Directors: Jarmusch, Jim–Auteur, Theme, Style, Filmography

The protagonists of Jarmusch’s films are lone adventurers, male characters who may be losers, petty thiefs, inept con men, but they are all likeable, and often even charming.

Oscar Directors: Brooks, Mel–Jewish Cinema and Humor

I think I’m Jewish not because of the Jewish religion at all. I think it’s the relationship with the people and the pride I have–Mel Brooks

Death in Hollywood: Stamp, Terence–British Actor and Oscar Nominee (“Billy Budd”) Dies at 87

The actor earned an Oscar nomination for his first film, Billy Budd, was menacing in Superman, The Limey and The Collector, and romanced Julie Christie on and off the screen.

Directors: Waters, Mark–“Freaky Friday” (2003)

While the director earned raves for his 1997 indie debut “The House of Yes,” Waters uanbke to get work after his 2001 sophomore effort, “Head over Heels.”

Oscar Actors: Day-Lewis, Daniel–Out of Retirement in 8 Years in Son’s Debuty

Daniel Day-Lewis, the only man to have won three Best Actor Oscars, has emerged from his retirement in a first-look photo of his new film, Anemone.