Directors: Hermanus, Oliver–South African, Gay Filmmaker (1983

The film won the 2011 Queer Palm Award for best picture, and Hermanus won the 2012 South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for Best Director.

Death in Hollywood: Warner, Malcolm-Jamal–Star of “The Cosby Show” Dies at 54 (Drowning)

Warner was on a family vacation in Costa Rica and drowned while swimming.

Death in Hollywood: Francis, Connie–Iconic Singer (“Where the Boys Are”) Dies at 87

Connie Francis, the iconic pop singer of ’50s and ’60s classics like “Stupid Cupid,” “Where the Boys Are” and the recently TikTok viral “Pretty Little Baby,” has died. She was 87.

Actors: Bloom, Claire–Versatile, Prolific, Underestimated (Cum Advantage, Tony, Grammy, Emmy)

She has received two BAFTA Awards and a Drama Desk Award and nominations for Primetime Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards.

Directors: Clouzot, Masterful Artist Who Has Never Made a Bad Film

My favorite French filmmaker: Clouzot