I’m truly devastated to hear the David Lynch, one of the few true visionaries of our age, has passed away. His death was not totally unexpected. He had recently opened up about his health difficulties. But it’s still hard to believe that David Lynch is no longer with us. He was 78 years old and he was one of the best. I’m sure we all have much more to write and share about him in the future. For now, I’m still coming to terms with the news.
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4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking.
Yesterday, it was announced that the veteran cinematographer Roger Pratt passed away in December. Known for his work with Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton, Pratt left behind a legacy of visually stunning films. It’s time for…
4 Shots From 4 Roger Pratt Films
Brazil (1985, dir by Terry Gilliam, DP: Roger Pratt)
Batman (1989, dir by Tim Burton, DP: Roger Pratt)
The Fisher King (1991, dir by Terry Gilliam, DP: Roger Pratt)
12 Monkeys (1995, dir by Terry Gilliam, DP: Roger Pratt)
Today, everyone was saddened to hear about the passing of actress Teri Garr. The veteran actress and dancer, who was best-known for her comedic performances but who also showed that she could handle drama, was 79 years old.
Since this is October, it seem fitting to share two scenes from 1974’s Young Frankenstein, featuring Teri Garr as Inga.
Rest in peace to one of our greatest actors, James Earl Jones.
It’s hard to pick just one scene when it comes to honoring James Earl Jones. I’m going to go with two and they both come from 1989’s Field of Dreams, a film that is a favorite for a lot of folks here at the Shattered Lens. I think they show the two sides of James Earl Jones. We all know the inspiring side of Jones and how his voice could make anything sound like the wisest words ever spoken. But Jones was just as good at comedy and just as good at playing people who, for lack of a better term, were just fed up with all the stupidity in the world.
In honor of James Earl Jones, here are two scenes from Field of Dreams.
Richard Roundtree has passed away. He was 81 years old and, for moviegoers in the past, present, and future, he will always be the epitome of cool, John Shaft.
Rest in peace, Richard Roundtree.
Burt Young has died. The actor was 83 years old.
Burt Young will, of course, always be remembered for playing the lovable drunk Paulie in the Rocky films. The later films in the franchise portrayed Paulie as being kind of a mooch and a loser and it’s easy to forget that, in the first film, Paulie was the one who supplied Rocky with a place to train and was really the first person to support Rocky in his mission to go the distance with the champ. Long before Mickey agreed to train him and Adrian agreed to live with him, Paulie believed in Rocky.
Young also appeared in several other classic films, including Chinatown and Once Upon A Time In America. Though it may not be considered a classic, he was absolutely terrifying as the abusive father in Amityville II: The Possession. Off-screen, Burt was a painter, a novelist, a playwright, and, by most accounts, a total gentleman.
Burt Young will be missed. Rest in Peace.
The Shattered Lens extends its condolences to the friends, family, and fans of football player-turned-actor Dick Butkus. Butkus starred in two shows that we recently featured on retro television reviews, Hang Time and Half Nelson. Whether he was coaching basketball in Indiana or helping Joe Pesci solve a case in Beverly Hills, he definitely had his own unique style and likably gruff screen presence. RIP.
Bob Barker, a pop cultural institution if there ever was one, passed away today. He was 99 years old. And while he will probably be best-remembered for his long run as the host of The Price Is Right, he will also always be remembered for beating up Adam Sandler in my favorite golf film, Happy Gilmore.
Barker himself reportedly turned down the cameo when it was first offered to him but accepted it after he was assured that he would be winning the fight.
Rest in peace to Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams. She passed away as the result of a stroke yesterday. She was 64 years old.
Here she is, as Wednesday, teaching Lurch how not to be a square.
4 Or More Shots From 4 Or More Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!
Ruggero Deodato, RIP
4 Shots From 4 Ruggeo Deodato Films
The House on the Edge of the Park (1980, dir by Ruggero Deodato)
Raiders of Atlantis (1983, dir by Ruggero Deodato)
Phantom of Death (1988, dir by Ruggero Deodato)
The Washing Machine (1993, dir by Ruggero Deodato)
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