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Late film scholar David Bordwell, dead at 76, who revolutionized academic film studies, in one of his "Observations on Film Art" videos from the Criterion Channel.
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Several generations of film students began their studies with his "Film Art: An Introduction." And that was just the tiniest fraction of his impact.
attends AFI's 41st Life Achievement Award Tribute to Mel Brooks at Dolby Theatre on June 6, 2013 in Hollywood, California. 23647_006_JK_0002.JPG
Lewis starred in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," dating back to its start in 2000. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's several years ago.
SLAVE OF DREAMS, director Robert M. Young, 1995, (c)Showtime Networks/courtesy Everett Collection
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His films, ranging from indie to studio, docs and narrative, include two on the Library of Congress registry.
Carl Weathers, dead at 76. A picture of him speaking onstage during The Mandalorian FYC Event at DGA Theater Complex in Hollywood, California on June 11, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
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A part of the '70s and '80s musclemen who took over Hollywood, Weathers was unique among them for his sense of humor and self-awareness.
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22:  Filmmaker Norman Jewison speaks during a book signing for his new book "This Terrible Business Has Been Good To Me" hosted by Independent Film Week September 22, 2005 in New York City.  (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Norman Jewison
Obituary
The Canadian director found fame in Hollywood with "In the Heat of the Night," "Fiddler on the Roof," "Moonstruck," and many more.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 18:  Actor Mickey Cottrell attends the premiere of "I Do" for the 2012 Outfest at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre on July 18, 2012 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
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Cottrell was also a producer and an actor with roles in films by Gus Van Sant and John Cameron Mitchell.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27:  Tom Wilkinson attends the European premiere of "Selma" at The Curzon Mayfair on January 27, 2015 in London, England.  (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
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Wilkinson's storied career also included roles in "Shakespeare in Love," "The Full Monty," and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel."
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 07: Actor Lee Sun Kyun attends the red carpet of the "Killing Romance" Midwest Premiere at AMC New City 14 on October 07, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images)
Obituary
Lee Sun-kyun, best known internationally for his work on the 2019 film, is dead at 48.
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07:  (EDITORS NOTE: Image was shot in black and white. Color version not available) Filmmaker/author Cari Beauchamp speaks onstage during the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 26657_003  (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TCM)
Thompson on Hollywood
The historian wrote seminal biographies of Frances Marion and Anita Loos, among others.
THE DRIVER, Ryan O'Neal, 1978. TM and copyright © 20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved. /Courtesy Everett Collection
Tribute
The "Barry Lyndon" and "What's Up Doc?" star worked with some of the greatest directors of the '70s.
Michele Civetta and Kevin Turen
Tribute
Turen, a producer of the "X" film series as well as "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," "Euphoria," and "The Idol," died suddenly November 12 at age 44 while driving.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 31: Doug Jones, Creative Director of Overlook Film Festival, speaks at the CLOCK premiere during the 2023 Overlook Film Festival at Prytania Theatres on March 31, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for 20th Digital Studio)
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Jones was a major figure in Los Angeles' programming scene for more than 20 years, including long-term involvement with the L.A. Film Festival.
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