obituary
Rest in Peace, Monty Norman, the Man Who Wrote the Best Movie Theme Song Ever
‘James Bond Theme’ didn’t just define 007 but also an era’s idea of suave, martini-sipping masculinity. Those underlying attitudes may have aged poorly, but this indelible anthem still sounds fresh
James Caan Was a Much Funnier Actor Than He’s Given Credit For
In later films like ‘Misery,’ ‘Bottle Rocket’ and ‘Elf,’ the ‘Godfather’ star subverted his tough-guy persona to make himself the butt of the joke
Tony Siragusa Made Being Big His Business
The former star defensive lineman, who died yesterday at the age of 55, wasn’t just larger than life, he put all that size to work — on the football field certainly, but also as a sideline reporter, pitchman and even bit player on the ‘Sopranos’
All the ‘Seinfeld’ Parents Are Gone
The death of Liz Sheridan is a reminder that what made the sitcom so great was that it was about big kids who didn’t have any responsibilities. Her passing, following the loss of the show’s other older actors, feels like an unexpected childhood’s end
