RIP Sam Neill (1947-2026)
I Just heard the news of Sam Neill's passing. He was an exceptionally gifted & versatile actor who starred in many great movies. His acting in "Possession" (1981) alongside Isabelle Adjani will always remain one of the greatest horror performances of all time. I can't think of any other actor who could have pulled off this mad movie convincingly; especially with Żuławski at the helm. "Possession" was also his personal favourite among his works.
Built around a hypnotic bassline and an atmosphere that became central to The Cure's identity, "A Forest" was the song that helped establish the band's darker musical direction. Their appearance at Belgium's Rock Werchter Festival in July 1981 came during the Faith era, with the group emerging as one of the most distinctive acts of the post punk generation.