I read it in one sitting and it shattered me. The central premise—we are whom we love—was so evocative, so moving, I knew I had to translate the profound connection I had with those pages to film–director R.J. Cutler
Brooks, Mel: Spoofs and Pastiches (Blazzing Saddles, Young Frankenstein)
August 19, 2014 by
In Mel Brooks, you have the cornball vaudeville with inspired lunacy
Movie Stars: Bacall, Lauren–James Agee’s Poignant Review
August 13, 2014 by
Lauren Bacall has cinema personality to burn…James Agee
Death in Hollywood: Williams, Robin–Joins Long List of Comics Who Died of Drug Abuse
August 12, 2014 by
The list of comics who have succumbed to drug abuse is sadly and unfortunately long.
Williams, Robin: Death Sends Shock Waves in Hollywood
August 11, 2014 by
The shock of Robin Williams’ death spread far and wfast on Monday, a reflection of the actor’s long career in movies, television, stage and standup comedy. Tributes came in from friends and colleagues, studios and executives, the directors of his many features and even President Obama. Steven Spielberg called him “a pal” and expressed shock […]
