Tag Archives: John Cassavetes

“These moments are so alive and spontaneous, it’s difficult to believe that ‘Faces’ was entirely scripted; though the actors were given great freedom when it came to their gestures and motivations, there was virtually no improvisation on set.”

Posted on April 29, 2009 by sheila

A great review by Dana Stevens of John Cassavetes’ Faces, a movie I’ve never written about (my bad, entirely) – and the latest Criterion Collection release. I have the Cassavetes box set, so I don’t really need to buy the … Continue reading →

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Sam Shaw: John and Gena

Posted on February 6, 2009 by sheila

Sam Shaw was a close friend of Marilyn Monroe from even before she became a star. She became an honorary member of the Shaw family, which was part of Marilyn’s thing – sort of adopting herself into already-existing families – … Continue reading →

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The Music Box, Southport Avenue, Chicago

Posted on January 15, 2009 by sheila

A shot of my favorite movie theatre in the world – the Music Box, on Southport Ave. in Chicago. Well. I haven’t been to them all, of course, so I can’t say for sure, but the Music Box is one … Continue reading →

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The Books: “In the Moment: My Life as an Actor” (Ben Gazzara)

Posted on August 22, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: In the Moment: My Life as an Actor, by Ben Gazzara It’s my favorite type of career. Long-lasting, diverse, a little bit chaotic, not overly managed, with moments of brilliance, moments of just good workmanship … Continue reading →

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Cassavetes and Garland

Posted on April 1, 2008 by sheila

A great photo.

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Amazing Photo

Posted on November 3, 2007 by sheila

Judy Garland and John Cassavetes.

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This is for Michael

Posted on September 28, 2006 by sheila

He’ll know why. Here is a note from John Cassavetes to Ray Carney, who – to Cassavetes fans – needs no introduction.* Years and years later, long after Cassavetes has died, here’s a note to Ray Carney from Gena Rowlands.

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Movie Fanatics, Read On

Posted on July 5, 2006 by sheila

I managed to finish the newest quiz from The Professor. Fun!! 1) Does film best tell the truth (Godard) or tell lies (De Palma) at 24 frames per second? (Thanks, Peet) In my opinion, in terms of human BEHAVIOR – … Continue reading →

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“Like Orson Welles, [John Cassavetes] didn’t always play well with others…”

Posted on September 27, 2004 by sheila

This article is a gold-mine. John Cassavetes’ films released on DVD, bringing out the discussions of his work. There’s a guy out in California – an ex-boyfriend – who was my partner-in-crime in Cassavetes obsession. I always think of him … Continue reading →

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

Posted on December 15, 2002 by sheila

I’m lost by life. I don’t know anything about life. If I make a movie, I don’t even understand why I’m making the movie. I just know that there’s something there. Later on, we all get to know what it’s … Continue reading →

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