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Curt McGirt

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Whoa, Richard Stanley even had good words to say. 

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Ave Val. In pace requiescat, compadre. You were my friend too, once upon a time. I saw you at your finest as well as your worst. I saw the light in you as well as the darkness. I would not have cast you otherwise. I saw the potential for greatness in you. It came off you like steam. I saw it radiating about you like a veritable halo of potentiality the day our paths first crossed on the set of 'HEAT' (1995) and later at the Tokyo premiere of 'BATMAN FOREVER', that weird, tricky light that only true stars possess. It was all around you then. You walked the walk and seemed to breathe a different air from the rest of us, mere mortals who followed in your train. Perhaps we met at the very moment your star burned brightest, before the dark days on the island began its slow occultation. Perhaps like Icarus we flew too close to the light, compelled as we were to push it to the max and if we fell, we did so on our own terms and learned what needed learning. At least we parted on good terms. That hug meant something, even if it was too late to save the island. My only regret is we cannot turn back the blessed clock and get it right next time. In another life, perhaps. Until then, go in peace, brother. A candle burns for you this night in the French Pyrenees – RS x

 

(BP)

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Kilmer’s impression of Brando towards the end of Moreau is probably the highlight of the movie. That and the little goblin guy that Mike Myers based Mini Me on. 

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Curt McGirt

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On 4/2/2025 at 8:27 PM, (BP) said:

Kilmer’s impression of Brando towards the end of Moreau is probably the highlight of the movie. That and the little goblin guy that Mike Myers based Mini Me on. 

You probably have, but I have to ask, have you seen Stanley's documentary on the film? I hope so. I hope EVERYONE would watch that; it's crazy, in many ways 😄

(BP)

(BP)

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34 minutes ago, Curt McGirt said:

You probably have, but I have to ask, have you seen Stanley's documentary on the film? I hope so. I hope EVERYONE would watch that; it's crazy, in many ways 😄

I haven’t but I should. I’m aware of a lot of the set stories like Stanley spying on the production after he was fired and Brando trying to rewrite it so Moreau is part whale and has a blowhole. 

odessasteps

odessasteps

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RIP Jean marsh, age 90. 
 

perhaps best known for upstairs, downstairs.  Also 2 roles on dr who, inc,using Sara Kingdom. She was also married to Jon Pertwee for 5 years.

 

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Cobra Commander

Cobra Commander

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Ruth Buzzi passed away at 88, which might be a bit of a test of which generation you're from if you know her more for Rowan & Martin, Sesame Street, being Screech's Mom on Saved By The Bell or something else

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She was a handsome woman and funny AF. I've seen her in a few things, but it was her appearance with Dom Deluise in Lotsa Luck(where she was cheesin' like a MF) where I affirmed my opinion that she is both funny and sexy.

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RIPPA

RIPPA

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I was shocked Ruth Buzzi was still alive because I legit thought everyone from the Dean Martin Roast era had passed away

Like Rich Little is the only regular who I can think of who is still with us

RIPPA

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Director James Foley - probably best known for directing Glenngary Glen Ross - passed away earlier this week at the age of 71 (he had brain cancer)

Foley directed things like the 1996 version of Fear, At Close Range and, weirdly, the 2nd and 3rd movies in the 50 Shades trilogy

And for those of us older than dirt - he also directed a bunch of Madonna videos

Elsalvajeloco

Elsalvajeloco

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5 hours ago, RIPPA said:

Director James Foley - probably best known for directing Glenngary Glen Ross - passed away earlier this week at the age of 71 (he had brain cancer)

Foley directed things like the 1996 version of Fear, At Close Range and, weirdly, the 2nd and 3rd movies in the 50 Shades trilogy

And for those of us older than dirt - he also directed a bunch of Madonna videos

Yeah, when news came out he was directing one of those, my belief was they're just picking names out of a hat. Outside episodes of House of Cards, I don't remember him directing much stuff right between his most notable works and 50 Shades.

odessasteps

odessasteps

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55 minutes ago, driver said:

If the Madonna videos were during the time she was married to Sean Penn it makes sense.

Papa Don’t Preach, Dress You Up, live to tell, who’s that girl, true blue 

odessasteps

odessasteps

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12 minutes ago, driver said:

Definitely the same era. He didn't happen to direct "Shanghai Surprise" did he?

Jim Goddard, who directed A LOT of UK TV and I don’t think many movies, quickly looking at his IMDB.

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