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  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou, but I now hear a new dog barkin'
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    I also own - and have owned for over fifty years - the original "Killing Me Softly" album (on vinyl, and later on CD). At least in Europe, the 12" vinyl had a strange cover that you could fold out along the silhouette of the piano.

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    I also bought her first album "First Take" much later, the latter containing her other major hit, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". Which was written in 1957 by British socialist songwriter Ewan MacColl for his former lover (and yet later wife), Peggy Seeger (Pete's half-sister). Roberta's version is simply super-beautiful, and her later songs really just complemented this impression.

    It should also be mentioned, while Roberta really embodied "Killing Me Softly", that it was alleged written by Norman Gimbel and Charles Fox for a singer named Lori Lieberman, after she told them about her feelings during a performance by Don McLean. This was refuted later by Fox, but Gimbel once confirmed it and McLean actually stated that he was proud to have been the inducement for the song, one of the greatest ever in Roberta's version.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
    edited February 27 Posts: 24,508
    I just learned about the passing of Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog. Another sad day for cinema culture. RIP.

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  • GerardGerard
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    Damn ! And that's not all Michelle Trachtenberg has also passed away, aged 39.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    I just learned about the passing of Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog. Another sad day for cinema culture. RIP.

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    A sad day for cinema indeed, may they rest in peace.

    Hackman is a true legend, he will live on forever through his many, many, great performances in film.

    Gerard wrote: »
    Damn ! And that's not all Michelle Trachtenberg has also passed away, aged 39.

    Always a tragedy when someone so young passes away. RIP.
  • patbpatb
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    I'm very glad we took the opportunity a few years ago to discuss how truely great Gene Hackman was, just one great performance after another.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    DarthDimi wrote: »
    I just learned about the passing of Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog. Another sad day for cinema culture. RIP.

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    Oh no!
  • BennyBenny Shaken not stirredAdministrator, Moderator
    Posts: 15,301
    This news has truly saddened me. Of course we all know that it will happen, and he lived to a very decent age. But it’s still a shock. By appearing on the silver screen they remain almost immortal.

    Easily one of the greatest actors of all time for my money. He brought so much to even the smallest role. You believed Gene Hackman was the character he was playing, and he made it look effortless. A sad day for film.

    RIP Gene Hackman, a true legend of cinema.

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  • fjdinardofjdinardo
    edited February 27 Posts: 2,087
    RIP Gene Hackman. What an amazing actor. 95 years old. His wife and Dog also passed away too. What a very sad situation. Condolences to his friends and family.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Posts: 4,570
    https://nos.nl/artikel/2557485-acteur-gene-hackman-95-en-vrouw-63-thuis-dood-aangetroffen

    The last movie he playing in was in 2004.

    RIP

    The Firm (1993)
    Get Shorty (1995)
    Enemy of the State (1998)
    Under Suspicion (2000)
    The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
    Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
  • patbpatb
    Posts: 4,676
    Some how, it hits harder when, as a movie fan, you have gown up watching great performace after great perfomance. From a 12th birthday treat to see A Bridge Too Far at the ABC cinema to the classic VHS era like BAT21 or The Package
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited February 27 Posts: 4,570
    Roberto Orci (51), Producer-writer. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0649460/

    https://tvline.com/news/roberto-orci-dead-fringe-sleepy-hollow-hawaii-five-0-cause-of-death-obituary-1235413522/

    Now You See Me 2 (2016)
    Sleepy Hollow (2013)
    Ender's Game (2013)
    Now You See Me (2013)
    Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Eagle Eye (2008)

    Sleepy Hollow (2013)
    Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
    Transformers (2007)
    Mission Impossible 3 (2006)
    Legend Of Zorro (2006)
    The Island (2005)

    Others;
    The Mummy (2017)
    Alias (2001)
    Xena: Warrior Princess (1999)
    Gerard wrote: »
    Damn ! And that's not all Michelle Trachtenberg has also passed away, aged 39.

    One source: https://nos.nl/artikel/2557434-buffy-en-gossip-girl-actrice-michelle-trachtenberg-39-overleden

    It is possible i have seen a view episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on tv and she was seen in 2 episodes of Sleepy Hollow (2013) produced by Roberto Orci that i have on dvd.
  • FeyadorFeyador Montreal, Canada
    edited February 27 Posts: 736
    Especially loved him as the brooding, bummed-out P.I. Harry Moseby in the neo-noir Night Moves [1975] ...

  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited February 27 Posts: 4,570
    Helena Vandersteen first Daughter of Suske en Wiske first creater Willy Vandersteen (1913-1990) died on 22 February on age of 86. She was 5-6 years old when her father starts with Belgium (In Flemish/Dutch) comic book chacters in 1945 who celebrate there 80 years this year. She stands model for Wiske. Wiske and Aunt Sidonia are oldest chacters of series, Vandersteen created Suske after he first created Wiske brother Rikki who look to much on Kuifje (tin tin).

    Outside of Belgium & The Netherlands the series is minimal also known in France, UK, Spain and Denmark.

    https://www.deperfectepodcast.nl/suske-en-wiske-nieuws/helena-vandersteen-overleden/

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  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    RIP Gene Hackman. Incredible actor, consistently brilliant leading man and king of 1970s thrillers, and the best on-screen Lex Luthor ever for my money. He leaves behind an extraordinary acting legacy.
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
    Posts: 2,389
    Gutted by the passing of Gene Hackman. A true American icon.
  • ProfJoeButcherProfJoeButcher Bless your heart
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    Benny wrote: »
    Easily one of the greatest actors of all time for my money. He brought so much to even the smallest role. You believed Gene Hackman was the character he was playing, and he made it look effortless. A sad day for film.

    Exactly this. Even with great actors, sometimes you can see the work a little bit, but with Gene, he was just the character, every time. Even in the occasional dud film (The Domino Principle being my favorite example), he always turned in a good performance. My favorite actor of all time.

  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Gene was genuinely one of the best actors to ever do it, so dynamic and committed in every role I've seen him in. It's sad because I've thought about him randomly over the last few years, knowing he was happily retired and really getting up there in age, but I knew this day would eventually come. RIP to a real legend.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
    edited February 27 Posts: 7,806
    Oh no! One of my all-time favourite actors
    R.I.P. Gene Hack.an
    Pure coincidence, I have preordered the new remastered bluray of 'Niight Moves'
    'The French Connection' and it's sequel, I think I've watched them more thanany other thriller! So many great performances in countless movies. A sad day indeed!
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Damn. Really sad to hear about Gene Hackman. :(
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited February 27 Posts: 14,075
    Damn, another fine actor gone.

    The French Connection
    Narrow Margin
    Night Moves
    Bat*21
    Crimson Tide
    The Conversation

    And so, so many others, RIP



    Also, it's not been reported widely, but RIP to Peter Jason. I was only recently rewatching the 90's Mike Hammer series.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
    Posts: 16,365
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    Damn, another fine actor gone.

    The French Connection
    Narrow Margin
    Night Moves
    Bat*21
    Crimson Tide
    The Conversation

    And so, so many others, RIP



    Also, it's not been reported widely, but RIP to Peter Jason. I was only recently rewatching the 90's Mike Hammer series.

    I've been watching those Mike Hammer episodes in honor of Peter Jason. RIP.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited February 27 Posts: 25,623
    Just found out about Hackman and his wife, like many Gene is one of my favourite actors a powerhouse in cinema. Genuinely gutted, I am off work for a week tomorrow I will be watching a few of his films for sure, Superman, Unforgiven and French Connection to start with.

    R. I. P. One of the greatest.
    Little Bill meets William Munny

    Masterpiece.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,600
    The Conversation is my personal favorite of his work, but some other big ones for me are Superman I+II, Night Moves, The French Connection, and Hoosiers. I think I’ll watch Bonnie and Clyde today for the very first time (I know, crazy I haven’t seen it yet!) in his honor.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Bonnie and Clyde is a great movie that was a pre curser to a grittier decade to follow, ground breaking film that helped define a new era.

    Looking through my movies I have The Quick and the Dead on Bluray which is a lot of fun, brilliant cast.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    FoxRox wrote: »
    The Conversation is my personal favorite of his work, but some other big ones for me are Superman I+II, Night Moves, The French Connection, and Hoosiers. I think I’ll watch Bonnie and Clyde today for the very first time (I know, crazy I haven’t seen it yet!) in his honor.

    Oh, you are in for a treat! 'Bonnie an Clyde' is a stone cold classic, and Hackman is superb in it
    ( mind you , he is superb in everything!!)
    I hope to watch 'The French Connection ' for the umpteenth time!
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    Posts: 14,075
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    MajorDSmythe wrote: »
    Damn, another fine actor gone.

    The French Connection
    Narrow Margin
    Night Moves
    Bat*21
    Crimson Tide
    The Conversation

    And so, so many others, RIP



    Also, it's not been reported widely, but RIP to Peter Jason. I was only recently rewatching the 90's Mike Hammer series.

    I've been watching those Mike Hammer episodes in honor of Peter Jason. RIP.

    It's not as good as the 80's Hammer stuff, but Keach is Hammer, so i'm a happy camper.
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
    Posts: 2,389
    FoxRox wrote: »
    The Conversation is my personal favorite of his work, but some other big ones for me are Superman I+II, Night Moves, The French Connection, and Hoosiers. I think I’ll watch Bonnie and Clyde today for the very first time (I know, crazy I haven’t seen it yet!) in his honor.

    Bonnie and Clyde is a masterpiece. One of my favorite 60’s films.
  • mattjoesmattjoes
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    About two weeks after my father passed away, having dealt with all the immediate consequences of that event, I was sitting at home, feeling depressed, when I suddenly recovered the urge to watch a movie. I was looking for something I hadn't watched before but that had some element of familiarity and comfort. Ended up watching Class Action, starring Gene Hackman. Soon after, Extreme Measures, starring, you guessed it, Gene Hackman. Then, Get Shorty, The Chamber, Twilight, Under Suspicion... yes, 90's Hackman was right up my alley. One could say he helped me get out of my slump. By the end of the year, I'd watched 12 of his films, which, counting the 12 others I'd seen before, made for a total of 24 films. I still make a point to watch at least one Hackman film every year. I'm up to 29 now, but I have many more to watch still. It's reassuring.
  • GoldenGunGoldenGun Per ora e per il momento che verrà
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    My condolences, @mattjoes... hope you find comfort in the good memories :)
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    My condolences @mattjoes, positive thinking.
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