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Supporting Actors: The Overlooked and Underrated (part 4 of 5)
9 hours ago | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
Tom Noonan as Francis Dollarhyde in Manhunter (Michael Mann, 1986, USA):
Noonan is absolutely incredible as a serial murderer in this underrated adaptation of Thomas Harris’ novel Red Dragon. With all respect to the talented but miscast actors involved in Brett Ratner’s 2002 adaptation Red Dragon (USA), with the exception of Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter, the acting in this earlier, superior version of the book exists on a much higher level. Most notably, there’s nothing resembling a comparison between Noonan’s Francis Dollarhyde and Ralph Fiennes’ interpretation. This role is by far Noonan’s finest film work to date and should not be missed.
Other notable Tom Noonan performances: Phoenix (Danny Cannon, 1998, USA).
Christopher Walken as Brad Whitewood Sr.in At Close Range (James Foley, 1986, USA):
Having once described his role in this film as “the hillbilly Lucifer”, Walken is incredible as a rural crime boss bringing his son, »
- Terek Puckett
Jim Parsons Gay / Harvey / The Normal Heart
24 May 2012 9:42 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Jim Parsons gay? Well, as per the New York Times, yes, the Big Bang Theory actor "is gay and in a 10-year relationship." No more details are given out. No explanations as to why the Times made a point of outing Parsons, who says nothing about his private life or sexual orientation during an interview focusing on a Broadway revival of Harvey in which Parsons stars in the old James Stewart movie role of the, huh, eccentric bachelor whose pal is a big rabbit (Harvey) that only he can see. In addition to his stage work, the Houston-born, 39-year-old Parsons has been seen in movies and on television since 2002. His TV breakthrough was, of course, The Big Bang Theory, which has earned him two Emmys and a Golden Globe. On the big screen, Jim Parsons hasn’t made much of a mark yet, as he has almost invariably been cast in minor supporting roles. »
- Andre Soares
Colin Hanks Signs With UTA
23 May 2012 10:31 AM, PDT | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Exclusive: Colin Hanks has signed with UTA in all areas. Hanks co-stars with Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand in Paramount’s upcoming The Guilt Trip, out Christmas Day. He also stars with Adrien Brody in High School opening June 1. The actor recently had an arc on Showtime’s Dexter and starred in the indie comedy Lucky. Hanks was with CAA but will continue to be managed by The Schiff Company’s Courtney Kivowitz and Christian Donatelli, and repped by attorney Alan Hergott. »
- DOMINIC PATTEN
Donna Summer Funeral Set for Today; Disco Queen Gets American Idol Tribute and Library of Congress Honor
23 May 2012 9:19 AM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Donna Summer will be laid to rest today. A private funeral is scheduled to be held at a church in Nashville, her family confirms, with about 1,000 invited guests expected to attend. And later tonight, the disco queen, who passed away last week at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer, will also be remembered during the finale of American Idol. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Season 11 female contestants will pay tribute to Summer by performing her songs as a group alongside the likes of Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston, Gladys Knight, Nelly Furtado, Sheila E. and Jennifer Holliday. What's more, finalist Jessica Sanchez will sing with Kristin Chenoweth on the Summer-Barbra Streisand »
Donna Summer Funeral Set for Today; Disco Queen Gets American Idol Tribute and Library of Congress Honor
23 May 2012 9:19 AM, PDT | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
Donna Summer will be laid to rest today. A private funeral is scheduled to be held at a church in Nashville, her family confirms, with about 1,000 invited guests expected to attend. And later tonight, the disco queen, who passed away last week at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer, will also be remembered during the finale of American Idol. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Season 11 female contestants will pay tribute to Summer by performing her songs as a group alongside the likes of Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston, Gladys Knight, Nelly Furtado, Sheila E. and Jennifer Holliday. What's more, finalist Jessica Sanchez will sing with Kristin Chenoweth on the Summer-Barbra Streisand »
Deborah Kerr: What Lies Beneath
22 May 2012 2:02 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, From Here to Eternity. With Deborah Kerr, it’s not the bare shoulders that matter. It’s the eyes. Deborah Kerr, who died at the age of 86 on Oct. 16, 2007, has usually been labeled the cinematic embodiment of the English Rose: ladylike from coiffure to pedicure, perfectly enunciated English, a distinctive coolness, poise and class. I won’t argue with that description (except to point out that this English Rose was born in Scotland), but all the same I wonder if any of those labelers have ever watched Deborah Kerr on screen other than the "Shall We Dance?" sequence in The King and I. Then there are those who have seen two Deborah Kerr scenes: "Shall We Dance?" and the kissing-on-the-beach bit in From Here to Eternity. Shocking! Who would have guessed that the cool, red-headed British lady could be so fiery? Well, anyone who has paid »
- Andre Soares
Bee Gees' Robin Gibb dies at 62 after battle with cancer
20 May 2012 5:16 PM, PDT | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
Robin Gibb, one-third of legendary musical group the Bee Gees, passed away Sunday, May 20 after a long battle with cancer, the family announced on his website. Gibb was 62 years old.
"The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time."
Gibb was initially diagnosed two years ago with liver and colon cancer, but had made a recovery until very recently, when more tumors were discovered and Gibb also suffered from a bout of pneumonia.
Robin was born Dec. 22, 1949 in Manchester, England and was the twin brother of Maurice, also of the Bee Gees. It was with their older brother Barry that the trio formed the famed musical group that went on to release nine No. 1 singles in the U. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
How Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand’s Famous Duet 'Enough Is Enough' Came Together
18 May 2012 7:02 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
In 1979, Donna Summer -- who died May 17 of cancer at age 63 -- and Barbra Streisand were two of the biggest singing stars on the business. Their music played across the globe. Summer was with Casablanca Records and Streisand with Columbia. But despite their stature and the layers of execs behind their careers, getting the two women to duet together on the chart-topping single "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" happened in one whirlwind week, according to Summer's longtime friend, songwriter Bruce Roberts. Photos: Donna Summer's Life and Career Roberts and his partner on the single, songwriter Paul Jabara,
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- Degen Pener
Donna Summer Family Says Singer Died From Lung Cancer, But Was Non-Smoker
18 May 2012 10:31 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
The family of Donna Summer is hitting back at media reports that smoking contributed to the disco diva's death on Thursday. Summer died of lung cancer, family members said in a statement on Friday. However, they claim that contrary to some reports, the "Hot Stuff" singer was a non-smoker. Also read: Barbra Streisand on Donna Summer: 'She Had an Amazing Voice' "Obviously, numerous factors can be attributed to the cause of cancer in general, but any details regarding the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of Ms. Summer's case remain between her family and team of »
- Brent Lang
Donna Summer: How She Became The Queen Of Disco
18 May 2012 4:55 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
-- Like the King of Pop or the Queen of Soul, Donna Summer was bestowed a title fitting of musical royalty – the Queen of Disco.
Yet unlike Michael Jackson or Aretha Franklin, it was a designation she wasn't comfortable embracing.
"I grew up on rock `n' roll," Summer once said when explaining her reluctance to claim the title.
Indeed, as disco boomed then crashed in a single decade in the 1970s, Summer, the beautiful voice and face of the genre with pulsating hits like "I Feel Love," "Love to Love You Baby" and "Last Dance," would continue to make hits incorporating the rock roots she so loved. One of her biggest hits, "She Works Hard for the Money," came in the early 1980s and relied on a smoldering guitar solo as well as Summer's booming voice.
Yet it was with her disco anthems that she would have the most impact in music, »
- AP
Last Dance for Donna Summer (Rip)
18 May 2012 3:17 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Goodbye to disco queen Donna Summer who died yesterday at 63 of cancer. She was one of the rare through lines in popular music of the 70s and 80s -- doesn't it seem like disco had its inordinate share of one hit wonders? But not Donna. Hit after hit and her voice defined the era: I Feel Love, Macarthur Park, Love to Love Ya Baby, No More Tears (Enough is Enough) and so on...
Donna was a "special guest star" in the movie, but promoted to top billed for the DVD release despite her small role.
Donna wrote or co-wrote some of her hits but not "Last Dance", the Oscar-winning one. Still, you can bet her indelible vocals helped win songwriter Paul Jabara that naked gold man. As you can see in the image up top Donna became the film's most important selling point retroactively on DVD but in the original poster, »
- NATHANIEL R
Sir Elton's Anger Over His Friend Donna's 'Disgraceful Snub'
18 May 2012 1:28 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Sir Elton John has lashed out at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame officials for failing to induct Donna Summer earlier this year, branding the snub a "total disgrace".
The I Feel Love hitmaker was shortlisted for the honour as part of the class of 2012, but she was overlooked in favour of artists like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Donovan, Beastie Boys and Guns N' Roses - and the Rocket Man is angry his good friend Summer, who died on Thursday, was left out.
Paying tribute to the late star in a statement to Eonline.com, Sir Elton says: "I'm so sad. This woman was the queen of disco and so much more. Her records sound as good today as they ever did.
"That she has never been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a total disgrace, especially when I see the second-rate talent that has been inducted. »
- WENN
Donna Summer Dies: Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin Mourn Her Passing
17 May 2012 3:45 PM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Following the sad news on Thursday that disco legend Donna Summer lost her battle with cancer, celebrity fans have expressed their appreciation for the singer. "So shocking to hear about the passing of Donna Summer," Aretha Franklin said in a statement. "In the '70s, she reigned over the disco era and kept the disco jumping. Who will forget, 'Last Dance?' [She was] a fine performer and a very nice person." Barbra Streisand said she was "shocked" to hear about the death of Summer, 63, who never let on to the public that she was so sick. "She was so vital »
- Dahvi Shira
Janet Jackson: Donna Summer "Changed the World of Music"
17 May 2012 2:38 PM, PDT | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
Donna Summer is certainly going to be missed. Following the "Hot Stuff" singer's death Thursday, Janet Jackson told E! News in a statement that Summer "changed the world of music with her beautiful voice and incredible talent." Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige also had incredibly sweet things to say about Summer. "I can't believe we've lost another wonderful singer," the country legend said. "Donna, like Whitney [Houston], had one of the greatest voices ever. I loved her records. She was the disco queen, and will remain so." "I knew her and found her to be one of the most likable and fun people ever," Parton added. »
Janet Jackson: Donna Summer "Changed the World of Music"
17 May 2012 2:38 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Donna Summer is certainly going to be missed. Following the "Hot Stuff" singer's death Thursday, Janet Jackson told E! News in a statement that Summer "changed the world of music with her beautiful voice and incredible talent." Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige also had incredibly sweet things to say about Summer. "I can't believe we've lost another wonderful singer," the country legend said. "Donna, like Whitney [Houston], had one of the greatest voices ever. I loved her records. She was the disco queen, and will remain so." "I knew her and found her to be one of the most likable and fun people ever," Parton added. »
Trailer for the Delightful Documentary Paul Williams: Still Alive
17 May 2012 2:35 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
The trailer for the documentary Paul Williams: Still Alive has gone online. As I mentioned in my review from SXSW, it doesn't matter if you know of Paul Williams before you see the movie or not. For fans of the 70s celebrity who wrote "Rainbow Connection", "We've Only Just Begun", and other hit songs, it's a wonderful way to reconnect with a beloved performer. For those who are meeting Williams for the first time, it's great to see him through the eyes of director Stephen Kessler. The trailer does a good job of conveying how Kessler's adoration of Williams is the heart of the movie, and how Williams is confused about being the subject of a documentary. Hit the jump to check out the trailer. Paul Williams: Still Alive opens June 8th. Click over to Apple to see the trailer in HD. We'll update the story with an embed as soon as it's available. »
- Matt Goldberg
Barbra Streisand on Donna Summer: 'She Had an Amazing Voice'
17 May 2012 1:16 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Barbra Streisand paid tribute to Donna Summer on Thursday saying she was shocked and saddened after news broke that the disco diva had died of cancer at the age of 63. "I was shocked to hear about Donna," Streisand said in a statement. "She was so vital the last time I saw her a few months ago." Also read: Donna Summer, Disco Queen, Dead at 63 Streisand collaborated with the late singer on the 1979 single "No More Tears (Enough is Enough)," which rose to the top of the U.S. charts and was eventually »
- Brent Lang
'Battleship' director Peter Berg: Rihanna's Chris Brown interview helped get her the role
17 May 2012 12:28 PM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
It’s rare that Peter Berg looks nervous. The actor-turned-director has a habit of putting other people on edge, like that poor Israeli reporter who recently admitted to Berg that he hadn’t yet signed up for the country’s mandatory military service. Or the day when Berg, during what I expected to be a simple 20-minute phoner, ordered me down to his Santa Monica office to watch the first 50 minutes of his $200 million Battleship.
After the screening, though, Berg indeed looked nervous. He was most concerned about conveying two things: One, his movie isn’t a total Transformers rip-off. »
- Adam B. Vary
Celebs Offer Donna Summer Condolences
17 May 2012 10:14 AM, PDT | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
The disco ball is dimming its sparkle today. Mere moments after the sad news broke that Donna Summer tragically succumbed to her battle with cancer, her celebrity friends and admirers took to Twitter and released statements to offer their respects to the legendary Queen of Disco.
Related: Queen of Disco Donna Summer Dies
Mary J. Blige: Rip Donna Summer!!!!!!!!! You were truly a game changer!!!
Ryan Seacrest: I remember sitting in the front seat of my mom's toyota while she sang Donna Summer's "she works hard for the money" songs were just classic
Alyssa Milano: I used to do interpretative dance in my living room to Donna Summer's music when I was a little girl. Rest in peace.
Niecy Nash: Rip Donna Summer #discodiva #sadtweet Whitney. Tina Marie. Vesta. Now Donna Summer. The choir in heaven has a new member. They will be singing up a beautiful storm:)
La Toya Jackson: My condolence »
Donna Summer Is Dead
17 May 2012 9:10 AM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Donna Summer, whose pulsating hits "I Feel Love," "Last Dance" and "MacArthur Park" provided the disco soundtrack for the 1970s, has died at age 63. Her family confirmed Summer's death, saying in a statement that they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy." "Words truly can't express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time," the statement continued. A onetime backup singer for Three Dog Night, Summer, who was born Ladonna Gaines, hit the American charts with the sexually charged "Love to Love You Baby," released in 1975 amid controversy »
- Mike Fleeman
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