TikiSoo wrote: ↑July 12th, 2024, 6:22 am
Wow- I had heard this yesterday & was so saddened. I loved Shelly Duvall’s work and thought she was an outstanding personality. Everyone mentions THE SHINING, but not one news report mentioned her FAERIE TALE THEATER which in my mind was her middle finger to years of Hollywood’s mistreatment-her strongest moment.
I went on a Shelly deep dive a couple of years ago seeing all her movies. I cannot name or even locate one I particularly loved where she played a nurse in a senior home. She was sweet & kind but wasn’t treated well by her peers. Of note was she drove a brightly colored beat up jalopy, possibly a Pacer (anyone recognise that description?)
I thought it was one of the best roles I had seen her in but honestly, she did well in EVERY role, no matter how diverse. She certainly did not deserve the bad press she received through the years.
2 Pics from her modeling career:
That was 3 Women! Loved the film and her in it. Another Altman film (that didn't do well).
She did win the Actress prize at Cannes for Three Women, so that was at least something. I really liked her a lot. Thieves Like Us (a remake of They Live by Night) is another great showcase for her. And I grew up watching the videotapes of Faerie Tale Theatre
Hibi wrote: ↑July 12th, 2024, 10:11 am
TCM seems to have no love for Robert Altman. I keep waiting for some salute/retrospective on his films and it never happens (unlike other directors)
Admittedly, the only films he ever did that are outright owned by WB/Turner are Countdown, Brewster McCloud McCabe and Mrs. Miller, The Player, Short Cuts, Kansas City, and A Prairie Home Companion. I'm not sure that the last three ever aired on the channel.
I have managed though to track down and watch 29 of the 35 films he did though
Hibi wrote: ↑July 12th, 2024, 10:11 am
TCM seems to have no love for Robert Altman.
I was always disappointed with his films, seeing them close to when they came out.
Seeing them in retrospect, I tend to really like them a lot. Obviously, I better understand his view as an adult and appreciate his filmmaking skills.
Shannen Doherty, TV teen queen of the early 90s, passed away at the age of 53. Given that her battle with cancer was very public and also given that the press reported weeks ago that she was beginning to give away her belongings, it is sad news but not unexpected....
Two more people also passed away the last few days: Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth Westheimer, but since they aren't really movie or TV people, I didn't know what to do with them.
CinemaInternational wrote: ↑July 14th, 2024, 8:08 amTwo more people also passed away the last few days: Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth Westheimer, but since they aren't really movie or TV people, I didn't know what to do with them.
Well each had a popular (or at least well known at the time) TV series and appeared, usually as him/herself, in at least one movie, so their inclusion seems proper for this thread to me.
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Sheesh. I hadn't heard of any of these. Nonstop political coverage. Sad about Shannon but not unexpected. I'll have to look up the other two. Had Simmons been unwell?
Hibi wrote: ↑July 12th, 2024, 10:11 am
TCM seems to have no love for Robert Altman. I keep waiting for some salute/retrospective on his films and it never happens (unlike other directors)
Admittedly, the only films he ever did that are outright owned by WB/Turner are Countdown, Brewster McCloud McCabe and Mrs. Miller, The Player, Short Cuts, Kansas City, and A Prairie Home Companion. I'm not sure that the last three ever aired on the channel.
I have managed though to track down and watch 29 of the 35 films he did though
I think Nashville, The Player and Brewster McCloud and maybe Mccabe) are the only ones they've ever shown and very rarely (except The Player) Oh,Gosford Park (during Oscar month a few times) I've never seen his first film, That Cold Day in the Park. WIsh it would get an airing. (Sandy Dennis was in it)
Hibi wrote: ↑July 15th, 2024, 8:27 am
Sheesh. I hadn't heard of any of these. Nonstop political coverage. Sad about Shannon but not unexpected. I'll have to look up the other two. Had Simmons been unwell?
Richard Simmons died from a fall, so, while there had been talk of his being in ill health in recent years, what really did kill him was very sudden.
So sad to hear Simmons had died. 76? Wow-he sure didn’t look it.
I loved his exuberance and his outlook on life, he inspired so many.
I also like that he pushed the boundries of acceptance... while many preferred for gays to remain closeted, he wanted no part of it- he was all out there with his clothing, hair & expressive nature which was so honest and brave.
I saw this on CBS Sunday Morning and was moved by his words, his encouragement. He’s 100% right that everyone needs to find that activity they can live with to help them live healthier, better lives.
CinemaInternational wrote: ↑July 15th, 2024, 9:02 am
Richard Simmons died from a fall, so, while there had been talk of his being in ill health in recent years, what really did kill him was very sudden.
Being a fat kid and years of malnutrition/dieting will take a toll on your overall mental & physical health.
CinemaInternational wrote: ↑July 15th, 2024, 9:02 am
Richard Simmons died from a fall, so, while there had been talk of his being in ill health in recent years, what really did kill him was very sudden.
Being a fat kid and years of malnutrition/dieting will take a toll on your overall mental & physical health.
As a former fat kid, I can attest to that. And being a gay fat kid adds yet another layer.
