Bill Duke’s first film as director was presented at the Semaine de la critique of the 1985 Cannes Film Fest.
Academic Scandals: Harvard Degree–Losing Prestige, Applications Down due to Rampant AntiSemitism, Bias against Asian Students
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A shocking 43% of white Harvard students, the court’s discovery revealed, are legacy admissions, children of faculty, relatives of donors, or recruited athlete.
Dark Knight, The: Origins of Most Famous Line, “You either die a hero…..” Plagued by a line, because I didn’t write it”
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The fact that it resonates with people beyond the film is gratifying. I was proud of that line.”
Officer and a Gentleman, An (1982): Making of Commercial, Old-Fashioned Hit, Starring Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Lois Gossett Jr. in Oscar Role
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The role of Paula was first offered to Sigourney Weaver, then to Anjelica Huston and later to Jennifer Jason Leigh, who dropped out to do the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High instead. Eventually, Debra Winger replaced Leigh for the role of Paula.
Oscar Actors: Gossett, Louis–Best Supporting Actor Winner, “An Officer and A Gentleman” (1982), Dies at 87
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Louis Gossett Jr., the tough guy with sensitive side who won Oscar for his portrayal of a steely sergeant in An Officer and a Gentleman and Emmy for his performance as a compassionate slave in the miniseries Roots, died Friday. He was 87.
