Some actors struggle as they age to find work, even leading men find themselves adapting to age, available roles and changing audience tastes. It happens. Sam Elliott has had a very interesting career arc. A young actor, he was mainly a television actor, making the rounds of series and television movies. He was even a … More Sam Elliott: 4 Recent Films
Iconic actor Ernest Borgnine left behind a rich television and film legacy. I have written more broadly about Borgnine’s career in a past blog, so here I want to look at Borgnine’s acting choices and strengths by discussing 10 of his roles. I happened to watch part of The Flight of the Phoenix, a film … More Ernest Borgnine in 10 Roles
For my money, the best Hallmark Hall of Fame Collection film. Starring Matthew Modine, James Earl Jones, Judith Ivey, Tom Skerritt, Bernadette Peters and Claire Bloom. How can you top this cast! Sammy, an orphan, pretends to be deaf and a mute. After his mother goes missing from a bus trip they are taking, Sammy … More What the Deaf Man Heard (1997)
