Actor/Singer Isaac Hayes passed away today. Investigations into his death are still ongoing, relatives found him next to an active treadmill this afternoon. Hayes was known for movie roles in ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK and I’M GONNA GET YOU SUCKA. Newer audiences would know him more from his work as the voice of Chef on…
When You’re Gone
Actor and comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia. Besides starring in his own hit TV show, Mac will be remembered for roles in OCEAN’S ELEVEN, CHARLIE’S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE, and BAD SANTA. Mac was 50 years old.
Goodnight, Goodnight
George Carlin passed away today. He was one of the most influential comedians of all time, and made a film appearance or two such as in BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE, and DOGMA. He reportedly died of heart failure. He was 71
Just My Imagination
Stan Winston, one of Hollywood’s greatest special effects visionaries, passed away yesterday. Winston was the brains behind the amazing f/x seen in JURASSIC PARK, TERMINATOR 2, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, ALIENS, and BATMAN RETURNS. He was 62.
Legend
Actor and director Sydney Pollack passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. The Oscar winner for his direction of OUT OF AFRICA in 1986. He’d recently appeared on screen with roles in MADE OF HONOR and MICHAEL CLAYTON. He was 73 years old.
When You’re Gone (Charlton Heston 1924 – 2008)
This weekend Charlton Heston passed away. He was 84. Heston actually had a hand in my evolution as a film lover. When I was younger, my taste in movies often leaned itself to the serious side. While my friends were amusing themselves silly with NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET and HEATHERS, I was expanding my young…
Say Goodbye
Anthony Minghella passed away today after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He directed COLD MOUNTAIN, THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, TRULY MADLY DEEPLY, and won an Oscar for his direction of THE ENGLISH PATIENT. He was 54.