The New York Times – Film:
A landmark of New Wave cinema, “The 400 Blows” brought her enduring global attention. She later appeared in “La Cage Aux Folles” and “Amélie.”
Author: Clyde Haberman
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Rex Reed, Film Critic Known for Acerbic Reviews, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Film:
He fawned over Old Hollywood stars and sparred with Frank Sinatra. Nora Ephron marveled at his ability to get his subjects to say the things they did.
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Chuck Norris, Black-Belt Action Movie Star, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Film:
He channeled his martial arts skills into heroic roles onscreen in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “The Delta Force,” the “Missing in Action” series and more.
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Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Film:
The Oscar winner was known for his ability to disappear into roles, playing a wide range of characters in films such as “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather,” and in the television series “Lonesome Dove.”
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Eleanor Coppola, Who Chronicled Her Family’s Filmmaking, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Film:
She made documentaries of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” and her daughter Sofia Coppola’s “The Virgin Suicides” and recalled their lives in books.
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James Caan, Actor Who Won Fame in ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 82
The New York Times – Film:
A Bronx native, he starred in countless movies and TV shows, but was most closely identified with the volatile character Sonny Corleone.