Tributes: Alan Arkin

Welcome to another Tribute episode of Cinema Sounds & Secrets! This week we focus on the work and the life of Walter Mirisch, the acclaimed American film producer. Probably most known for being the Producer of Best Picture Winner, In the Heat of the Night (1960), Mirisch was a force on the American film making stage. After starting his own production company at age 29, he went on to produce other acclaimed films like Witchita (1955) and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) with his brother. 

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Welcome to another Tribute episode of Cinema Sounds & Secrets! This week we pay homage to Peter Bogdonavich, acclaimed actor, writer, and among other things -- film historian! His love of film started young, reviewing every movie he saw on a small note card. Bogdonavich is remembered for his projects like Paper Moon (1973) and The Last Picture Show (1971), as well as a reoccouring role on The Sopranos. His influence and inspiration knows no bounds; the likes of Tarantino, Wes Anderson, and Sofia Coppola have all sung praise and influence from his work. 

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If Michael Gambon is known for one role, then it's most likely for the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter Franchise of films. Playing the character for a total of 6 films, he was able to fill the minds and hearts of many who watched the films over the years. An Irish-born actor, he drew admiration from his other stage and screen work to both audiences and peers, from age 19 to 82. With his fair share of awards (SAG and Olivier awards among the list), the decorated actor is remembered by those who loved him the most. 

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Airplane (1980) & Groundhog Day (1993)

Our films this week are here to make you laugh out loud. One turns the phrase “the friendly skies” on it's head, it's back, and it's side -- then tosses everything into a blender for a puree of absolute mayhem. Our other comedy takes us through a ten year, never-ending nightmare in the course of two hours. The film does it so perfectly that you’ll watch the film again to take in all the comedy genius of the lead actor and director. You'll do it over and over and over just to figure out how they managed a sublime feat!

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Matthew Perry is probably most well known for his leading role as Chandler Bing on the show Friends, which ran for a decade (1994-2004) to millions of viewers. Universally adorded, Perry started in stand up comedy, quickly transitioning to film and television by the late eighties. After gaining a massive audience with Friends, he went onto star in shows and cinema alike with roles in projects like Fools Rush In (1997), The Ron Clark Story (2004), and 17 Again (2009). 

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Way Out West (1937) & The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Like a hand in a glove, a dog with a bone, and a spoke in a wheel... our first film features a comedy duo unlike any other. They were the perfect fit - spanning vaudeville, silent movies, the talkies, and even television. Their pairing in a classic Western comedy has one of our favorite musical dance scenes ever. Our other "way out west" western takes a Japanese masterpiece and gives it a real American spin with 7 magnificent characters. 

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Welcome to another CSS Tribute episode! This tribute is for Tina Turner:

This St. Louis nightclub singer-turned "Queen of Rock" toured the world, playing alongside top-billed performers such as Mick Jagger and Bryan Adams. Turner won 8 Grammy's, was nominated for 25, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. 

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Inspiration for today's mini-sode is one of the most iconic, legendary goddesses of film, stage, and cabaret who ever lived. The Blue Angel, The Scarlett Empress, Lola Lola, and The Blonde Venus - in other words…the woman who graces our logo!

The legendary Marlena Deitrich.

Welcome to another Cinema Sounds & Secrets tribute! This tribute is for Julian Sands:

He made his screen debut in an episode of BBC’s anthology series ‘Play for Today’. A year later, he had his cinematic debut in the indie comedy ‘Privates on Parade’. In 1984, Sands landed his breakthrough role of Gerald in the television miniseries ‘The Sun Also Rises’.

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