The entire Criterion Closet is now available as a website, where you can browse all 1,247 films by walking the shelves, thanks to redditor olievans.
https://t.co/O2b7MwzCZj
Breaking News: The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to pay $395 million to survivors of clergy sexual abuse, victims’ lawyers said. https://t.co/VbvCYYzkDZ
Andrea Bello, the mother of one-year-old Alana, died while protecting her daughter during Venezuela's devastating back-to-back earthquakes. In a heartbreaking tribute, Andrea's husband, Héctor "Kike" Bello, a professional Venezuelan soccer player, vowed to make sure their daughter grows up knowing that her mother "gave her life" to save her and "never abandoned her," even with her last breath.
Remembering Lana Turner, who passed this date 6/29/1995....
Also remembering her in one of the greatest character introduction - as Cora, the evil femme fatale in "The Postman Always Rings Twice"
Remembering Jayne Mansfield, who passed this date 6/29/1967.. Behind the glamorous bombshell beauty was a brain every bit as talented, as shown here in a bit of Vivaldi in 1957 on the Ed Sullivan show...
Remembering JAYNE MANSFIELD — who died in a tragic collision with an insecticide fog-spraying truck 59yrs ago today, aged just 34.
She had an IQ of 163, spoke 5 languages, and was a more than proficient Violinist.
Here she is interviewed by CBC in 1957.
Join us in wishing a very happy 100th birthday to the legendary actor, filmmaker and comedian @MelBrooks! 🎂🎈🎉 With a career spanning over 7 decades, he has earned many accolades, including EGOT status. With his many iconic roles, Mel has cemented his place in our hearts. 💛
June 28, 1975: Rod Serling dies.
“There is just one thing I would like on my headstone — a line that reads only, ‘He left friends’.” ♥️
He was only 50, but he left behind a body of work that in terms of quantity and quality dwarfs that of many writers who lived much longer.
Christopher Nolan says Hollywood studios should take more risks with their blockbusters, because audiences are desperately “looking for something new.”
“The biggest risk of all is to play it safe. That’s what, consistently in mainstream movies, doesn’t work. The audience is looking for something new.” https://t.co/Uu66RA9HQe
Three living legends. Three different careers. One incredible milestone 🙌
Born on June 28, 1926, Mel Brooks became one of comedy’s most influential voices, from writing for Your Show of Shows to creating The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Spaceballs. His fearless satire, sharp timing, and lifelong mission to make people laugh helped define modern comedy.
He now stands alongside two other icons who have also reached 100: Dick Van Dyke, whose charm, physical comedy, singing, and dancing made The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang timeless; and Sir David Attenborough, whose nature documentaries brought the beauty and urgency of the natural world to millions across the globe.
Reaching 100 is already extraordinary. Reaching 100 after giving the world this much laughter, wonder, and inspiration is something truly special.
Happy 100th birthday, Mel Brooks, and endless respect to Dick Van Dyke, Sir David Attenborough, and all the legends whose work will continue to live on for generations 👏