In his review for New York Timescritic Vincent Canby wrote about Sidney Lumet Noon on Dog Day“If you can allow yourself to laugh at the desperation that has turned into serious madness, the film is funny, but mostly it is reported to be effective and clear, with a no-nonsense way of writing that avoids speculation.” … Read more
Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony-nominated actress whose poignant demeanor drew fans to her emotional performances in films such as. Inside, Chilly Winter Pictures and The world according to Garphe is dead. He was 79 years old. Hurt died Saturday at an assisted living facility in Jersey City, New Jersey, her husband, Oscar-nominated writer and director … Read more
The musical “Chicago” has a deadly track record of guessing who the next name on everyone’s lips will be. Whether it’s Melanie Griffith, Brooke Shields, Pamela Anderson, Christie Brinkley, Ariana Madix or Usher, producers Fran and Barry Weissler have long accepted hiring untested stars who have never been on Broadway, but have no connection to … Read more