Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91
The Pulitzer Prize winner amassed more Tony and Oscar nominations than any other writer.
Robert Cashill has written for publications including The Wall Street Journal, MovieMaker, Playbill, Slant, and Time Out New York, and is an editorial board member of Cineaste magazine. He is a member of the Online Film Critics Society and a member and former board member of the New York-based Drama Desk, the theatrical critics association. Like him on Facebook and tweet with him on Twitter.
The Pulitzer Prize winner amassed more Tony and Oscar nominations than any other writer.
'Saturday Night Fever' may be middle-aged at 40, but the disco-era classic still has the moves. Put on your best white suit and boogie down to the memories.
“I Think I Love You,” the late Partridge Family teen idol sang. His fans loved him, no doubt about it. A look back at an icon of 70s pop, who has died at age 67.
Celebrate Frankenstein Friday with a look at some enduring screen versions.
One of rock’s most renowned hitmakers, a consummate singer-songwriter-musician has died from cardiac arrest at age 66. His playlist lives on.
Co-directors Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman share the passion that quite literally animated their unique cinematic portrait of Vincent van Gogh.
Comedian and filmmaker Jerry Lewis, known for films including "The Nutty Professor" and "The Bellboy" and his decades-long association with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, died today at his home in Las Vegas.
Trailblazing Hollywood legend Mae West was born on August 17, 1893. To celebrate the outspoken leading lady, here is a look at some of her classic movie lines that left audiences wanting more.
More than sixty years after it last aired, 'I Love Lucy' is still going strong with viewers of all ages. Here are a few things we’ll always love about Lucille Ball.
Alive and kicking at age 95, Carl Reiner chats with close friends of a certain age who are still alive to kick in a new HBO documentary.
The release of 'Alien: Covenant' continues the director’s voyage through terrifying worlds, one he began almost 40 years ago.
The less-than-legendary actor George Lazenby is in the crosshairs in a new documentary. But taking Bond off the page and onto movie screens had challenges for men who held the job longer.
The spy who put the “grrr” in “swinger” and got movies their mojo back first appeared today in 1997. It’s time to reopen a shagedelic dossier.
The Force awakened a new star in Daisy Ridley, who turned 25 this week. To mark the occasion, let’s go back a long, long time ago, and revisit gals far, far away . . .
Iconic insult comedian Don Rickles, dubbed 'Mr. Warmth' and the 'Merchant of Venom' for his comic zingers, died today at the age of 90.
The biggest star Hollywood’s ever seen has a new leading lady in Oscar winner Brie Larson. As 'Kong: Skull Island' roars into release on Friday, let’s recall the performers the King has gone ape over.
Singer, actor, activist—he’s packed a lot into his 90 years. Let’s look back at his achievements as he celebrates a milestone birthday today.
On Groundhog Day, we take a look back at the comedy hit that gave Bill Murray a chance to show his spiritual side, over and over and over again . . .
La La Land ties a record for nominations and the Academy Awards celebrates its most diverse slate of acting nominees in a decade, as well as many performances inspired by true stories.
As time goes by, the Best Picture of 1943 has only gotten better. Celebrate its 75th year with a return to Rick's Café Américain.
Comedy legend Gene Wilder, who starred in such classics as 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,' 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Blazing Saddles' died on Sunday at the age of 83.
As we celebrate Olivia de Havilland's 100th birthday, here's a look a her legendary life and career.
On George Carlin's birthday today, we're taking a look at the comedian and some fellow edgy comics who flipped the script on funny.
Today in 1972, Francis Ford Coppola's film The Godfather, based on the mafia epic by Mario Puzo, premiered. Here's a look at how the book became a Hollywood classic.