Swan Song: Udo Kier (1944-2025)
A tribute to the prolific character actor, who played vampires and Nazis and outcasts until the age of 81.
Tributes
11 Times That D’Angelo Made a Movie Better with his Music
A tribute to D’Angelo through how his music shaped some classic films (and one video game).
You Play Well: Diane Keaton (1946-2025)
A look back at the life and works of the fearless actress.
Your Life Matters: Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
An ode to the acclaimed primatologist and conservationist, whose lifelong work was captured beautifully on film for decades.
The Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia: Claudia Cardinale (1938-2025)
A tribute to a legend.
Do You Hear Your Trees? They’re Crying: Graham Greene (1952—2025)
A tribute to the trailblazing Native American actor, who died this past weekend.
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.
