obituaries
Rest in Peace, TheBrad
Brad Graham was an inspiration to me, as I’m sure he was to many bloggers who’ve been around for the long haul. He’s been on my bookmarks list forever, even though he hasn’t written regularly on his blog in a few years (I know the feeling). It’s a real shock to learn of Brad’s death [...]
Heath Ledger, RIP
I grabbed this image off the web a week or two ago to write a post about this year’s upcoming Batman movie — The Dark Knight. Watching the movie will be bittersweet, however, as actor Heath Ledger — who played the role of The Joker in this upcoming film — was found dead this afternoon [...]
Ethel's cactus flower
The new banner image is also posted in the gallery (linked on the thumbnail) — it’s a cactus flower from the backyard at Marlin’s family home. It bloomed the day before his mom’s funeral last month. Marlin said the flowers are notoriously short-lived and sometimes only last a few hours, so I snapped some photos [...]
"Most of them shouldn't even be directing traffic"
I love this quote from actor Jack Palance, who died today at the age of 87. Apparently he didn’t think much of most of the directors he worked with, and he certainly didn’t take his craft too seriously: “Most of the stuff I do is garbage” he once told a reporter. I’m still not sure [...]
sad news
For those of my college friends and family who have not heard, Nick’s (step)father Steve passed away Friday. Obituary at Philadelphia Inquirer. He delivered over 10,000 babies during his career. I will miss his film insights and tales of star sightings at Sundance.
they go in threes
Yes, Max, the old axiom of celebrity deaths happening in threes rings true yet again.
Legendary director and screenwriter Billy Wilder died last night at the ripe old age of 95. His movies include four of my all-time favorites: Double Indemnity, Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, and The Apartment (all four of which were included [...]
always leave them laughing
Legend has it that Milton has had a long-standing bet that his phallus was bigger than anyone else’s. Numerous times, he would venture down to the locker room at the Friar’s Club with a challenger, always returning with all the money. When asked, “Jeez, how big IS it Milton?” He is said to have replied, [...]
in memory of Cosmo
My heart goes out this morning to my dear friends Michael (aka Slick) and Judy, who suddenly and unexpectedly lost their dog Cosmo early this morning. Cosmo was a beautiful Keeshond, a very cool dog, and very fortunate to have such kind and loving parents. Godspeed, Cosmo … and you’ll find a wonderful buddy named [...]
