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Fred Roos, Casting Director Turned Oscar-Winning Producer on ‘The Godfather Part II,’ Dies at 89
He partnered often with Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola and, as a casting director, influenced the careers of Jack Nicholson, Harrison Ford, James Caan and Kris Kristofferson.
- Movie News
- May 21, 2024 9:00 am
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Chris Koseluk
Bruce Kessler, Race Car Driver, Yacht Captain and Prolific TV Director, Dies at 88
After participating in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, he called the shots for ‘The Monkees,’ ‘It Takes a Thief,’ ‘Adam-12,’ ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘The Commish’ and many other shows.
- TV News
- Apr 7, 2024 4:02 pm
- By
Mike Barnes
Norman Jewison, Director of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck,’ Dies at 97
The Canadian filmmaker’s spectacular résumé also includes 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' 'Fiddler on the Roof,' 'The Cincinnati Kid' and seven Oscar nominations.
- Movie News
- Jan 22, 2024 12:29 pm
- By
Mike Barnes, Duane Byrge
How Michael Mann Changed The Visual Poetics of Cars on Film
The director talks about the way that cars shape characters and tell stories in his films, from James Caan's Cadillac in 'Thief' and Al Pacino's Infinity J30 in 'Heat' to the race cars in his latest movie 'Ferrari'
- Movie Features
- Jan 9, 2024 1:30 pm
- By
Jon Alain Guzik
‘Fast Charlie’ Review: Pierce Brosnan Works His Suave Magic in Phillip Noyce’s Darkly Comic Hit Man Thriller
The veteran actor plays an assassin dealing with some dangerous problems in a film co-starring Morena Baccarin and the late James Caan.
- Movie Reviews
- Dec 4, 2023 10:24 am
- By
Frank Scheck
Fred Gallo, Lauded Assistant Director Turned Paramount Production President, Dies at 78
A "singular force in the industry," he worked on such acclaimed films as 'Where's Poppa?,' 'The Godfather,' 'Rocky,' 'Annie Hall' and 'Body Heat' before joining the studio in 1993.
- Movie News
- Sep 20, 2023 8:00 am
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Mike Barnes
Alan Arkin, Virtuoso Comic Actor With a Serious Side, Dies at 89
The Second City alum won an Oscar late in the game for 'Little Miss Sunshine' and was memorable in 'The Russians Are Coming,' 'The In-Laws' and 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.'
- Movie News
- Jun 30, 2023 7:19 am
- By
Mike Barnes
Aaron Latham, Screenwriter, Journalist and Husband of CBS News’ Lesley Stahl, Dies at 78
The Texan wrote articles and scripts for 'Urban Cowboy' and 'Perfect' and the screenplay for the James Caan-starring 'The Program.'
- Movie News
- Jul 25, 2022 2:46 pm
- By
Mike Barnes, Chris Gardner
Paul Sorvino, Actor in ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘That Championship Season,’ Dies at 83
The Tony-nominated star played bad guys as well as cops, including Det. Phil Cerretta on 'Law & Order.'
- Movie News
- Jul 25, 2022 11:18 am
- By
Mike Barnes
Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino, Barbra Streisand and More Pay Tribute to James Caan: “An Incredible, Towering Actor”
Hollywood stars took to social media to remember and pay tribute to the legendary actor, who died Thursday at the age of 82.
- Movie News
- Jul 7, 2022 12:14 pm
- By
Abbey White, Lexy Perez
James Caan, Macho Leading Man of Hollywood, Dies at 82
He was memorable in the first two 'Godfather' films, 'Rollerball,' 'Brian's Song' and 'Misery' — and turned down a great many roles, too.
- Movie News
- Jul 7, 2022 10:35 am
- By
Chris Koseluk
‘The Godfather’ at 50: Cast Looks Back on Legendary Motion Picture and Shares New Insights on the Production
James Caan, Robert Duvall, Talia Shire and John Martino talk Marlon Brando, including his acting trick that screwed the rest of them up; bitterness over a cut scene; nailing a dangerous moment in one take; and a loathing for cannolis; among much more.
- Movie Features
- Mar 21, 2022 7:00 am
- By
Ryan Parker