Tributes

Life is Like a Piano: Tom Lehrer (1928-2025)
A tribute to the iconic political musical satirist, who passed this weekend.

One of Us: Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970-2025)
A tribute to the star of “The Cosby Show” and “Malcolm and Eddie.”

American Badass: Michael Madsen (1957-2025)
A tribute to the star of “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill,” and many more.

Light the Fuse: Lalo Schifrin (1932-2025)
A tribute to the legendary composer behind “Mission: Impossible” and “Dirty Harry.”

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013
Paying homage to the great man on what would have been his 83rd birthday.

You Do Not Encourage a Dodo to Fly: Harris Yulin (1937-2025)
Celebrating the venerated character actor, who died this week at 87.

Just Wasn’t Made for These Times: Brian Wilson (1942-2025)
A tribute to a musical genius.

I Love You For Who You Are: Sly Stone (1943-2025)
A tribute to the funk legend, and a testament to the complicated responsibilities of Black genius.

Lookin’s Free: Joe Don Baker (1936-2025)
On the celebrated character actor, who walked tall through Westerns, crime pictures, and spy flicks for 60 years.

The Most Unsung Leading Man of His Generation: Val Kilmer (1959-2025)
A tribute to one of the best of his generation.

I Think Of Them As The Work: Gene Hackman (1930-2025)
A look back at the accomplished actor following his death on Thursday.

A Goodbye to Two Legends: Roberta Flack and Jerry Butler
A tribute to two musical legends, recently passed.

Roger Ebert (and More) on David Lynch
All of our writing about the work of David Lynch.

Have a Great Day: David Lynch (1946-2025)
A few words on one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, David Lynch.

Film Independent President Josh Welsh Dies at 62
Honoring a fierce advocate for independent and diverse filmmaking, who passed on New Year’s Eve.

Nothing Left to Prove: Quincy Jones (1933-2024)
A few words on the legacy and the love of Quincy Jones.