Tom 4,640 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 26 minutes ago, Sweeping Strings said: I was properly saddened by this, despite his long life ... he was part of my childhood thanks to Jackanory and The Wombles, and I loved his turn as an extremely fussy guest in an episode of Fawlty Towers. And he was, of course, absolutely brilliant as Wilf in Doctor Who. R.I.P. Bernard ... a true national treasure. I always feel that the peas are an integral part of the overall flavor Sweeping Strings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positivatee 327 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 You used to be able to say this photo captures all the remaining Star Trek cast still alive. But no longer. Rest in peace, Nichelle Nichols, "Uhura," 89. bruce marshall, Holko and Andy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,944 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Very sad to hear. A legend and trailblazer in Hollywood. Rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,689 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Second start to the right Nichelle...and straight on 'til morning. Hailing frequencies closed. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 This isn’t reality, this is fantasy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,504 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Hello, boys. I've always wanted to play to a captive audience. R.I.P., Ms Nichols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 RIP NN DId she do much acting after ST? I can't recall any non- TREK roles off hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fancyarcher 350 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 19 minutes ago, bruce marshall said: RIP NN DId she do much acting after ST? I can't recall any non- TREK roles off hand. She did a lot of voice acting, and was in the Disney movie Snow Dogs, which I saw a lot as a kid. Also I recall her guest stint on Heroes. RIP and respect! bruce marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy 4,088 Posted August 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2022 If you want to see Nichelle Nichols play against type, check out Truck Turner, where she plays a Madame with the tongue of a viper. She's phenomenal in it. I am deeply saddened, yet relieved as her final years were said to be not quite so glorious with here conservatorship bordering on elder abuse. May she rest in power, deservedly so. I will be watching the documentary on her life on Paramount + I had the pleasure of meeting her a few years ago. I was dressed in my Batman 66 costume at a Convention, and I guess it amused her because she requested a picture of me with her. And yes, she was as kind and sweet as you would expect. I think for me, one of the most amazing things about her life is that post Star Trek, she worked for NASA literally scouting out and recruiting female and minority astronauts. That's pretty profound, and on top of her legendary decision to remain an icon on TV for black people at the urging of MLK... she is more than just an icon. She was and will continue to be, arguably the most influential of all the Star Trek actors. Bespin, LSH, Positivatee and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,175 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I don't think I've ever seen Nichelle Nichols in anything other than Trek, and because I've only seen bits and pieces of TOS, mostly in the films, where they've never given her character much space (no pun intended). But judging from all the comments in the extras of the various Trek releases, the tributes on the internet, the MLK anecdote, and everything else, it seems impossible to overstate her influence and her importance as a role model. RIP. Andy and LSH 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positivatee 327 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 She was a role model for those who were used to seeing black women on TV as maids and servants, not equals to their male crewmates. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/whoopi-goldberg-nichelle-nichols-tribute-the-view-1235190148/ Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,088 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 There was one episode she voiced of the Animated Series where all the males went bonkers and Uhura got to take the Captain’s Seat and command the Enterprise. It’s too bad they never did that live action. But no matter, she earned every bit of regard and respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartMelissaBenoist 34 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 It's been a tough few weeks. Bernard Cribbins, David Warner, now Nichelle Nichols. Their "legend" status is cemented now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,504 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Apparently, the actor who voiced Ursula, in THE LITTLE MERMAID, has died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,379 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Poor unfortunate soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,647 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,175 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Lovely tribute to David Warner by Patrick Stewart: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/aug/01/patrick-stewart-i-was-dazzled-by-david-warners-hamlet-to-join-the-company-felt-like-a-fantasy Tallguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Nichelle Nichols was a true pioneer of American Television. Farewell good lady. 🖖 crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,379 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Marian Schedenig said: Lovely tribute to David Warner by Patrick Stewart: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/aug/01/patrick-stewart-i-was-dazzled-by-david-warners-hamlet-to-join-the-company-felt-like-a-fantasy I was just coming to post this. Lovely. I've read several remarks over the years about his Hamlet. I wish we could see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Aw man, RIP David McCullough, the best popular American historian of the last 50 years. I've read every single one of his books, they're all awesome, especially the classic biography of John Adams of course. He also had one of those classic "trustworthy" American voices, perfect for the documentaries and audiobooks he narrated. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/08/books/david-mccullough-dead.html Nick1Ø66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,647 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 RIP to Olivia Newton-John. End-of-movie Sandy was one of my first childhood crushes Tallguy, Raiders of the SoundtrArk and Nick1Ø66 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positivatee 327 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Damnnnnnnnn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,504 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 From wholesome girl nextdoor, to biker chick, to raunchy workout prick teaser, and beyond, ONJ, like all the best pop artists, had a knack for re-inventing herself. R.I.P., Ms. Newton John. Is it me, or is this year shaping up to be 2016 Pt. II? Nick1Ø66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,689 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 2 hours ago, mstrox said: RIP to Olivia Newton-John. End-of-movie Sandy was one of my first childhood crushes She was hot as both "nice" and "bad" Sandy. 5 hours ago, Stu said: Aw man, RIP David McCullough, the best popular American historian of the last 50 years. I've read every single one of his books, they're all awesome, especially the classic biography of John Adams of course. He also had one of those classic "trustworthy" American voices, perfect for the documentaries and audiobooks he narrated. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/08/books/david-mccullough-dead.html Well f*ck. He was fantastic. I just finished Americans in Paris. Also read John Adams, 1776, Pioneers, Truman & Mornings on Horseback. Along with Edmund Morris's Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, John Adams is probably the best Presidential bio I've ever read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Anne Heche (53) Raiders of the SoundtrArk and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,504 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 With injuries like that, it was no surprise that her family said she was "not expected to survive". R.I.P., Ms Heche. Also, it's farewell, this week, Raymond Briggs, and Brad "Always" Johnson (died in March, but death announced only this month). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,480 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Oh that's an horrible way to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Anne Heche in Donnie Brasco ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,944 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Wolfgang Petersen had died. eitam, Raiders of the SoundtrArk and GerateWohl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demodex 557 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Who's that? Holko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,310 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Petersen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demodex 557 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chen G. 3,944 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 58 minutes ago, Demodex said: Who's that? Director of Das Boot, The NeverEnding Story and Troy, among other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 The Never Ending Story. Worst movie ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,647 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I also did not care for The NeverEnding Story - although it was better than the sequel! I liked Air Force One at the time though - RIP Wolfgang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I have this weird thing where for no reason at all I've always had trouble keeping straight the filmographies of Wolfgang Petersen and Peter Weir. I'm always like "Did Weir direct Air Force One?" or "Did Peterson direct Master and Commander?" No idea why. Either way, Petersen directed some of the most fun popcorn flicks of the 80s and 90s. RIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,504 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I'm kinda the opposite. I loved THE NEVERENDING STORY, but I thought that AIR FORCE ONE was right wing hooey. Still...R.I.P., Herr Peterson. Geez, 2022 really is turning into 2016 pt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positivatee 327 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I love The Neverending Story. Air Force One is jjngoistic crap. It and its score are tainted. Rest in peace, Herr Petersen. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,272 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Stu said: I have this weird thing where for no reason at all I've always had trouble keeping straight the filmographies of Wolfgang Petersen and Peter Weir. I'm always like "Did Weir direct Air Force One?" or "Did Peterson direct Master and Commander?" No idea why. I get this but with me it was always Petersen and Roland Emmerich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eitam 364 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I always thought Troy was a lot better than its reputation would suggest. Das Boot has been on my to-watch list forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,175 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 14 minutes ago, mrbellamy said: I get this but with me it was always Petersen and Roland Emmerich That's me! I couldn't stand Air Force One (and it being directed by a German takes second place in the irony ratings just after Randy Newman being asked to score it). Neverending Journey was too long ago to remember it (my main memory/point of annoyance was that it ends after the first half of the book, which is very much incomplete in scope of what the book is trying to say afair). I did rewatch Das Boot a while ago, and while it's never really done much for me, I appreciate that it was quite an accomplishment at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I love right wing hooey when it’s fun. AF1 is fun! Tallguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,088 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Enemy Mine... that was a cool movie he directed. Naïve Old Fart and Tallguy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NL197 368 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Marian Schedenig said: I couldn't stand Air Force One (and it being directed by a German takes second place in the irony ratings just after Randy Newman being asked to score it). Independence Day was directed by a German who co-wrote it with a Filipino-American. German cinematographer, German VFX supervisor, English composer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew 590 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Petersen should be remembered for replacing Gabriel Yared behind his back and rejecting one of the greatest scores of the 2000s. Not much of a worse honor than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,379 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 3 hours ago, JoeinAR said: The Never Ending Story. Worst movie ever Not even in the running. He was certainly a director where you would be very aware and maybe a fan of at least one of his films. And surprised and possibly appalled at at least one of his others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew 590 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Air Force One is a great flick. It's the kind of action movie that doesn't get made anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positivatee 327 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I love The Neverending Story. It was this little cis boy's first introduction to boobies on the big screen. Even though I first saw it on VHS. Who wouldn't want to latch onto the Southern Oracle and suck it all day? I guess you could say it became my scientific specialty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 7 hours ago, eitam said: Das Boot has been on my to-watch list forever. His best but you need to watch the original uncut version. Raiders of the SoundtrArk and Tallguy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,341 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, AC1 said: His best but you need to watch the original uncut version. But you don't mean that veeery long three part TV cut he created? Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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