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Gena Rowlands, Actress of Unparalleled Excellence, Dies at 94
She received Oscar noms for 'A Woman Under the Influence' and 'Gloria,' was wonderful in 'The Notebook' and changed the course of American independent film with her late husband, John Cassavetes.
- Movie News
- Aug 14, 2024 6:08 pm
- By
Mike Barnes
Barbara Rush, Classy Star of 1950s Melodramas, Dies at 97
The actress appeared in the films 'Magnificent Obsession,' 'Bigger Than Life' and 'The Young Philadelphians' and on TV's 'Peyton Place.'
- TV News
- Mar 31, 2024 9:27 pm
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Mike Barnes, Duane Byrge
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
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Mike Barnes, Duane Byrge
Judy Nugent, Young Actress on ‘The Ruggles’ and ‘Adventures of Superman,’ Dies at 83
She also appeared in 'Magnificent Obsession' and 'There's Always Tomorrow' for Douglas Sirk, and played Annette Funicello's friend on a farm in a 'Mickey Mouse Club' serial.
- TV News
- Oct 31, 2023 6:00 am
- By
Mike Barnes
Piper Laurie, Actress in ‘The Hustler,’ ‘Carrie’ and ‘Twin Peaks,’ Dies at 91
The three-time Oscar nominee and Emmy winner also starred in the original 'Days of Wine and Roses' and in 'Children of a Lesser God.'
- Movie News
- Oct 14, 2023 1:17 pm
- By
Mike Barnes
‘Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed’ Review: An Illuminating Account of a Beloved Hollywood Icon’s Dual Life
Stephen Kijak’s archive-rich doc for HBO and Max finds double-meanings in deftly chosen Hudson movie clips and repositions the star’s legacy as an unwitting AIDS activist.
- Movie Reviews
- Jun 15, 2023 4:03 pm
- By
David Rooney
Jim Brown, NFL Legend Turned Hollywood Action Hero, Dies at 87
Arguably the greatest football player ever, the Cleveland Browns great starred in 'The Dirty Dozen' and 'Ice Station Zebra' and shattered taboos in '100 Rifles.'
- Movie News
- May 19, 2023 12:37 pm
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Mike Barnes
Gina Lollobrigida, Legendary Italian Screen Siren, Dies at 95
The actress resisted Howard Hughes' advances and rose to prominence in such films as 'Beat the Devil,' 'Trapeze' and 'Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell.'
- Movie News
- Jan 16, 2023 4:42 am
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Maureen Lee Lenker
Freddie Ross Hancock, British Publicist, Dies at 92
Her clients included BAFTA, Sophia Loren, Julie Andrews, Benny Hill, Jim Dale and her late husband, Tony Hancock.
- Business News
- Nov 28, 2022 12:59 pm
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Mike Barnes
Ron Masak, Sheriff Mort Metzger on ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Dies at 86
He also starred opposite Vince Lombardi and The Monkees and, as 'The King of Commercials,' provided the voice for the animated stork in spots for Vlasic pickles.
- TV News
- Oct 20, 2022 7:56 pm
- By
Mike Barnes
Louise Fletcher, the Cruel Nurse Ratched in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ Dies at 88
The Alabama native won an Oscar for playing one of the big screen's most villainous characters. Her acceptance speech was quite memorable.
- Movie News
- Sep 23, 2022 6:24 pm
- By
Mike Barnes
TCM, Film Foundation Team on 4K Restoration of ‘Giant’
As part of their expanding relationship, the 1956 classic will be screened in all its renewed glory at the TCM Classic Film Festival, with Steven Spielberg and George Stevens Jr. on hand.
- Movie News
- Apr 15, 2022 7:00 am
- By
Mike Barnes