Charles Grodin, best known for the neurotic comic wit he demonstrated in such films as “The Heartbreak Kid,” “Heaven Can Wait” and “Midnight Run” and for his role in the “Beethoven” movies, died Tuesday at his home in Connecticut. He was 86.
The New York Times reported that his son said he died of bone marrow cancer.
After getting his start in television, Grodin graduated to both leading and character roles in motion pictures, usually portraying the exasperated urban neurotic. His dry, understated sense of humor also made him a perfect talkshow guest, and later, host of his own cable show. Grodin also wrote plays and books.
The wry 1972 comedy “The Heartbreak Kid,” written by Neil Simon and directed by Elaine May, highlighted Grodin’s trademark neurotic befuddlement, and won him a Golden Globe nomination. But it was one of the few successful films in his career in which he was center stage.
The New York Times reported that his son said he died of bone marrow cancer.
After getting his start in television, Grodin graduated to both leading and character roles in motion pictures, usually portraying the exasperated urban neurotic. His dry, understated sense of humor also made him a perfect talkshow guest, and later, host of his own cable show. Grodin also wrote plays and books.
The wry 1972 comedy “The Heartbreak Kid,” written by Neil Simon and directed by Elaine May, highlighted Grodin’s trademark neurotic befuddlement, and won him a Golden Globe nomination. But it was one of the few successful films in his career in which he was center stage.
- 5/18/2021
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Fatima Ali, a viewer favorite on Top Chef who died of bone cancer in 2019, is among a handful of subjects of documentary Her Name Is Chef.
Virgil Films & Entertainment will premiere the film in virtual cinemas March 26 before a digital HD release on April 27 and a DVD rollout on May 11.
The film examines gender equality in the restaurant business through interviews conducted by Leia Gaccione, herself a chef. Along with Ali, the film features Elizabeth Falkner, Hillary Sterling, Esther Choi, Juliet Masters and Caroline Schiff. Instead of the more straightforward look at female chefs initially planned, Her Name Is Chef took on a different shape in light of Ali’s illness and death. While it is not a solo portrait of Ali, her legacy is woven through much of the film.
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Virgil Films & Entertainment will premiere the film in virtual cinemas March 26 before a digital HD release on April 27 and a DVD rollout on May 11.
The film examines gender equality in the restaurant business through interviews conducted by Leia Gaccione, herself a chef. Along with Ali, the film features Elizabeth Falkner, Hillary Sterling, Esther Choi, Juliet Masters and Caroline Schiff. Instead of the more straightforward look at female chefs initially planned, Her Name Is Chef took on a different shape in light of Ali’s illness and death. While it is not a solo portrait of Ali, her legacy is woven through much of the film.
Oscar’s Documentary Short Nominees Celebrate A Magical Monday: “It’s Gratifying For Sure”
In an essay...
- 3/15/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
On “The Masked Singer” finale on May 20, the last three celebrities in the competition will perform one more time as the Frog, Night Angel and Turtle. At the end of the hour, one of them will be named the winner of season 3 of this hit reality series. We’ve rewatched every one of the 15 episodes that led up to this final one and are absolutely convinced that we know who is hiding inside these costumes. Keep reading if you dare for all of “The Masked Singer” finale spoilers.
Forget all those misleading guesses by the four judges. We are 100% certain we know the real identity of the Frog who had everyone on their feet with his rousing rendition of “Hip Hop Hooray” by Naughty by Nature on the semifinal.
Coming up: the first of “The Masked Singer” spoilers for the finale.
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Forget all those misleading guesses by the four judges. We are 100% certain we know the real identity of the Frog who had everyone on their feet with his rousing rendition of “Hip Hop Hooray” by Naughty by Nature on the semifinal.
Coming up: the first of “The Masked Singer” spoilers for the finale.
See: ‘The Masked Singer’ clues and guesses: Find out...
- 5/20/2020
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Jérémie Renier toplines the cast of this production being staged by Les Films du Worso and set to be sold by Pathé. On 14 October, Xavier Beauvois will be in Normandy to kick off the shoot for Un petit-fils, his eighth feature, following North (nominated for the César Award for Best First Feature Film in 1993), Don’t Forget You’re Going to Die (Jury Prize at Cannes in 1995), To Matthieu (in competition at Venice in 2000), The Young Lieutenant (Giornate degli Autori in 2005), Of Gods and Men (Grand Prize at Cannes in 2010 and César Award for Best Film in 2011), The Price of Fame (in competition at Venice in 2014) and The Guardians (unveiled at Toronto in 2017). Among the cast are Belgium’s Jérémie Renier (set to grace screens next year in Slalom and Justice), Marie Julie Maille (The Guardians), Victor Belmondo (Sweetheart,...
Reelz has quite a lot in store for this summer and fall. The network just announced their new and returning TV show for summer and fall 2019.
Returning shows include Autopsy: The Last Hours of..., The Price of Fame, and Cashed Out. New series include Truth and Lies: The Manson Family, The Real Story of..., and Joan Rivers: Behind Closed Doors.
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Returning shows include Autopsy: The Last Hours of..., The Price of Fame, and Cashed Out. New series include Truth and Lies: The Manson Family, The Real Story of..., and Joan Rivers: Behind Closed Doors.
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- 7/30/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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