release. Really looking forward to that one too…but back on task…
I will admit my bias, as I absolutely adored the first three Pirates films, but that aside, this film’s first trailer knocked my socks off. Though it be a mere trailer, it had it all: Jack Sparrow (the...
- 5/18/2011
- by Aaron Ruffcorn
- The Scorecard Review
Your Weekly Source for the Newest Releases to Blu-Ray Tuesday, May 15th, 2011
This special Sunday addendum features a handful of new double feature releases…
Children Of The Corn V: Fields Of Terror / Children Of The Corn 666: Isaac’S Return From Dusk Till Dawn / From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers / Halloween: H2O Hellraiser: Bloodline / Hellraiser IV: Inferno My Bosses Daughter / Duplex Supercop / Twin Dragons The Yards / The Lookout Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 Eddie Murphy stars in the cop comedy Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Will Canon directs the intense frat drama Brotherhood (2010) John Wayne stars in The Comancheros: 50th Anniversary Edition (1961) Kat Dennings stars in Daydream Nation (2010) Dario Argento directs Deep Red (1975) Henri-Georges Clouzot’s suspenseful masterpiece Diabolique: Criterion Collection (1954) Kevin Bacon & Djimon Hounsou star in Elephant White (2011) Dragon Dynasty presents The Five Deadly Venoms (1978) Paul Newman & Jackie Gleason star in...
This special Sunday addendum features a handful of new double feature releases…
Children Of The Corn V: Fields Of Terror / Children Of The Corn 666: Isaac’S Return From Dusk Till Dawn / From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers / Halloween: H2O Hellraiser: Bloodline / Hellraiser IV: Inferno My Bosses Daughter / Duplex Supercop / Twin Dragons The Yards / The Lookout Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 Eddie Murphy stars in the cop comedy Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Will Canon directs the intense frat drama Brotherhood (2010) John Wayne stars in The Comancheros: 50th Anniversary Edition (1961) Kat Dennings stars in Daydream Nation (2010) Dario Argento directs Deep Red (1975) Henri-Georges Clouzot’s suspenseful masterpiece Diabolique: Criterion Collection (1954) Kevin Bacon & Djimon Hounsou star in Elephant White (2011) Dragon Dynasty presents The Five Deadly Venoms (1978) Paul Newman & Jackie Gleason star in...
- 5/16/2011
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Hustler and The Comancheros On Blu-ray For the First Time May 17th And Relive the Intense Vietnam Story Tigerland on Blu-ray For the First Time May 24th
Hold on to your hats and get ready for three action-packed films when The Hustler, The Comancheros and Tigerland come to Blu-ray for the first time from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Hustler andTHE Comancheros, the two classic films are available in special Blu-ray book packaging, including rare photos from the Fox archives and brand new special features.
The Comancheros
John Wayne is Capt. Jake Cutter, a Texas Ranger determined to crush a powerful outlaw gang that’s selling guns to the Indians. Cutter is also trying to bring in gambler Paul Regret (Whitman), who’s wanted for murder. Both missions get entangled when Cutter crosses paths with Regret unexpectedly,...
Hold on to your hats and get ready for three action-packed films when The Hustler, The Comancheros and Tigerland come to Blu-ray for the first time from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Hustler andTHE Comancheros, the two classic films are available in special Blu-ray book packaging, including rare photos from the Fox archives and brand new special features.
The Comancheros
John Wayne is Capt. Jake Cutter, a Texas Ranger determined to crush a powerful outlaw gang that’s selling guns to the Indians. Cutter is also trying to bring in gambler Paul Regret (Whitman), who’s wanted for murder. Both missions get entangled when Cutter crosses paths with Regret unexpectedly,...
- 4/20/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Another John Wayne movie is debuting in high-definition, 1961’s The Comancheros. In honor of the film’s 50th anniversary, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release the classic western on Blu-ray on May 17.
In The Comancheros, Wayne plays Captain Jake Cutter, a Texas Ranger who’s trying to stop an outlaw gang from selling guns to the Indians and aims to bring to justice the gambler Paul Regret (Stuart Whitman of TV’s Knots Landing), who’s wanted for murder. Both missions get entangled when Cutter unexpectedly crosses paths with Regret and and the two men form an unlikely friendship, while Regret decides which side of the law he’s on. Lee Marvin (The Dirty Dozen) also stars.
The movie will come to high-definition in special Blu-ray book packaging with these new and old special features:
commentary by film historians and Patrick Wayne, John Wayne’s son and an actor...
In The Comancheros, Wayne plays Captain Jake Cutter, a Texas Ranger who’s trying to stop an outlaw gang from selling guns to the Indians and aims to bring to justice the gambler Paul Regret (Stuart Whitman of TV’s Knots Landing), who’s wanted for murder. Both missions get entangled when Cutter unexpectedly crosses paths with Regret and and the two men form an unlikely friendship, while Regret decides which side of the law he’s on. Lee Marvin (The Dirty Dozen) also stars.
The movie will come to high-definition in special Blu-ray book packaging with these new and old special features:
commentary by film historians and Patrick Wayne, John Wayne’s son and an actor...
- 4/20/2011
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
20th Century Fox has announced John Wayne’s The Comancheros: 50th Anniversary Edition for May 17th on Blu-ray.
The disc will include: audio commentary (by Stuart Whitman, Nehemiah Persoff, Michael Ansara and Patrick Wayne), 2 featurettes (The Comancheros and the Battle for the American Southwest and The Duke at Fox: A Two-Part Documentary), a vintage Comancheros comic book gallery, A Conversation with Stuart Whitman (Audio Only), Fox Movietonews: Claude King and Tillman Franks Receive Award for The Comancheros, theatrical trailers and 24-page book packaging.
This sounds like an amazing disc for western HD fans. More soon!
Source: TheDigitalBits...
The disc will include: audio commentary (by Stuart Whitman, Nehemiah Persoff, Michael Ansara and Patrick Wayne), 2 featurettes (The Comancheros and the Battle for the American Southwest and The Duke at Fox: A Two-Part Documentary), a vintage Comancheros comic book gallery, A Conversation with Stuart Whitman (Audio Only), Fox Movietonews: Claude King and Tillman Franks Receive Award for The Comancheros, theatrical trailers and 24-page book packaging.
This sounds like an amazing disc for western HD fans. More soon!
Source: TheDigitalBits...
- 3/17/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
Screenwriter from a Hollywood dynasty best known for his work on James Bond
For most film buffs, the name Mankiewicz immediately recalls Joseph L, the director and screenwriter of All About Eve (1950). For others, it evokes that of his older brother, Herman J, most celebrated as the writer of the screenplay of Citizen Kane. However, Joseph L's son, Tom Mankiewicz, who has died of cancer aged 68, is cherished by James Bond fans as the screenwriter of Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Live and Let Die (1973) and The Man With the Golden Gun (1974), as well as having worked on rewrites of The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979).
At the beginning of his career, Mankiewicz admitted that he probably got work because of his father. "You suddenly started to realise that people were asking you because it was you," he explained. Unlike his father's best films – literate, dialogue-based vehicles – when a director called...
For most film buffs, the name Mankiewicz immediately recalls Joseph L, the director and screenwriter of All About Eve (1950). For others, it evokes that of his older brother, Herman J, most celebrated as the writer of the screenplay of Citizen Kane. However, Joseph L's son, Tom Mankiewicz, who has died of cancer aged 68, is cherished by James Bond fans as the screenwriter of Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Live and Let Die (1973) and The Man With the Golden Gun (1974), as well as having worked on rewrites of The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker (1979).
At the beginning of his career, Mankiewicz admitted that he probably got work because of his father. "You suddenly started to realise that people were asking you because it was you," he explained. Unlike his father's best films – literate, dialogue-based vehicles – when a director called...
- 8/4/2010
- by Ronald Bergan
- The Guardian - Film News
Tom Mankiewicz, the screenwriter who was instrumental in bringing James Bond and Superman to the big screen in the 1970s, died July 31 at his Los Angeles home after a brief illness. He was 68.
The son of writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz and actress Rosa Stradner, Tom Mankiewicz also left his mark on TV, where he co-wrote and directed the pilot for the husband-and-wife mystery series "Hart to Hart," on which he served as a creative consultant for the show's five-year run.
His association with Bond began with 1971's "Diamonds Are Forever," on which he shared screen credit with Richard Maibaum. His work on a Broadway musical version of "Georgy Girl," which ran just four performances, attracted the attention of United Artists executive David Picker, who introduced Mankiewicz to Bond producer Albert Broccoli, who used the rewrite to convince Sean Connery to return to the role.
Mankiewicz went on to receive sole...
The son of writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz and actress Rosa Stradner, Tom Mankiewicz also left his mark on TV, where he co-wrote and directed the pilot for the husband-and-wife mystery series "Hart to Hart," on which he served as a creative consultant for the show's five-year run.
His association with Bond began with 1971's "Diamonds Are Forever," on which he shared screen credit with Richard Maibaum. His work on a Broadway musical version of "Georgy Girl," which ran just four performances, attracted the attention of United Artists executive David Picker, who introduced Mankiewicz to Bond producer Albert Broccoli, who used the rewrite to convince Sean Connery to return to the role.
Mankiewicz went on to receive sole...
- 8/2/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s taken five weeks of Western Wednesdays, but The Duke has finally arrived. I haven’t meant to neglect him. In fact, half the reason I took on this feature is because my knowledge of Wayne is so very poor. He’s all over my Netflix queue, but I kept putting him off simply because he’s a bit daunting. He has cast such a long shadow over this genre that I thought I ought to watch films he wasn’t in in order to better appreciate his stature.
This week, I had decided that the last column 2009 had to go out with Wayne. As divine providence would have it, Justin Gray suggested The Comancheros. Gray has wonderful taste in film, and he’s the co-author of DC’s Jonah Hex which gives him Eastwood stature. When he suggests a Western, you watch it immediately.
The Comancheros is a great,...
This week, I had decided that the last column 2009 had to go out with Wayne. As divine providence would have it, Justin Gray suggested The Comancheros. Gray has wonderful taste in film, and he’s the co-author of DC’s Jonah Hex which gives him Eastwood stature. When he suggests a Western, you watch it immediately.
The Comancheros is a great,...
- 12/31/2009
- by Elisabeth Rappe
- The Flickcast
The terrific rip-snorting 1964 western Rio Conchos will get a rare American TV broadcast today on Fox Movie Channel at 2:00 Pm (Est) - letterboxed and uncut. The movie has never been released on DVD. The film stars Richard Boone, Anthony Franciosa, Edmond O'Brien, Stuart Whitman and Jim Brown, in his first major film role. Curiously, it's a loose remake of John Wayne's The Comancheros, which had only been released by Fox only three years before.
- 8/7/2009
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
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