Tributes
Ron Popeil: Pioneer of The Infomercial: 1935-2021
An endearing remembrance of infomercial pioneer Ron Popeil.
Dilip Kumar, 1922-2021: The Passing of a Bollywood King
A tribute to a worldwide legend.
Uncanny Talent: Clarence Williams III, 1939-2021
An appreciation of the great character actor Clarence Williams III.
A Steady Intensity: Charles Grodin, 1935-2021
If the best comedy is essentially very serious, or has a very serious basis, then that explains the career of Charles Grodin.
The End of an Era: Norman Lloyd, 1914-2021
A tribute to Norman Lloyd, the legendary actor, director and producer, whose career spanned eight decades.
Monte Hellman: 1932-2021
A tribute to the late Monte Hellman, director of Two-Lane Blacktop, The Shooting, and more.
Beverly Cleary: 1916-2021
A tribute to Beverly Cleary and a commentary on what’s been lost in culture by forgetting her impact and style.
A Household Name in France: Celebrating Bertrand Tavernier
A Far-Flung Correspondent in France reflects on the passing of Bertrand Tavernier.
Bertrand Tavernier: 1941-2021
A tribute to the late director and cinema historian, Bertrand Tavernier.
The Bonus Situation: Yaphet Kotto, 1939-2021
The pioneering character actor always brought something extra to every project.
