Posts tagged actors

LA Times: Actor James Arness Dies At 88

I don’t recall ever watching Arness’ TV claim to fame, Gunsmoke — even though it was on-air for 20 years — but Them! and The Thing from Another World are first-ballot enshrined in my 50s Horror/Sci-Fi Hall of Fame.

James Arness publicity photo from "Gunsmoke," and movie posters from "Them" and "The Thing from Another World"

Ivan Cobenk on Kevin Bacon: Extended Cut - Logitech

More of a good thing isn’t always as effective. Sure, the concept is clever as hell, but the originally aired cut reminds us how smart creative decisions and editing can transform clever into brilliant.

Although it doesn’t necessarily remind us what the commercial’s trying to sell.

LA Times: Elizabeth Taylor Dies At 79

Yeah, you got your Jolie, Johansson and Biels et al, and they’re hot and all. But for sheer, timeless Hollywood glamour…?

Damn.
Elizabeth Taylor in green gown, circa 1950s.
Damn.

Hollywood Reporter: Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep Team For 'August'

Tracy Letts’ Tony-winning August: Osage County followed the tradition of original Steppenwolf Theatre Company productions which exploded onto the world stage. Its post-Broadway national tour, with Estelle Parsons portraying the dysfunctional family’s matriarch, pounced on L.A. in ‘09, and didn’t disappoint.
Promotional poster for national touring company of Tracy Letts' Tony-winning drama "August: Osage County," featuring Estelle Parson as the dysfunctional family's matriarch.
Of course, film is a different beast entirely. But this bit of casting news bodes well.

LA Times: Kevin McCarthy Dies At 96 – Prolific Actor Best Known For 'Invasion Of The Body Snatchers'

Look, you fools, you’re in danger! Can’t you see?! They’re after you! They’re after all of us! Our wives, our children, everyone! THEY’RE HERE, ALREADY! YOU’RE NEXT! - Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

Rest in Pod, Dr. Bennell.

Forget about the curve ball, Ricky, give him the heater.

Cleveland Indians Coach Lou Brown, from Major League (1989)

Delivered to graveled perfection by character actor James Gammon (1940-2010). Oddly enough, it’s the one line from the film that’s stuck with me. Major League’s on a short-list of great baseball movies, which includes, in no particular order:

Actor James Whitmore Dies At 87


He was pinched in half by giant ants.
He was Harry Truman.
He pitched Miracle Grow.
He went to my high school.

Holy Headshot!


“A celebration of America’s undiscovered talent.”

A sample actor's headshot: Pete Traina
One of the many, many, many, many undiscovered.
(Image: Patrick Borelli and Douglas Gorenstein)

“Save The Biz” - Savethebiz.org

Hollywood professionals in front of and behind the camera want you to know (and see) who gets hurt by a threatened Screen Actors Guild strike.

December 2008’s Celebrity Rule Of Three R.I.P.