filmmusic 1,829 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Well, I assume most people don't know him because he was a Greek actor, but Spiros Focas died today at the age of 86. He had a kind of international career, with most notable roles in Rocco and his Brothers, The Jewel of the Nile, and Rambo III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,792 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 If the producers couldn't afford Omar Sharif, they hired this guy. Tallguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,200 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Mr. Hooper, Tallguy, Brando and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,398 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I didn't post the other day but Star Trek pilot director (among LOTS of other things) Robert Butler passed away. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/robert-butler-dead-batman-star-trek-hill-street-blues-1235644907/ I had no idea he created Remington Steele! I LOVED that show. The Empire Strikes Back is my favorite Star Wars poster of all time. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr. Hooper 1,792 Posted November 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2023 RIP Roger Kastel. Fun fact: Though the shark in the movie is a great white, Kastel used a mako shark at the American Museum of Natural History in New York as his model for the painting, which was created for the paperback edition of the novel. The mako's long, knife-like teeth certainly look more menacing. Here's one of Kastel's photos... Andy, Brando and Tallguy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando 1,864 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 21 minutes ago, Mr. Hooper said: RIP Roger Kastel. Fun fact: Though the shark in the movie is a great white, Kastel used a mako shark at the American Museum of Natural History in New York as his model for the painting, which was created for the paperback edition of the novel. The mako's long, knife-like teeth certainly look more menacing. Here's one of Kastel's photos... Thats a photo of an actual shark he took?? Awesome! Mr. Hooper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demodex 557 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Damn. Looks just like the poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I think it's the other way around Tallguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 R.I.P., Joss Ackland Omen II 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omen II 1,235 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 “Dip-lo-matic immunity!” It’s just been revoked. 😢 Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,792 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Omen II said: “Dip-lo-matic immunity!” I had to look him up, but yeah, most moviegoers on this side of the Atlantic will remember him as the "Diplomatic immunity!" guy in Lethal Weapon 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 4,138 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 On 15/11/2023 at 2:34 PM, Mr. Hooper said: RIP Roger Kastel. Fun fact: Though the shark in the movie is a great white, Kastel used a mako shark at the American Museum of Natural History in New York as his model for the painting, which was created for the paperback edition of the novel. The mako's long, knife-like teeth certainly look more menacing. Here's one of Kastel's photos... I love this photo. First time I saw it, a chill went down my spine to think that the monstrous image in that iconic poster actually lived for real. Brando and Mr. Hooper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 The Hunt For The Red October White Mischief R.I.P. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Don't forget the original TV SHADOWLANDS show, and his turn as Jerry Westerby, in TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,508 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 A face I've seen in many things, but could never remember the name of. Proper character actor. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 R.I.P, Shane MacGowan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Given his lifestyle, 65 was probably not bad going. Will sing along to Fairytale Of New York with added gusto this festive season. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 That's both singers of that particular song, gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 R.I.P., Denny Laine. JNHFan2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,718 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 15 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Denny Laine. ...is in my ears, and in my eyes. Demodex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demodex 557 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 52 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: R.I.P., Denny Laine. Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,718 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Among other things, Laine co-founded Wings w/McCartney (hence my Beatles reference). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNHFan2000 2,966 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 As well as The Moody Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 R.I.P. Norman Lear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 R.I.P., Ryan O' Neal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,792 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Sad to hear it. Him in Barry Lyndon was perfect casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,398 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 What's up, Doc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 R.I.P, Andre Braugher. Honestly, 61 is no age, at all Brando, Tallguy, Tom Guernsey and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiders of the SoundtrArk 2,433 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 RIP to a terrific actor. The best Police captain from Hollywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 R.I.P. indeed. Utterly brilliant as Captain Holt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Raiders of the SoundtrArk said: The best Police captain from Hollywood Daniel J. Travanti would like a word Raiders of the SoundtrArk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,398 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 I had no idea he was Thomas in Glory. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 He was also in HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 R.I.P, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Tallguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,508 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: R.I.P, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. What?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,792 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: R.I.P, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Sad to see it go. One of the few comedies that had me in stitches, which is funny cuz I never cared for 'Seinfeld', and found the characters just off-putting and obnoxious...but Larry David as "himself" was somehow endearing despite his obnoxiousness. And I loved how the show tackled difficult or controversial topics with humour that exposed the silly side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Thor said: What?!? https://www.jwfan.com/forums/index.php?/topic/29180-upcoming-television-shows-and-general-tv-chitchat/&do=findComment&comment=1999724 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,508 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Damn. Such a great show. I had somehow pictured this going on forever, or for as long as Larry David had it in him. Oh well, at least there's a final season to look forward to, as well as many rewatches of the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Hayao Miyazi can say he's retiring 4 times and then make another movie, I wouldn't put it past Larry to make another season. He's 6 years younger than Miyazaki, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSH 969 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 7 hours ago, Thor said: Damn. Such a great show. I had somehow pictured this going on forever, or for as long as Larry David had it in him. Oh well, at least there's a final season to look forward to, as well as many rewatches of the whole thing. Curb is one of the most rewatchable sitcoms in history. There’s so much to unpack again and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,508 Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 I know. I've seen through the whole run twice. But there's loads more replay value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schilkeman 964 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Eating a marshed mallow in honor of Capt Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,534 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 R.I.P, Jim Ladd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTN 2,030 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 “I wake up every morning at nine and grab for the morning paper. Then I look at the obituary page. If my name is not on it, I get up.” – Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hooper 1,792 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 RIP Kenpachiro Satsuma, the Godzilla suit actor in 1984's The Return of Godzilla and the Heisei-era films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 RIP Tom Wilkinson Goddamn I hate this Naïve Old Fart, Chen G., Raiders of the SoundtrArk and 3 others 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,338 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 In The Bedroom (Todd Field) is a must. R.I.P. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,200 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Wilkinson was in many films, of course, and many good ones - but he was also in one of my all-time (no pun intended) favourites: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallguy 3,398 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Ok, still sad. To be sure. But I thought it said Tom WILSON. That would have freaked me out. Also, RIP Tommy Smothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,353 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Just now, Tallguy said: Ok, still sad. To be sure. But I thought it said Tom WILSON. That would have freaked me out. Same Tallguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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