John Lewis, civil rights leader, social activist, and congressman died on Friday, July 17th.
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Kelly Preston Loses Battle with Cancer at 57
Actress Kelly Preston lost her two-year battle with breast cancer on Sunday July 12th; she was 57 years old.
Boston Shorts Fest: How 3 Student Filmmakers Produced Their First Film Festival
Three Emerson College students had an idea to start a film festival as a way to showcase student filmmakers around the Boston area. When coronavirus forced everyone into quarantine, they had a choice to either let their months of prepping go in vain or to find a way to make it happen; they chose the latter
Awkwafina, Lakeith Stanfield Among 819 Invited to Join Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 819 to join, including Awkwafina, Natasha Lyonne and Lakeith Stanfield.
RIP. Actor Fred Willard Dies at 86
Actor Fred Willard, known for his roles in This Is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, and For Your Consideration, died on Friday. He was 86.
RIP. Indie Film Director Lynn Shelton Dies at 54
Indie film director Lynn Shelton of many critically acclaimed films including Humpday, Sword of Trust died on Friday. She was 54.
RIP: Jerry Stiller, Actor, Comedian Dead at 92
Actor Jerry Stiller known for playing Frank Costanza on Seinfeld and Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens has died. He was 92.
RIP: John Lafia, Child’s Play Screenwriter, Director Dead at 63
John Lafia co-writer of the screenplay for the horror film Child’s Play and director of Child’s Play 2 died on April 29. He was 63.
RIP: Bollywood Actor Rishi Kapoor, Dies at 67
Indian actor Rishi Kapoor, known for playing romantic leading roles in Bollywood movies died on Thursday after a two-year battle with leukemia. He was 67.
RIP: Irrfan Khan, Star of Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi, Dies Aged 53
Irrfan Khan, the cross-over Bollywood actor know for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi, The Lunchbox, died on Wednesday. He was 53.
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RIP: Gene Deitch, Oscar Winning Animator Dead at 95
Gene Deitch, American-born Czech illustrator, animator, comics artist, and film director died in his apartment in Prague. He was 95.
RIP: Award Winning Actor Brian Dennehy Dead at 81
Brian Dennehy, known for his award winning performances on film, stage, and television died on Wednesday in New Haven, Conn. He was 81.