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From Seinfeld to Shawshank, Rob Reiner changed Hollywood for ever – Movies – The Guardian
From Seinfeld to Shawshank, Rob Reiner changed Hollywood for ever Reiner’s own films reshaped modern comedy and drama with their intelligence, empathy and range. But through his company, Castle Rock, he paved the way for Seinfeld, Sorkin and many more… By Andrew Pulver, Mon 15 Dec 2025 08.29 EST As a film-maker, Rob Reiner championed…
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Nicolas Cage is all in: From his acting, to his home life, to his new Lamborghini | 60 Minutes – CBS News
By Sharyn Alfonsi, April 23, 2023 / 7:00 PM / CBS News 60 Minutes’ video interview above… It’s no secret big Hollywood studios like a sure bet, and there’s no shortage of predictable movies to prove it. Which is probably why Nicolas Cage left Los Angeles for Las Vegas a long time ago. At 59,…
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The Consummate Professional: Lance Reddick (1962-2023) | Tributes | Roger Ebert
By Brian Tallerico March 20, 2023 It’s clichéd to say this about someone after they’re gone, but a show or movie changed when Lance Reddick showed up. He brought a quiet intensity and refined gravity to everything he did. So when his face appeared on screen, everything was somehow instantly elevated. Think about when he…
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Laura Linney on Ozark, Love Actually, Philip Seymour Hoffman | Vulture
She lives for the stage and treasures her co-stars. Just don’t ask her about the ending of Ozark. By E. Alex Jung, June 22, 2022 When Laura Linney starred in a 2002 Broadway revival of The Crucible, her favorite part was Act Three, when her character, Elizabeth Proctor, doesn’t appear onstage. “I would be underneath…
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William Hurt Was a Weird, Sensitive, Complicated Guy in the ’80s | Esquire
On the brink of greatness with Curse of the Spider Woman, William Hurt struggled to get free of his web. By Jack Kroll, Mar 14, 2022 This article originally appeared in the October 1986 issue of Esquire. You can find every Esquire story ever published at Esquire Classic. “Look, I’m not a talented man,” says…
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National Film Registry: Remembering William Hurt (1950-2022) | Now See Hear!
By Stacie Seifrit-Griffin, March 14th, 2022 Yesterday we learned of the passing of William Hurt, and today, internet, cable and even broadcast news will be filled with stories of his award-winning career spanning over 50 years and over 100 credits. Hurt holds a respected place in cinema for being nominated for the best actor Oscar…
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Remembering Christopher Plummer – I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere
The world has lost another significant Sherlock Holmes actor. Christopher Plummer passed away today at the age of 91 after suffering a fall. Plummer was a versatile actor, at home on the stage, television, and film, and the variety of his roles underscored his versatility and talent. From his early career on stage and television,…
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Alan Rickman, Actor Known for ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Die Hard,’ Dies at 69 – The New York Times
Alan Rickman, the accomplished British stage actor who brought an erudite dignity to film roles like Hans Gruber, the nefarious mastermind of “Die Hard,” and Severus Snape, the dour master of potions in the “Harry Potter” series, died on Thursday in London. He was 69. Source: Alan Rickman, Actor Known for ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Die…
