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