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darylelockhart · 11 months
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There will never be another era like this.
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20th-century-man · 1 year
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Sidney Poitier February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022
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trevorme · 1 year
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RIP, 2022
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greensparty · 11 months
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Remembering Harry Belafonte 1927-2023
Musician, actor, producer, humanitarian, and activist has died at 96. In the world of music, he released many albums from the 50s onward, but he will always be known for “Banana Boat (Day-O)”. Decade later it was immortalized in Beetlejuice when Catherine O’Hara is processed and begins singing that song at a dinner party. Belefonte was also a part of USA for Africa’s “We are the World”.
In film he was great in Carmen Jones, as himself in The Player (one of a few Robert Altman films he did), White Man's Burden, and in Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. He was also among the interviewees in the Sidney Poitier doc Sidney (read my review here).
The link above is the obit from Indiewire.
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RIP Sidney Poitier 1927- 7th January 2022
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so the past two years, we’ve lost James Caan, Pat Carroll, Nichelle Nichols, Tony Dow, Betty Lynn, Larry Storch, Maggie Peterson, Sidney Poitier,  Bell Hooks, Jane Powell, and Betty White...
there goes my Old Hollywood childhood. 
~RIP angels~
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Remembering the honor of the ones that passed in 2022 Sonya eddy Barbara walters
Pope Benedict XVI Pele
Kirstie alley Stephen ' twitch' boss
Georgia holt grant Wahl
Queen Elizabeth II takeoff
Bob Saget Angela Lansbury
Sidney Poitier Olivia Newton - John
Robbie Coltrane Thierry Mugler
Andre` Leon Talley ray Liotta
Aaron Carter Leslie Jordan
Anne Heche Fred ward
Coolio Mike hodges
Jamie Lopez Dan reeves
Jay weaver grichka and Igor bogdanoff
Joan Copeland Kim mi-soo
Michael Lang Peter bogdanovich
Calvin Simon Marilyn Bergman
Ross browner Dwayne Hickman
James mtnme or mtwme. Maria Ewing
Chris Dickerson Melanie ham
Fred parris Deon lendore
Meat loaf. Steve schapiro
Charles Mcgee Yvette mimieux
Lusia Harris Gaspard Ulliel
Hardy Kruger Louie Anderson
Elza soares Clark gillies
Don Wilson Kathryn Kates
Thich nhat hanh bobbe long 'beegie ' Adair
Jean ramirez Ronnie spector
Dallas Frazier wavy navy pooh
Jon Lind adalia rose Williams
Clint arlis Jordan cashmyer
Rosa Lee Hawkins Breck Denny Jr.
Morgan Stevens Diego verdaguer
Peter Robbins rachik vachik mangassarian
Paul Carter Harrison dick Halligan
Betty Davis Emilio Delgado
Lee MacMillan Sam Bruce
Loretta Lynn Naomi Judd
Andy fletcher Bob Lanier
Kevin Samuels kailia posey
Niece waidhofer jaylon Ferguson
Gleycy correia James Caan
Tony Dow Ryan fellows
Luke Bell. Robert lupone
Don Anthony st. Claire Jesse Powell
Gavin Escobar PnB Rock
Robert Cormier Mikaben
And more rip
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shinigabi-tan · 2 years
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rip peter bogdanovich rip sidney poitier rip ray liotta rip philip baker hall rip jean louis trintignant rip james caan 
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whitneyfanclublog · 1 month
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Happy birthday Sidney Poitier RIP!! 💙
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kevrocksicehouse · 2 months
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When I was eight years old and living in Columbus, GA, my parents decided to save on a babysitter and take the kids along to a drive-in showing of In the Heat of the Night which had just won a Best Picture Oscar. Even through my always-taxed attention span I got that racism was bad and that the small towns that surrounded me were full of it. Also that Sidney Poitier was one of the coolest men who had ever lived.
Sometime before or after, I got to see The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming which is even hazier in memory, but I got that Cold War fear made people look ridiculous and that we could, and should get along.
When I was twelve and living in Hawaii on the island of Maui which had just opened its first decent movie house (the old theater was a grindhouse and had rats. I know, I get misty-eyed just thinking about it) we all went to the other side of the island to see Fiddler on the Roof which was the best movie I had ever seen. The tragedy of Tevye’s attempt to hold on to the traditions that defined him (and the inflexibility that cost him his youngest daughter) amidst the antisemitic social forces that would sweep his world away, as well as the indomitability that would carry his culture to wherever he would find himself. It’s hard to think of how Topol said, “May God be with you,” without tearing up.
Norman Jewison would have his moments after that.  A Soldier’s Story was a first-rate murder mystery that also searingly looked at black-on-black racism. Moonstruck is one of the funniest screwball comedies since the genre’s heyday (with maybe the best everybody-gathers-in-a-room climaxes ever). And The Hurricane brought a second act (with a great performance by Denzel Washington) to a story that I thought was fully told by Bob Dylan years ago. He carved out a respectable career as a reliable Hollywood hand with a legacy that was too middlebrow to raise him high in anyone’s pantheon.
But any real epitaph would have to be written by the child who saw a few movies that helped him think about the world and his place in it and taught him that some movies are different, and some of them make you.
RIP, auteur.
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themovieblogonline · 9 months
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"Buck & The Preacher": Harry Belafonte SHINES BRIGHT in Sydney Poitier's Directorial Debut
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The following is a part of Esmarelda's Summer Seventies Series I’ll tell you one thing about me: I am nothing if not a sucker for a great intro. The slick harmonica that plays over the credits of “Buck and the Preacher” is cause enough for me to perk up my ears and get excited for the next hour and forty-two minutes. Sidney Poitier takes his first stab in the director’s chair in this moderately paced western, but the novelty of watching one of the greatest actors of his generation step into a new role at the helm is quickly overshadowed by a dynamic performance by his co-star and producing partner, Harry Belafonte. Much like Steve McQueen and Paul Newman in “The Towering Inferno,” the novelty of two kings of the silver screen occupying the same frame is tantalizing in and of itself, but Sidney Poitier’s classic stoicism is almost too stagnant for the outlandish antics of Harry Belafonte’s performance as Preacher, a slick-talking conman who masquerades as a man of the cloth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-24cY5PjSI “Buck and the Preacher” tells the story of Buck (Poitier) a post-Civil War wagon master who is on the run from bounty hunters determined to kill him for helping emancipated field hands navigate their way out West. He crosses paths, and ultimately teams up with, the conniving con-man Preacher, played by Harry Belafonte in a role that simultaneously feels both of-the-moment and years ahead of its time. Originally set with Joseph Sargent as director, Poitier fired Sargent after the first week of filming citing reasons that Sargent lacked the cultural identity necessary to impart relatable realism into the film. This led to Poitier taking the reins in what would be his first foray into the world of directing. As much as I wish the star of the picture was Poitier’s directing style, the real star here is Harry Belafonte. He explodes on the screen with crazy eyes and some of the worst teeth in cinema I’ve ever seen. Belafonte’s Preacher provides some much-needed comedic relief and both his timing and delivery are 100% on point in what is otherwise a somewhat forgettable film. It’s not a bad movie, not by any means, it’s just somewhat forgettable which is probably why I hadn’t heard of it until now. The pacing of the film is off, and the bad guys are switched halfway through the movie, lending to some confusion as to the main character’s overall goal. By the end, the film has morphed into something of a “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” rip-off, with Buck, Preacher, and Buck’s wife Ruth (played by the delightful Ruby Dee) robbing banks to steal enough money for the wagon party to survive the winter. I don’t feel that it is any failure on Poitier’s part as a director, but rather the stale story structure embedded in Ernest Kinoy’s lackluster script. The dialogue is fine, and the premise is exciting, but the series of events, as they are strung together, creates too many valleys and not enough peaks. The film is full of situations immersed in heartache, but perhaps it is Poitier’s reluctance to explore these more violent happenings which robs the audience of any emotional connection. While watching “Buck and the Preacher” I was reminded of another Civil War-era film from the seventies called “Skin Game” starring James Garner and Louis Gossett Jr. “Skin Game” also focuses on an unlikely duo who team up in order to survive, but there are far more interesting turns, mischief and misdirection. “Buck and the Preacher” is void of surprise or illusion and utilizes far too much silence. Sidney Poitier gives his signature stares of intensity, but both times that I watched the film I found myself wanting more from Buck as a character. In contrast, any disappointment from wanting more from Poitier was quickly made up every time Harry Belafonte took the screen. Preacher is the real star of the show – the origin story of how he inherited his prized possessions after murdering a con man who sold his mother gives great insight into his own tortured evolution. But I’ve never quite seen someone show up for a film the way Harry Belafonte showed up for “Buck and the Preacher.” It’s understandable – the subject matter is delicate. The backdrop of emancipated slaves searching for their own piece of land was a stark contrast to African Americans fighting for home ownership and equal rights in the shadow of the Civil Rights Movement. I think it was important for Poitier to take the directing reins, and when you watch him ride on his horse with such a powerful and commanding presence, you feel like you are on the ride with him – with Poitier exploring the uncharted territory of filmmaking in much the same way that Buck explores the trail to the New Frontier. Benny Carter’s twangy score does service to keeping the audience’s attention in a way that, once again, blends the new with the old. Poitier doesn’t take much artistic license with his stylistic choices – save for the cool-ass peacoat Buck wears, (seriously, that’s a badass coat and I would wear it). But the film as a whole reads like a talented actor directing a solidly constructed film. There is no real “eye” here or vision, the story is told from beginning to end and the performances are the biggest highlight. It’s a story of hope, a story of perseverance, a story of brotherhood, and vengeance all rolled into one. But the true reason for giving attention to this film is to marvel at the energy and commitment of Harry Belafonte, who gives a performance that in its time was labeled over-the-top, but in retrospect, digs so deep into the psyche of a hustler that you could literally pluck him from 1972 and place him in any similarly themed modern film today. It is truly an electrifying performance. Read the full article
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news24fr · 1 year
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Des stars de cinéma aux leaders mondiaux en passant par la reine elle-même, le monde a perdu un certain nombre de personnalités bien-aimées et influentes en 2022 qui ont fait leur marque dans les mondes du cinéma, de la musique, du sport et de la politique. En leur rendant hommage, une photo a fait surface sur les sites de médias sociaux montrant des centaines de célébrités décédées en 2022. Plus de 190 célébrités dont la reine Elizabeth, Madeleine Albright, Shane Warne, Sidney Poitier, Robbie Coltrane, Olivia Newton-John, Ray Liotta, Coolio, Bob Saget, Taylor Hawkins et Dame Deborah James ont été présentés dans l'image. La mort de la reine Elizabeth en septembre a sans doute été la mort la plus médiatisée en 2022. La reine est décédée à l'âge de 96 ans le 8 septembre, après 70 ans sur le trône, faisant d'elle l'un des monarques les plus anciens au monde. L'une des morts les plus choquantes a été celle de Kailia Posey, 16 ans, qui est apparue dans l'émission de télé-réalité 'Les tout-petits et les diadèmeset est connu comme le visage du mème "Grinning Girl". Elle est morte par suicide. Dans les derniers jours de 2022, le monde a dit au revoir à plusieurs personnalités bien-aimées, dont le footballeur brésilien Pelé, la créatrice de mode britannique Vivienne Westwood et la journaliste de télévision américaine Barbara Walters. Le soir du Nouvel An, le pape émérite Benoît XVI est décédé à l'âge de 95 ans. Une page Reddit appelée r/pics a partagé l'image et l'a sous-titrée comme '' L'année 2022 était impitoyable. DÉCHIRER.'' Voir l'image ici : L'œuvre a été créée à l'origine par un artiste britannique nommé Chris Barker. Selon un Reuter rapport, l'image est inspirée de la pochette de l'album de 1967 des Beatles, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'. Voici l'image originale et une liste de toutes les célébrités présentées : Clé incomplète ici. Pardon. Je mettrai à jour quand j'en aurai l'occasion. #sgtpepper2022 pic.twitter.com/brndB0O1dF — christhebarker (@christhebarker) 31 décembre 2022 Réagissant à l'image, un utilisateur a écrit : ''Une autre année, un autre excellent collage de @christhebarker en hommage à ceux qui nous ont quittés cette année. Ceux-ci m'attrapent toujours, car il y a ceux dont vous aviez oublié qu'ils étaient partis, et d'autres que vous ne connaissiez pas. Taylor Hawkins assis à côté du tambour est une belle touche. RIP tout.'' Pas seulement en 2022, l'artiste britannique produit de telles œuvres chaque année, capturant les personnalités publiques décédées au cours de l'année. Années précédentes 2/2 pic.twitter.com/e1lh0FNR8r — christhebarker (@christhebarker) 1er janvier 2023 «Je fais ça depuis 2016. C'était l'année où tous ceux qui étaient gentils ou gentils ou créatifs ou spéciaux ont décidé qu'il était temps de partir avant que les mauvaises choses ne commencent. Ou du moins c'est ce qu'il ressentait à l'époque. Je suis devenu un peu désensibilisé au fil des ans. Je veux dire, j'essaie toujours de garder la dignité de la star et de penser à leurs proches et à ce que cela leur ferait ressentir de le voir, mais – avouons-le – je prends des notes au cours de l'année maintenant plutôt que d'attendre jusqu'en novembre. . C'est une chose », a déclaré M. BarkerPanneau d'affichage jen 2016.
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livesinyesterday · 2 years
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Sneakers (1992) - dir. Phil Alden Robinson
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thegiftedoneishere · 2 years
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It’s like day and night when Betty died, but this is America and they will always America.
Rest in Power Sidney Poitier. You deserve more for the legend you were and are. Without him, we wouldn’t have a lot of our greats.
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annoyingthemesong · 2 years
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SUBLIME CINEMA #535 - IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT
Can’t not mention this movie now - I’ve seen many Sidney Poitier movies but I’m not sure there is one as great as this one. The man was at one point the biggest box office draw in America - no easy feat, considering that this was back in the 60′s, when there was no precedent. He faced criticism on all sides for making films that were often rosy, idealized pictures, that glossed over the hardship of racism in the US This is in fact the opposite of everything he stood for. 
A total icon, and this movie is the essence of the kind of work he was intent on making. 
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belleandre-belle · 2 years
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R.I.P. Sir Sidney Poitiers🙏🏻🌹
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