Ivan Reitman, the acclaimed director and producer who brought "National Lampoon's Animal House" and "Ghostbusters" to the screen, passed away on Saturday at age 75. This is a sentimental and moving tribute to his life and career.
With the passing of each year, movie lovers must come to grips with the loss of so many film industry professionals. However, 2021 was especially harsh when it came to alumni of the Western movie genre. The YouTube channel A Word on Westerns presents a moving tribute to 26 talented professionals who were associated with the genre. Sadly, they all left us in 2021 but their memories will live forever through their fine work.
Monica Vitti, one of Italy's most honored film stars, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 90. Known for her collaborations and love affair with director Michelangelo Antonioni, Vitti became one of the "it" actresses of the 1960s and her image graced the covers of countless magazines. In the 1960s, Vitti was perfectly poised to be part of the mod generation and was widely photographed in the latest fashions. She was also enlisted in the spy movie craze of the period, starring in the title role in "Modesty Blaise" and in Mario Bava's "Danger: Diabolik". The above video, created in 2021, provides interesting insights about her life and career. For more, click here.