Stanley Kubrick is undoubtedly one of the most influential filmmakers that Hollywood has ever had. The renowned director’s works have been praised for their innovative cinematography as well as their amazing attention to detail. Films like 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, and Full Metal Jacket have been groundbreaking films that have inspired various filmmakers.
Alan Cumming famously played Nightcrawler in X2 | 20th Century Fox
Kubrick’s last film was 1999’s Eyes Wide Shut starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The erotic mystery film also had rising star Alan Cumming, who had made some small roles in some high-profile films. However, before starring in Eyes Wide Shut, he was getting disillusioned with the industry until Kubrick restored his love for acting.
X2‘s Alan Cumming Question His Acting Career Before Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut
Alan Cumming played a hotel desk clerk in Stanley Kubrick...
Alan Cumming famously played Nightcrawler in X2 | 20th Century Fox
Kubrick’s last film was 1999’s Eyes Wide Shut starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. The erotic mystery film also had rising star Alan Cumming, who had made some small roles in some high-profile films. However, before starring in Eyes Wide Shut, he was getting disillusioned with the industry until Kubrick restored his love for acting.
X2‘s Alan Cumming Question His Acting Career Before Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut
Alan Cumming played a hotel desk clerk in Stanley Kubrick...
- 8/10/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Keanu Reeves’ stylish scenes from The Matrix were shot with the help of green screens and wirework from a martial arts legend. Naomi Watts’ interaction with the monstrous ape in King Kong never happened on the film’s set. The behind-the-scenes photos from many of the famous Hollywood productions tell a completely different story from the actual film.
Harrison Ford and John Rhys-Davies on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark | Lucasfilm Ltd
Such BTS photos will probably change your perspective on how things actually worked in Hollywood. From the ‘master of suspense’ Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal work to the Wachowskis’ take on the cyberpunk genre, here are some of the BTS pics from classic films.
10. Psycho Alfred Hitchcock directing Janet Leigh in the famous scene in Psycho | Paramount Pictures
Psycho is arguably Alfred Hitchcock‘s most famous work. The horror thriller about a psycho killer took the industry...
Harrison Ford and John Rhys-Davies on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark | Lucasfilm Ltd
Such BTS photos will probably change your perspective on how things actually worked in Hollywood. From the ‘master of suspense’ Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal work to the Wachowskis’ take on the cyberpunk genre, here are some of the BTS pics from classic films.
10. Psycho Alfred Hitchcock directing Janet Leigh in the famous scene in Psycho | Paramount Pictures
Psycho is arguably Alfred Hitchcock‘s most famous work. The horror thriller about a psycho killer took the industry...
- 8/9/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jack Nicholson will be forever remembered as Jack Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s iconic 1980 horror flick The Shining. Being the caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, the ghosts finally convince Torrance to do something unthinkable.
Jack Nicholson in a still from The Shining | The Producer Circle Company
Convincing him to murder his wife and his child, the ghosts urge Torrance to break through everything and join them by murdering his wife and his son. The iconic story resulted in one of the most impressive scenes in Hollywood.
Here’s Johnny!
When you read the title, an immediate image of Jack Nicholson breaking down the bathroom door with an axe pops up in your head. This is the power of how iconic a scene can be.
Jack Nicholson in a still from The Shining | The Producer Circle Company
During the finale part of The Shining, we see Jack Torrance limping through the...
Jack Nicholson in a still from The Shining | The Producer Circle Company
Convincing him to murder his wife and his child, the ghosts urge Torrance to break through everything and join them by murdering his wife and his son. The iconic story resulted in one of the most impressive scenes in Hollywood.
Here’s Johnny!
When you read the title, an immediate image of Jack Nicholson breaking down the bathroom door with an axe pops up in your head. This is the power of how iconic a scene can be.
Jack Nicholson in a still from The Shining | The Producer Circle Company
During the finale part of The Shining, we see Jack Torrance limping through the...
- 8/7/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Movie, TV and music fans are remembering notable figures who have died since the start of 2024. “Beverly Hills 90210” star Shannen Doherty, “Bob Newhart Show” star Bob Newhart, “An Officer and a Gentleman” Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr., “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor Richard Lewis, “Starsky and Hutch” star David Soul and “Honeymooners” star Joyce Randolph, who played Trixie, are among celebrities from the world of television who have died.
In film, cinephiles are remembering actor Donald Sutherland, producer Roger Corman, “Chinatown” screenwriter Robert Towne, “Moonstruck” director Norman Jewison and “The Shining” star Shelley Duvall.
Last year, the entertainment community said goodbye to celebrities including musicians Jimmy Buffett, Shane McGowan, Robbie Robertson and David Crosby, actors Andre Braugher and Matthew Perry, writer-producer Norman Lear and director William Friedkin.
In film, cinephiles are remembering actor Donald Sutherland, producer Roger Corman, “Chinatown” screenwriter Robert Towne, “Moonstruck” director Norman Jewison and “The Shining” star Shelley Duvall.
Last year, the entertainment community said goodbye to celebrities including musicians Jimmy Buffett, Shane McGowan, Robbie Robertson and David Crosby, actors Andre Braugher and Matthew Perry, writer-producer Norman Lear and director William Friedkin.
- 7/30/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
A couple of years ago, Taika Waititi slid into Lisa Kudrow’s Instagram DMs with a once-in-a-lifetime proposition: How would she feel about visiting New Zealand for the first time and filming a fantasy show — a genre she had yet to explore — for six months?
It was an offer that Kudrow, who was born and raised in Los Angeles and doesn’t particularly love to travel for long stretches of time, couldn’t pass up. The show in question was Time Bandits — Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris’ series adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy classic. The original film starred Gilliam’s Monty Python co-stars John Cleese and Michael Palin, as well as Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall and Ian Holm.
In the new Apple TV+ series, which premiered Wednesday, Kudrow stars as Penelope, the de facto leader of a ragtag group of thieves who is forced to journey through time and space with an 11-year-old,...
It was an offer that Kudrow, who was born and raised in Los Angeles and doesn’t particularly love to travel for long stretches of time, couldn’t pass up. The show in question was Time Bandits — Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris’ series adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy classic. The original film starred Gilliam’s Monty Python co-stars John Cleese and Michael Palin, as well as Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall and Ian Holm.
In the new Apple TV+ series, which premiered Wednesday, Kudrow stars as Penelope, the de facto leader of a ragtag group of thieves who is forced to journey through time and space with an 11-year-old,...
- 7/25/2024
- by Max Gao
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
My World Of Flops is Nathan Rabin’s survey of books, television shows, musical releases, or other forms of entertainment that were financial flops, critical failures, or lack a substantial cult following.In a 2022 interview with Vulture, Golden Raspberries co-founder Maureen Murphy addressed one of the odious organization’s most...
- 7/25/2024
- by Nathan Rabin
- avclub.com
James McAvoy, with his acting prowess, has etched a unique place in Hollywood. However, his versatility came on full display when he got on board the psychological thriller Split (2016). The movie’s eerie atmosphere and spine-chilling storyline kept the audience on the edge of their seats. But for McAvoy, the story of being part of such complex movies was far from over. And he’s back with another mind-bending thriller, Speak No Evil.
James McAvoy in a still from the Speak No Evil trailer || Universal Pictures
Not just that, but McAvoy’s one particular scene in the trailer takes the audience back to a chilling scene from The Shining with Jack Nicholson leading the way. Is it a coincidence or a perfectly planned homage?
The Speak No Evil Trailer Allegedly Alludes to a Particular Eerie Scene From The Shining James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis in a still from the Speak No Evil...
James McAvoy in a still from the Speak No Evil trailer || Universal Pictures
Not just that, but McAvoy’s one particular scene in the trailer takes the audience back to a chilling scene from The Shining with Jack Nicholson leading the way. Is it a coincidence or a perfectly planned homage?
The Speak No Evil Trailer Allegedly Alludes to a Particular Eerie Scene From The Shining James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis in a still from the Speak No Evil...
- 7/24/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
If you had a superpower, what would it be? You could read people’s thoughts – but isn’t that a bit invasive? Teleportation would be nice — fly without the Tsa. And, for the really adventurous, there’s time travel. You could hang out with anyone from Vlad the Impaler to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Of course, there’s the question that haunts the invisible man as well: Do your clothes travel with you?
With “Time Bandits,” a ten-part Apple TV+ fantasy series aimed at the YA audience and the young at heart, clothes, backpacks, a magic map of the universe and loot can make it through the portals between say, the Pleistocene Era and the Harlem Renaissance. Inspired by the manic and maniacal 1981 movie of the same name from Monty Python duo Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin and starring John Cleese, Sean Connery and the late Shelley Duvall, this TV adventure...
With “Time Bandits,” a ten-part Apple TV+ fantasy series aimed at the YA audience and the young at heart, clothes, backpacks, a magic map of the universe and loot can make it through the portals between say, the Pleistocene Era and the Harlem Renaissance. Inspired by the manic and maniacal 1981 movie of the same name from Monty Python duo Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin and starring John Cleese, Sean Connery and the late Shelley Duvall, this TV adventure...
- 7/23/2024
- by Thelma Adams
- The Wrap
There are some actors who you recognize immediately. They are unique, iconic, and simply stand out because they have a magic about them that can’t be replicated. Sadly we lost one of these icons recently when the news was reported that Shelley Duvall had passed away at the age of 75. Duvall had gone out of the public eye for a number of years until quite recently. But with her passing the world lost an actress that was unique, talented, and brought to the screen a special sort of magic that’s hard to find. So in celebration of the life of Shelley Duvall, let’s take a look back on Whatever Happened to This Horror Star.
Shelley Duvall was born in 1949 in Blanco, Texas. Shelley was the oldest child of her parents Bobbie Ruth and Robert Duvall. Her other three siblings were all sons, Scott, Shane, and Stewart. I...
Shelley Duvall was born in 1949 in Blanco, Texas. Shelley was the oldest child of her parents Bobbie Ruth and Robert Duvall. Her other three siblings were all sons, Scott, Shane, and Stewart. I...
- 7/23/2024
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
by Cláudio Alves
Shelley Duvall behind the scenes of her last film, The Forest Hills (2023).
First of all, preemptive apologies for the solipsism.
For the past few weeks, I've been struggling with a mounting number of celebrity deaths, each deserving of a tribute. Yet, with every single one comes the need for research, and then, when I think I'll be able to write a good obituary, another loss hits. For a while, I considered doing a giant post, built from essential information on each dear departed artist. It wouldn't be akin to that extensive Donald Sutherland homage - to give an example - but it'd be something. Still, the work dragged on, the pressure mounted, and the delay was reaching absurd proportion. I can only say sorry, dear reader.
This past Wednesday, as I celebrated my 30th birthday, such affairs still haunted me. And maybe because I was surrounded by friends,...
Shelley Duvall behind the scenes of her last film, The Forest Hills (2023).
First of all, preemptive apologies for the solipsism.
For the past few weeks, I've been struggling with a mounting number of celebrity deaths, each deserving of a tribute. Yet, with every single one comes the need for research, and then, when I think I'll be able to write a good obituary, another loss hits. For a while, I considered doing a giant post, built from essential information on each dear departed artist. It wouldn't be akin to that extensive Donald Sutherland homage - to give an example - but it'd be something. Still, the work dragged on, the pressure mounted, and the delay was reaching absurd proportion. I can only say sorry, dear reader.
This past Wednesday, as I celebrated my 30th birthday, such affairs still haunted me. And maybe because I was surrounded by friends,...
- 7/21/2024
- by Cláudio Alves
- FilmExperience
It was the year 1974 when a TV show titled Happy Days aired in the United States. With cameos from Robin Williams to other notable actors, Happy Days found fame and viewers over the 11 years that it aired.
Robin Williams as Mork in a still from Happy Days | Paramount Television
With Ron Howard starring in the lead role alongside Henry Wrinkler, the television show had one peculiar episode starring Robin Williams which was inspired by Star Wars!
When Robin Williams Became Mork
Williams found worldwide fame as a stand-up comedian and a great actor. Starring in projects like The Dead Poets Society to Popeye, the world loved watching Williams and naturally, he appeared in Happy Days.
Robin Williams as Mork in a still from Happy Days | Paramount Television
In 1978, an episode was released titled “My Favorite Orkan”. The premise of that episode was Robin Williams appearing as an alien Mork who...
Robin Williams as Mork in a still from Happy Days | Paramount Television
With Ron Howard starring in the lead role alongside Henry Wrinkler, the television show had one peculiar episode starring Robin Williams which was inspired by Star Wars!
When Robin Williams Became Mork
Williams found worldwide fame as a stand-up comedian and a great actor. Starring in projects like The Dead Poets Society to Popeye, the world loved watching Williams and naturally, he appeared in Happy Days.
Robin Williams as Mork in a still from Happy Days | Paramount Television
In 1978, an episode was released titled “My Favorite Orkan”. The premise of that episode was Robin Williams appearing as an alien Mork who...
- 7/20/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
(Warning: This article has major spoilers for "Twisters," so proceed with caution.)
The hit 1996 disaster movie "Twister" is packed with memorable moments. Whether it's one of the visual effects-laden sequences that put Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton in the middle of several deadly tornadoes, including that one with a flying cow (which isn't duplicated in "Twisters"), or the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman throwing around phrases like "the suck zone" and "imminent rueage." But perhaps the most visually striking moment of tornado mayhem comes at night when a destructive funnel cloud is only visible amidst flashes of lightning that surround it.
During one of the moments of levity between intense storm-chasing sequences, Jo (Helen Hunt), Bill (Bill Paxton), and the rest of the crew are relaxing near a motel with a drive-in movie theater just next door. "The Shining" is playing on the screen, showing the moment Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson...
The hit 1996 disaster movie "Twister" is packed with memorable moments. Whether it's one of the visual effects-laden sequences that put Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton in the middle of several deadly tornadoes, including that one with a flying cow (which isn't duplicated in "Twisters"), or the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman throwing around phrases like "the suck zone" and "imminent rueage." But perhaps the most visually striking moment of tornado mayhem comes at night when a destructive funnel cloud is only visible amidst flashes of lightning that surround it.
During one of the moments of levity between intense storm-chasing sequences, Jo (Helen Hunt), Bill (Bill Paxton), and the rest of the crew are relaxing near a motel with a drive-in movie theater just next door. "The Shining" is playing on the screen, showing the moment Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson...
- 7/19/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The Empire Podcast #626: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos, June Squibb, Lee Isaac Chung
On this week's Empire Podcast we've another veritable guestapalooza for you, folks! First up, Chris Hewitt chats up a storm with Twisters stars Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Phizzy Pigtails aficionado Anthony Ramos [19:46 - 35:02 approx]. Then, our man Hewitt's back on the meteorological movie beat again for more Twisters talk with the film's director, Lee Isaac Chung [1:39:17 - 1:56:06 approx]. Sandwiched between all the 'nado nattering, our very own news editor extraordinaire Beth Webb has a lovely audience with the marvellous June Squibb, star of Oap revenge joyride Thelma. [1:01:03 - 1:13:59 approx]
Then, back in the podbooth Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and returning fourth chairer (and best dressed man of all time) Jeremy Dylan, where the team discuss the ultimate Mount Rushmore question: What is our Mount Rushmore of films with Mount, Rushmore, Rush, or More in the title? Elsewhere, the pod squad cast their eagle eye over the week's movie news, including discussion...
Then, back in the podbooth Chris is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and returning fourth chairer (and best dressed man of all time) Jeremy Dylan, where the team discuss the ultimate Mount Rushmore question: What is our Mount Rushmore of films with Mount, Rushmore, Rush, or More in the title? Elsewhere, the pod squad cast their eagle eye over the week's movie news, including discussion...
- 7/19/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Robert Altman was in Houston filming “Brewster McCloud” when he met Shelley Duvall at a party. After the filmmaker and his crew became close to Duvall, Altman was convinced that she would be perfect as the off-beat young woman who falls for Brewster. Duvall, who had sold cosmetics and studied nutrition in college, was stunned. “I’m not an actress,” she insisted. To which Altman replied, “Oh yes, you are.”
At least that’s the way that Keith Carradine, a frequent collaborator of both Altman and Duvall, heard it. “I love that story,” Carradine says. “It’s so Bob, it’s so Shelley.”
Duvall died on July 11 at the age of 75, having long ago left Hollywood, but she left behind a treasure trove of indelible onscreen performances, playing Jack Nicholson’s terrified wife in “The Shining,” as well as a series of quirky roles in Altman films like “Nashville,” “3 Women” and “Popeye,...
At least that’s the way that Keith Carradine, a frequent collaborator of both Altman and Duvall, heard it. “I love that story,” Carradine says. “It’s so Bob, it’s so Shelley.”
Duvall died on July 11 at the age of 75, having long ago left Hollywood, but she left behind a treasure trove of indelible onscreen performances, playing Jack Nicholson’s terrified wife in “The Shining,” as well as a series of quirky roles in Altman films like “Nashville,” “3 Women” and “Popeye,...
- 7/18/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
A quarter of a century on, Nicole Kidman, co-star of 1999’s Eyes Wide Shut, recalls the challenges of working with Stanley Kubrick.
It’s been 25 years since the release of Eyes Wide Shut, the last film by the legendary Stanley Kubrick, who died just six days after delivering his cut of the film to Warner Bros. The erotic drama still holds the record for the longest continuous shoot in cinema history and took stars Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise out of the Hollywood picture for a chunk of their careers.
Still, it’s not every day you get to work with a living legend, and with the recent passing of The Shining star Shelley Duvall, there’s cause to remember how Kubrick’s directorial style could be rather challenging. Marking Eyes Wide Shut's anniversary, Kidman has been reflecting on working with the director and just how he was able...
It’s been 25 years since the release of Eyes Wide Shut, the last film by the legendary Stanley Kubrick, who died just six days after delivering his cut of the film to Warner Bros. The erotic drama still holds the record for the longest continuous shoot in cinema history and took stars Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise out of the Hollywood picture for a chunk of their careers.
Still, it’s not every day you get to work with a living legend, and with the recent passing of The Shining star Shelley Duvall, there’s cause to remember how Kubrick’s directorial style could be rather challenging. Marking Eyes Wide Shut's anniversary, Kidman has been reflecting on working with the director and just how he was able...
- 7/18/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
It’s not often that people get the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly talented Mia Goth, an English actress who has firmly established herself as a rising star in the film industry. Mia not only stars as the titular character but also serves as an executive producer in A24’s MaXXXine. Directed by Ti West, this film is the third and final chapter in a highly acclaimed trilogy, all featuring Goth. Following the aftermath of X, the story tracks the thriller’s sole survivor as she ventures to Los Angeles on her journey towards fame. The film was released in theaters nationwide on July 5, 2024.
Mia previously starred in, wrote, and executive produced Pearl, a prequel to X that earned her two Critics Choice Awards. She will soon wrap production for Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, co-starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi,...
Mia previously starred in, wrote, and executive produced Pearl, a prequel to X that earned her two Critics Choice Awards. She will soon wrap production for Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, co-starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi,...
- 7/17/2024
- by Peter Campbell
- Love Horror
The Overlook Hotel is being revisited in a new “The Shining” documentary, certified by the Stanley Kubrick Film Archive and family estate.
The just-announced documentary, titled “Shine On – The Forgotten ‘Shining’ Location,” will premiere on the official Stanley Kubrick YouTube channel on Friday, July 26 at 11 a.m. Pst/2 p.m. Est to commemorate the late filmmaker’s birthday. The feature captures the location scouting and making of the art direction for the Overlook Hotel at Elstree Studios.
Michael Sheen narrates “Shine On,” which includes interviews with “The Shining” executive producer Jan Harlan, art director Les Tomkins, and Kubrick’s daughter Katharina Kubrick, who worked as a location researcher on the film. The interviewees will “revisit the studio locations and share their memories about a film frequently voted the best horror film of all time,” per the official synopsis.
Almost 50 years after the film’s release, all the Overlook Hotel’s...
The just-announced documentary, titled “Shine On – The Forgotten ‘Shining’ Location,” will premiere on the official Stanley Kubrick YouTube channel on Friday, July 26 at 11 a.m. Pst/2 p.m. Est to commemorate the late filmmaker’s birthday. The feature captures the location scouting and making of the art direction for the Overlook Hotel at Elstree Studios.
Michael Sheen narrates “Shine On,” which includes interviews with “The Shining” executive producer Jan Harlan, art director Les Tomkins, and Kubrick’s daughter Katharina Kubrick, who worked as a location researcher on the film. The interviewees will “revisit the studio locations and share their memories about a film frequently voted the best horror film of all time,” per the official synopsis.
Almost 50 years after the film’s release, all the Overlook Hotel’s...
- 7/17/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Pop culture and entertainment fans have lost a number of icons over the past few days. First was Shelley Duvall on July 11th, followed by Richard Simmons two days later. That day, it was also announced that Shannen Doherty – star of Beverly Hills 90210, Charmed and more – had passed away after a long battle with cancer at just 53. Now, Kevin Smith – who directed Doherty in 1995’s Mallrats – has broken his Silent Bob ways to honor the late actress.
It was no secret that Shannen Doherty held a grudge against Mallrats for the toll it took on her career but she and her director did end up having a good relationship. As such, Smith took to social media following the loss of his star, who was by far the most famous in the cast at that point. In his lengthy post, he wrote, in part: “Long before any other pop culture figure...
It was no secret that Shannen Doherty held a grudge against Mallrats for the toll it took on her career but she and her director did end up having a good relationship. As such, Smith took to social media following the loss of his star, who was by far the most famous in the cast at that point. In his lengthy post, he wrote, in part: “Long before any other pop culture figure...
- 7/17/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Actress Shelley Duvall, who was known for playing eccentric characters in several popular films recently passed away due to complications from diabetes. The veteran actress left behind a lasting legacy, which for better or worse includes her iconic performance in the 1980 horror film The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick.
The Shining marks Shelley Duvall’s most iconic role (Credit: Warner Bros).
The film proved to be extremely challenging for Duvall and the excruciating process she underwent deeply affected her even during the later stages of her career. However, during an interview conducted before the film’s shooting, Duvall suggested that she was aware of the challenges of working with Kubrick, and here is what she had to say.
Shelley Duvall Knew the Challenges of Working With Stanley Kubrick on The Shining
Actress Shelley Duvall played the role of Wendy Torrance in The Shining, starring opposite Jack Nicholson. The film initially...
The Shining marks Shelley Duvall’s most iconic role (Credit: Warner Bros).
The film proved to be extremely challenging for Duvall and the excruciating process she underwent deeply affected her even during the later stages of her career. However, during an interview conducted before the film’s shooting, Duvall suggested that she was aware of the challenges of working with Kubrick, and here is what she had to say.
Shelley Duvall Knew the Challenges of Working With Stanley Kubrick on The Shining
Actress Shelley Duvall played the role of Wendy Torrance in The Shining, starring opposite Jack Nicholson. The film initially...
- 7/15/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Faye Dunaway and Jack Nicholson starred in the 1974 classic thriller film, Chinatown. The film was helmed by Roman Polanski, who was known to be a difficult director to work with. Dunaway had difficult times with the director while filming Chinatown, but she claimed that Jack Nicholson helped her through some of these difficult times.
Jack Nicholson in a still from Chinatown | Long Road Productions
However, Shelley Duvall, who worked with him on The Shining, had no such story to share even though Stanley Kubrick made her experience a nightmare. Nicholson saw that Duvall was undergoing emotional turmoil during the film and chose to do nothing to help her.
Jack Nicholson Helped Faye Dunaway During The Filming Of Chinatown Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in a still from Chinatown | Long Road Productions
Faye Dunaway had a pretty complicated time working on Roman Polanski‘s Chinatown. While Polanski was a challenging filmmaker,...
Jack Nicholson in a still from Chinatown | Long Road Productions
However, Shelley Duvall, who worked with him on The Shining, had no such story to share even though Stanley Kubrick made her experience a nightmare. Nicholson saw that Duvall was undergoing emotional turmoil during the film and chose to do nothing to help her.
Jack Nicholson Helped Faye Dunaway During The Filming Of Chinatown Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in a still from Chinatown | Long Road Productions
Faye Dunaway had a pretty complicated time working on Roman Polanski‘s Chinatown. While Polanski was a challenging filmmaker,...
- 7/14/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Robin Williams was an iconic figure in Hollywood who will be forever remembered for his iconic films, roles, and, comedy. An old clip of Williams was recently shared on the internet and the world is in love with it.
Matt Damon and Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
It was 1977 when a show titled Laugh-In aired on television. From various cameos by stars to comedians doing funny bits and skits, the show was quite popular during that time.
When Robin Williams Met Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was a veteran singer known for songs like Fly Me To The Moon and New York, New York. Well, the singer also appeared in one episode of Laugh-In and that’s when Aladdin star Robin Williams made a simple cameo.
Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra in Guys and Dolls | Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Back in 1977, no one really knew who Robin Williams was.
Matt Damon and Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
It was 1977 when a show titled Laugh-In aired on television. From various cameos by stars to comedians doing funny bits and skits, the show was quite popular during that time.
When Robin Williams Met Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was a veteran singer known for songs like Fly Me To The Moon and New York, New York. Well, the singer also appeared in one episode of Laugh-In and that’s when Aladdin star Robin Williams made a simple cameo.
Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra in Guys and Dolls | Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Back in 1977, no one really knew who Robin Williams was.
- 7/14/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Shelley Duvall, the iconic actress known for her distinctive voice, striking appearance, and memorable performances, passed away on July 11, 2024. She was 75 years old. Duvall’s contributions to film and television left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, and her death is a significant loss to the world of cinema. Duvall’s cause of death was due to complications from diabetes, and she was bedridden for several months prior to her passing. Her longtime partner Dan Gilroy says the actress died in her sleep sometime after midnight.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Shelley Alexis Duvall was born on July 7, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas. Her early life was far from the limelight, as she initially pursued a degree in nutrition and diet therapy. However, her life took an unexpected turn when she was discovered by director Robert Altman at a party. Altman saw something unique in Duvall, leading to her film...
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Shelley Alexis Duvall was born on July 7, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas. Her early life was far from the limelight, as she initially pursued a degree in nutrition and diet therapy. However, her life took an unexpected turn when she was discovered by director Robert Altman at a party. Altman saw something unique in Duvall, leading to her film...
- 7/13/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Shelley Duvall, known for her roles in The Shining and Nashville, died of diabetes complications on Thursday in Blanco, Texas, at the age of 75.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life, partner and friend left us last night. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away beautiful Shelley,” said her partner Dan Gilroy in a statement.
Duvall was known as the late director Robert Altman’s protege in the 1970s and 1980s. After meeting the infamous director while filming Brewster Cloud, Duvall went on to star in five more of his films, including McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Thieves Like Us, Nashville, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson and 3 Women. She also starred as Olive Oyl in Altman’s Popeye.
“[Altman] has great confidence in me,” she told the New York Times in 1977. “And a trust and respect for me, and he doesn’t put any restrictions on me or intimidate me,...
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life, partner and friend left us last night. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away beautiful Shelley,” said her partner Dan Gilroy in a statement.
Duvall was known as the late director Robert Altman’s protege in the 1970s and 1980s. After meeting the infamous director while filming Brewster Cloud, Duvall went on to star in five more of his films, including McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Thieves Like Us, Nashville, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson and 3 Women. She also starred as Olive Oyl in Altman’s Popeye.
“[Altman] has great confidence in me,” she told the New York Times in 1977. “And a trust and respect for me, and he doesn’t put any restrictions on me or intimidate me,...
- 7/13/2024
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
Shelley Duvall, the celebrated actress known for her iconic roles in The Shining and numerous Robert Altman films, passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. She died peacefully in her sleep at home in Blanco, Texas, due to complications from diabetes, announced her longtime partner Dan Gilroy. A Deeply Impactful Career Duvall’s career spanned several decades and included many memorable performances. Her portrayal of Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining remains one of the most enduring images in horror cinema. In an intense filming schedule that reportedly took 127 takes for one scene, Duvall delivered a performance...
- 7/13/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Shelley Duvall, the captivating actress known for her distinctive roles in films like The Shining and Robert Altman’s masterpieces, has passed away at the age of 75. She died peacefully in her sleep from complications related to diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas. “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” shared Dan Gilroy, her life partner since 1989. An Illustrious Career Begins Born on July 7, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, Shelley Alexis Duvall’s distinctive appearance and talent set her apart from the beginning. She...
- 7/13/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
American actress Shelley Duvall, famed for her unique roles in films like The Shining and Annie Hall, passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. Her longtime partner, Dan Gilroy, shared in a statement, My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley. A storied career with Robert Altman Duvall’s entry into acting can be traced back to a chance encounter. At a party in Houston in 1970, she met members of director Robert Altman‘s crew. This meeting led to her being cast in Altman’s quirky film...
- 7/13/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Shelley Duvall, the wide-eyed, enigmatic actress known for her roles in Robert Altman’s films and Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. She died in her sleep from complications related to diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas, according to her spokesperson, Gary Springer. My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley, said Dan Gilroy, her partner since 1989. In a pivotal moment in 2016, Duvall appeared on an episode of Dr. Phil, revealing her battles with mental illness and stating,I...
- 7/12/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
On this week's Empire Podcast we have another brace of cracking guests. First up, It Follows star Maika Monroe returns to the show to talk to Chris Hewitt about her terrifying new horror film, Longlegs [25:43 — 39:01 approx], inadvertently inspiring Chris to launch the Empire Podcast Hall Of Fame for repeat guests in the process. Elsewhere, making his long, long overdue debut on the pod is the great Griffin Dunne, star of An American Werewolf In London and After Hours, who sits down with Chris to talk about his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir [59:29 - 1:19:24 approx]. It's a conversation that runs the emotional gauntlet from the funny to the tragic, and we hope he comes back many times — a Hall Of Fame spot surely awaits.
Either side of our star interviews, Chris is joined in the podbooth this week by Helen O'Hara and Alex Godfrey to tackle this week's Gladiator II inspired...
Either side of our star interviews, Chris is joined in the podbooth this week by Helen O'Hara and Alex Godfrey to tackle this week's Gladiator II inspired...
- 7/12/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Shelley Duvall, known for her roles in The Shining and Nashville, has passed away at 75 from complications of diabetes. The actress died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas. My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley, shared her life partner, Dan Gilroy. An Unforgettable Talent Known for her distinctive wide-eyed look and unique talent, Shelley Duvall’s career was marked by a series of unforgettable performances. Raised in Texas, she was initially discovered by Robert Altman’s team at a party. She soon became...
- 7/12/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
The ’70s were an important period for Hollywood, which saw the rise of many auteurs, who redefined the medium, and Hollywood giants like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, etc. Shelley Duvall was one of the prominent names that garnered traction during this period following the actor’s appearance in her frequent collaborator Robert Altman’s Nashville.
However, her biggest challenge arrived when she joined forces with auteur Stanley Kubrick, most notable for his knack for perfection, which ended up being extremely excruciating for Duvall.
Shelley Duvall’s Excruciating Experience in The Shining Shelley Duvall in The Shining | Warner Bros.
When it comes to adaptations of acclaimed novels, straying away from the source material is often a recipe for disaster. However, this doesn’t apply to Stanley Kubrick, as despite not sticking to the original book by Stephen King, 1980’s The Shining became a major critical hit, which saw Duvell delivering an iconic performance.
However, her biggest challenge arrived when she joined forces with auteur Stanley Kubrick, most notable for his knack for perfection, which ended up being extremely excruciating for Duvall.
Shelley Duvall’s Excruciating Experience in The Shining Shelley Duvall in The Shining | Warner Bros.
When it comes to adaptations of acclaimed novels, straying away from the source material is often a recipe for disaster. However, this doesn’t apply to Stanley Kubrick, as despite not sticking to the original book by Stephen King, 1980’s The Shining became a major critical hit, which saw Duvell delivering an iconic performance.
- 7/12/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Dr. Phil aka Phil McGraw came under fire in 2016 for exploiting a mentally ill Shelley Duvall by putting her on live television. The show televised Duvall in an agitated and disoriented state. At one point in the interview, Duvall asked for help saying that she was very sick. Dr. Phil never issued an apology for the incident and he went on to show no regret even years after the episode aired.
Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance in The Shining | The Producer Circle Company
Hollywood celebrities and fans are pouring in their final respects for Duvall, who died in her sleep on Thursday. Duvall was best known for her incredible performances in the thriller genre. Her most famous roles were in Robert Altman’s Nashville and Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.
Dr. Phil Defended Putting A Mentally Unstable Shelley Duvall In Front Of The Camera Shelley Duvall with Dr. Phil on...
Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance in The Shining | The Producer Circle Company
Hollywood celebrities and fans are pouring in their final respects for Duvall, who died in her sleep on Thursday. Duvall was best known for her incredible performances in the thriller genre. Her most famous roles were in Robert Altman’s Nashville and Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.
Dr. Phil Defended Putting A Mentally Unstable Shelley Duvall In Front Of The Camera Shelley Duvall with Dr. Phil on...
- 7/12/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Film folklore is long shadowed by a story as intricate and subtle as the haunting hallways of the Overlook Hotel. It’s not going to be simple, but are you prepared to explore the rumors that circulated practically immediately after Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film The Shining came to light in 1980?
These murmurs weren’t just about the bone-chilling performance of Shelley Duvall, whose portrayal of the tortured wife almost immediately became the stuff of Hollywood legend. But it was also about the tempestuous sea that was the film’s production, where it was said that Kubrick, in his compulsive quest for perfection, demanded a symphony of takes for each scene, pushing Duvall to the brink of endurance.
Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance in The Shining
It is also devastating to learn that the actress breathed her last breath yesterday. She reportedly died from diabetic complications. Despite the tales of Duvall’s alleged mistreatment,...
These murmurs weren’t just about the bone-chilling performance of Shelley Duvall, whose portrayal of the tortured wife almost immediately became the stuff of Hollywood legend. But it was also about the tempestuous sea that was the film’s production, where it was said that Kubrick, in his compulsive quest for perfection, demanded a symphony of takes for each scene, pushing Duvall to the brink of endurance.
Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance in The Shining
It is also devastating to learn that the actress breathed her last breath yesterday. She reportedly died from diabetic complications. Despite the tales of Duvall’s alleged mistreatment,...
- 7/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Shelley Duvall, the distinctive actress known for her standout roles in ‘The Shining’ and ‘Nashville,’ has passed away at 75 due to complications from diabetes. Duvall’s partner, Dan Gilroy, confirmed her passing, stating, My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley. From Texas Roots to Hollywood Fame Duvall was born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1949. She didn’t grow up with dreams of being an actor, but circumstances led her to a remarkable career. A chance encounter with Robert Altman’s staff members at a party significantly altered...
- 7/12/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Some sad news to report today, as The Shining and Popeye actress Shelley Duvall has passed away at the age of 75. Reports (via FearHQ.com) indicate that Duvall died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” said Dan Gilroy, her life partner since 1989.
The two-time Emmy nominee had all-but retired from acting by the mid-1990s, but left behind a memorable body of work, including seven films directed by her mentor, Robert Altman.
She made her onscreen debut as Astrodome tour guide Suzanne Davis in Brewster McCloud (1970), later appearing as a mail-order bride in McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971); bank robber Keith Carradine's love interest in Thieves Like Us (1974); groupie L.A. Joan in Nashville (1975); the wife of President Grover Cleveland in Buffalo Bill and the Indians,...
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” said Dan Gilroy, her life partner since 1989.
The two-time Emmy nominee had all-but retired from acting by the mid-1990s, but left behind a memorable body of work, including seven films directed by her mentor, Robert Altman.
She made her onscreen debut as Astrodome tour guide Suzanne Davis in Brewster McCloud (1970), later appearing as a mail-order bride in McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971); bank robber Keith Carradine's love interest in Thieves Like Us (1974); groupie L.A. Joan in Nashville (1975); the wife of President Grover Cleveland in Buffalo Bill and the Indians,...
- 7/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Shelley Duvall Says Her The Shining Role Had Her 'Crying 12 Hours A Day For Weeks' - Main Image
Shelley Duvall, best known for The Shining, admittedly experienced difficulty filming on set under Eyes Wide Shut and 2001: A Space Odyssey director Stanley Kubrick's radar.
One particular scene she can never seem to forget is the one where she had to cry "for weeks on end."
The Iconic Scream Queen Did Not Have A Grand Time on The Shining
Duvall rose to the top in Hollywood the moment she debuted as Jack Torrance's wife, Wendy, in the critically acclaimed film adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining novel.
However, the actress previously revealed that filming the cult classic had proven to be quite a challenge.
In a 1981 interview with People, Duvall shared that director Stanley Kubrick had her "crying 12 hours a day for weeks on end." While The Shining may...
Shelley Duvall, best known for The Shining, admittedly experienced difficulty filming on set under Eyes Wide Shut and 2001: A Space Odyssey director Stanley Kubrick's radar.
One particular scene she can never seem to forget is the one where she had to cry "for weeks on end."
The Iconic Scream Queen Did Not Have A Grand Time on The Shining
Duvall rose to the top in Hollywood the moment she debuted as Jack Torrance's wife, Wendy, in the critically acclaimed film adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining novel.
However, the actress previously revealed that filming the cult classic had proven to be quite a challenge.
In a 1981 interview with People, Duvall shared that director Stanley Kubrick had her "crying 12 hours a day for weeks on end." While The Shining may...
- 7/12/2024
- EpicStream
Shelley Duvall Found Acting Comeback 'So Much Fun' in 2023 Werewolf Flick, Prior to Her Death - Main Image
The Shining star Shelley Duvall made her acting comeback in a 2023 Werewolf flick prior to her death. Duvall, who left Hollywood for 20 years, returned in a horror movie, unbeknownst to anyone that it would be her last.
Why The Shining Star Returned to Acting After 20 Years
Shelley Duvall, who died on July 11 at 75 years old, retired from Hollywood in the early 2000s after starring in The Shining, Popeye, and Nashville.
According to People, Duvall's brother was diagnosed with spinal cancer, leading her to move back to Texas and look after him, "It's the longest sabbatical I ever took," she said, adding that she left for important reasons, "To get in touch with my family again."
By October 2022, Duvall was confirmed that she was set to make a cameo in The Forest Hills,...
The Shining star Shelley Duvall made her acting comeback in a 2023 Werewolf flick prior to her death. Duvall, who left Hollywood for 20 years, returned in a horror movie, unbeknownst to anyone that it would be her last.
Why The Shining Star Returned to Acting After 20 Years
Shelley Duvall, who died on July 11 at 75 years old, retired from Hollywood in the early 2000s after starring in The Shining, Popeye, and Nashville.
According to People, Duvall's brother was diagnosed with spinal cancer, leading her to move back to Texas and look after him, "It's the longest sabbatical I ever took," she said, adding that she left for important reasons, "To get in touch with my family again."
By October 2022, Duvall was confirmed that she was set to make a cameo in The Forest Hills,...
- 7/12/2024
- EpicStream
From the moment she appeared on screen, Shelley Duvall had an inherent, if unconventional, star quality. Recruited by Robert Altman to play a supporting role in his bizarro “M*A*S*H” follow-up “Brewster McCloud,” Duvall had no formal acting training or experience the first time she walked onto a movie set; she was a student at a junior college studying nutrition and diet therapy, who had never even left the state of Texas. But with her effortlessly charming performance in the film, she proved herself a natural.
What made Duvall such a brilliant actor? Part of it is her distinctive appearance: she was beautiful, but not generically so, with high cheekbones and large, expressive eyes that made her face a canvas to project emotions onto, be it terror or longing or despair. She had a knack for playing into the eccentricities and oddities of her characters, adding an offbeat...
What made Duvall such a brilliant actor? Part of it is her distinctive appearance: she was beautiful, but not generically so, with high cheekbones and large, expressive eyes that made her face a canvas to project emotions onto, be it terror or longing or despair. She had a knack for playing into the eccentricities and oddities of her characters, adding an offbeat...
- 7/12/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
When Shelley Duvall was cast to play Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” (1980), the film she would become most famous for, it was overwhelmingly the most mainstream movie she’d ever done — but more to the point, it was the most mainstream character. Duvall, who died July 11 at 75, had spent the better part of a decade playing vibrant kooks and eccentrics in Robert Altman movies. She had also rocked that cameo in “Annie Hall” as a Rolling Stone reporter who dates Alvy Singer and says, “Sex with you is really a Kafkaesque experience.”
But in “The Shining,” Duvall, with her feather voice and beaming doll-like features, was suddenly called on to incarnate the essence of normality. And she did it as if born to it. She played Wendy in long black lank hair, toning down her natural Texas drawl to something that sounded more neutral and Midwestern. The...
But in “The Shining,” Duvall, with her feather voice and beaming doll-like features, was suddenly called on to incarnate the essence of normality. And she did it as if born to it. She played Wendy in long black lank hair, toning down her natural Texas drawl to something that sounded more neutral and Midwestern. The...
- 7/11/2024
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Shelley Duvall, one of the most iconic movie stars of the ’70s and ’80s, died on Thursday from complications related to diabetes. She was 75.
Duvall got her start working with Robert Altman, with her first acting role coming in his 1970 film Brewster McCloud. This sparked a longtime collaboration and friendship, with Duvall starring in other Altman films like Nashville, 3 Women and Popeye.
Her work with Altman led to being cast in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining as Wendy Torrance, her most recognizable role. In addition to her film work, Duvall hosted and created the children’s series Faerie Tale Theatre and Bedtime Stories.
In 2002, Duvall decided to retire from acting. Following the attention from The Hollywood Reporter‘s 2021 cover story on her reclusive life in Texas Hill Country post-Hollywood, the actress returned to the screen in the 2023 independent horror film The Forest Hills.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us.
Duvall got her start working with Robert Altman, with her first acting role coming in his 1970 film Brewster McCloud. This sparked a longtime collaboration and friendship, with Duvall starring in other Altman films like Nashville, 3 Women and Popeye.
Her work with Altman led to being cast in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining as Wendy Torrance, her most recognizable role. In addition to her film work, Duvall hosted and created the children’s series Faerie Tale Theatre and Bedtime Stories.
In 2002, Duvall decided to retire from acting. Following the attention from The Hollywood Reporter‘s 2021 cover story on her reclusive life in Texas Hill Country post-Hollywood, the actress returned to the screen in the 2023 independent horror film The Forest Hills.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us.
- 7/11/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment, the company whose assets include DVD rental kiosk operator Redbox and Screen Media, has shut down after a judge granted permission to switch a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to a Chapter 7 liquidation process.
The move comes after Chicken Soup filed for Chapter 11 in late June, by which time sources say unpaid invoices had been piling up. According to the bankruptcy filing the company carried a $970m debt load.
On Wednesday a US judge allowed the company to convert to a Chapter 7 filing. Some 1,000 employees are understood to be losing their jobs without severance payments and 24,000 Redbox kiosks are closing.
The move comes after Chicken Soup filed for Chapter 11 in late June, by which time sources say unpaid invoices had been piling up. According to the bankruptcy filing the company carried a $970m debt load.
On Wednesday a US judge allowed the company to convert to a Chapter 7 filing. Some 1,000 employees are understood to be losing their jobs without severance payments and 24,000 Redbox kiosks are closing.
- 7/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
The Shining, a landmark movie in Hollywood, and one of Stanley Kubrick’s greatest achievements, stands as a testament to how art can turn into a vivid nightmare and how passion can be corrupted by obsession in a single scene.
The Shining starring Jack Nicholson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures/Columbia Pictures]
The film that made Jack Nicholson the ‘Here’s Johnny’ meme king and earned Shelley Duvall an insulting Razzie holds a dark and tortured history underneath the polished surface of its pop culture fame and timelessness.
The Shining: A Slow Descent Into Depravity
Despite earning a Golden Raspberry for it, Shelley Duvall’s powerful performance in the film was not entirely an act. A tale as old as time — the terrifying chase scene through the Overlook Hotel that followed the baseball bat-wielding wife defending herself from the axe-wielding husband was maniacally filmed over 100 times to get the perfect result.
Shelley...
The Shining starring Jack Nicholson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures/Columbia Pictures]
The film that made Jack Nicholson the ‘Here’s Johnny’ meme king and earned Shelley Duvall an insulting Razzie holds a dark and tortured history underneath the polished surface of its pop culture fame and timelessness.
The Shining: A Slow Descent Into Depravity
Despite earning a Golden Raspberry for it, Shelley Duvall’s powerful performance in the film was not entirely an act. A tale as old as time — the terrifying chase scene through the Overlook Hotel that followed the baseball bat-wielding wife defending herself from the axe-wielding husband was maniacally filmed over 100 times to get the perfect result.
Shelley...
- 7/11/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The sad news came down earlier today that actress Shelley Duvall died in her sleep of complications related to diabetes. She was 75.
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us,” Dan Gilroy, her life partner, said in a statement. “Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.”
Duvall was one of the most celebrated and accomplished actresses of the Seventies. Director Robert Altman launched her career by giving her one of the lead roles in his 1970 classic Brewster McCloud. He continued to work with...
“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us,” Dan Gilroy, her life partner, said in a statement. “Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.”
Duvall was one of the most celebrated and accomplished actresses of the Seventies. Director Robert Altman launched her career by giving her one of the lead roles in his 1970 classic Brewster McCloud. He continued to work with...
- 7/11/2024
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Shelley Duvall and I crossed paths at the moment I needed her most.
It was late 2020. Covid lockdowns, George Floyd, media layoffs — everything sucked, and it wasn’t getting better. I adopted a French bulldog puppy to help me cope and named him Otto. Otto would scream every night until I brought him into bed with me, then poop in my duvet.
I tried to maintain a sense of normalcy at work. I wrote a piece for The Hollywood Reporter commemorating the 40th anniversary of Robert Altman’s Popeye. I had not seen the film since 1980. Seeing it again, I was utterly bewitched by Duvall. Her Olive Oyl, twirling around a wooden post singing “He Needs Me,” struck me as being one of the great movie musical moments.
That got me thinking about her. Where was Shelley? What was she up to? I recalled the Dr. Phil appearance — who could forget it?...
It was late 2020. Covid lockdowns, George Floyd, media layoffs — everything sucked, and it wasn’t getting better. I adopted a French bulldog puppy to help me cope and named him Otto. Otto would scream every night until I brought him into bed with me, then poop in my duvet.
I tried to maintain a sense of normalcy at work. I wrote a piece for The Hollywood Reporter commemorating the 40th anniversary of Robert Altman’s Popeye. I had not seen the film since 1980. Seeing it again, I was utterly bewitched by Duvall. Her Olive Oyl, twirling around a wooden post singing “He Needs Me,” struck me as being one of the great movie musical moments.
That got me thinking about her. Where was Shelley? What was she up to? I recalled the Dr. Phil appearance — who could forget it?...
- 7/11/2024
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Legendary actress Shelley Duvall has sadly passed away at the age of 75. Movie fans know her best for her stellar work as Wendy Torrance in The Shining, and for playing Olive Oyl in the big-screen version of Popeye — although her work in the Harland Williams vehicle RocketMan has yet to be fully-appreciated.
Anyone who grew up in the ‘80s or ‘90s likely also remembers Duvall as the host and creator of Faerie Tale Theatre, one of the most bizarre, charming and idiosyncratic children’s shows in the history of TV. Each episode presented an hour-long, live-action adaptation of a familiar (or occasionally not-so-familiar) fairy tale, featuring a double-take-inducing cast of Hollywood legends and upstart comic stars.
Where else could you find Elliott Gould playing a giant in Jack and the Beanstalk, or Joan Collins as a witch trying to capture Hansel and Gretel? Or Howie Mandel as a character named...
Anyone who grew up in the ‘80s or ‘90s likely also remembers Duvall as the host and creator of Faerie Tale Theatre, one of the most bizarre, charming and idiosyncratic children’s shows in the history of TV. Each episode presented an hour-long, live-action adaptation of a familiar (or occasionally not-so-familiar) fairy tale, featuring a double-take-inducing cast of Hollywood legends and upstart comic stars.
Where else could you find Elliott Gould playing a giant in Jack and the Beanstalk, or Joan Collins as a witch trying to capture Hansel and Gretel? Or Howie Mandel as a character named...
- 7/11/2024
- Cracked
Shelley Duvall, who passed away on July 11 at 75, was a film icon in the ’70s and ’80s.
As previously reported on Monsters and Critics, Duvall died in her sleep due to complications from diabetes.
She starred alongside Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining and Robin Williams in Popeye and appeared in several acclaimed films directed by Robert Altman, including 3 Women and Nashville.
Duvall received several accolades during her Hollywood career, including a Cannes Film Festival Award.
She also received a Peabody Award and nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Duvall’s personal life has been subject to speculation after her role in The Shining and her disappearance from Hollywood.
What happened to Stacey Duvall after The Shining?
After her rise to fame and her starring role in The Shining, Duvall continued acting for over two decades, with roles in Time Bandits...
As previously reported on Monsters and Critics, Duvall died in her sleep due to complications from diabetes.
She starred alongside Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining and Robin Williams in Popeye and appeared in several acclaimed films directed by Robert Altman, including 3 Women and Nashville.
Duvall received several accolades during her Hollywood career, including a Cannes Film Festival Award.
She also received a Peabody Award and nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Duvall’s personal life has been subject to speculation after her role in The Shining and her disappearance from Hollywood.
What happened to Stacey Duvall after The Shining?
After her rise to fame and her starring role in The Shining, Duvall continued acting for over two decades, with roles in Time Bandits...
- 7/11/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
The unique and often misunderstood actor, who has died at the age of 75, was frequently at her best with Robert Altman and memorably terrorised by Stanley Kubrick
Shelley Duvall, star of The Shining and Annie Hall, dies aged 75
It was Shelley Duvall’s destiny to become most widely known for a single film or maybe for a single poster image from it, shockingly and cartoonishly explicit. The image certainly did justice to her intensity and capacity for utterly unselfconscious performance, but said nothing about the subtlety, strength, wit and unfakable superstar quality that otherwise marked her work.
This was her Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining in 1980, playing the terrified wife of Jack Nicholson’s Jack Torrance, marooned together in a haunted offseason hotel. To the right of the poster’s frame, Duvall’s wide-open eyes and mouth – black chasms of fear, an almost supernatural and faintly eroticised image.
Shelley Duvall, star of The Shining and Annie Hall, dies aged 75
It was Shelley Duvall’s destiny to become most widely known for a single film or maybe for a single poster image from it, shockingly and cartoonishly explicit. The image certainly did justice to her intensity and capacity for utterly unselfconscious performance, but said nothing about the subtlety, strength, wit and unfakable superstar quality that otherwise marked her work.
This was her Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining in 1980, playing the terrified wife of Jack Nicholson’s Jack Torrance, marooned together in a haunted offseason hotel. To the right of the poster’s frame, Duvall’s wide-open eyes and mouth – black chasms of fear, an almost supernatural and faintly eroticised image.
- 7/11/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Shelley Duvall, known for her performance opposite Jack Nicholson in The Shining, has passed away at the age of 75, it has been confirmed. Though she didn’t appear in many projects over the past couple of decades, she starred in a range of classic movies across the 1970s and 80s.
The actor died in her sleep of complications from diabetes, at her home in Texas. Duvall’s partner Dan Gilroy confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, sharing the following statement: “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.”
Born on 7 July 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas, Shelley Duvall didn’t initially pursue an acting career in her youth, instead focusing on science, studying nutrition and diet therapy at South Texas Junior College. It was only after being discovered by members of director Robert Altman’s team...
The actor died in her sleep of complications from diabetes, at her home in Texas. Duvall’s partner Dan Gilroy confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, sharing the following statement: “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.”
Born on 7 July 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas, Shelley Duvall didn’t initially pursue an acting career in her youth, instead focusing on science, studying nutrition and diet therapy at South Texas Junior College. It was only after being discovered by members of director Robert Altman’s team...
- 7/11/2024
- by Sophie Butcher
- Empire - Movies
Shelley Duvall, the beloved actress renowned for her roles in iconic films such as The Shining, Annie Hall, and Nashville, has passed away at 75.
Her longtime partner, Dan Gilroy, confirmed the news with The Hollywood Reporter.
He revealed her cause of death, stating that she died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas, due to complications from diabetes.
In November 2016, Duvall made headlines with a disheveled appearance on an episode of the syndicated talk show Dr. Phil, where she opened up about her struggles with mental illness.
During the interview, she spoke about receiving messages from a “shapeshifting” Robin Williams after his death and mentioned malevolent forces she believed were out to harm her.
Shelley Duvall was born on July 7, 1949, in Houston, Texas, to Bobbie Ruth Crawford and lawyer Robert Richardson “Bobby” Duvall, not to be confused with the actor Robert Duvall.
Shelly Duvall was known for...
Her longtime partner, Dan Gilroy, confirmed the news with The Hollywood Reporter.
He revealed her cause of death, stating that she died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas, due to complications from diabetes.
In November 2016, Duvall made headlines with a disheveled appearance on an episode of the syndicated talk show Dr. Phil, where she opened up about her struggles with mental illness.
During the interview, she spoke about receiving messages from a “shapeshifting” Robin Williams after his death and mentioned malevolent forces she believed were out to harm her.
Shelley Duvall was born on July 7, 1949, in Houston, Texas, to Bobbie Ruth Crawford and lawyer Robert Richardson “Bobby” Duvall, not to be confused with the actor Robert Duvall.
Shelly Duvall was known for...
- 7/11/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
Shelley Duvall Photo: Warner Bros Shelley Duvall has died at the age of 75, her life partner Dan Gilroy has announced.
The character actress, whose memorable roles included Wendy Torrance, the wife of axe-wielding Jack in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, died from the complications of diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas.
Gilroy told The Hollywood Reporter: “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.”
Texas-born Duvall rose to screen prominence in the Seventies, acting in seven films for Robert Altman beginning with her debut as a teenage tourguide in Brewster McCloud. She would go on to feature in McCabe & Mrs Miller, Thieves Like Us, Nashville, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson, 3 Women and, alongside Robin Williams in Popeye.
The role of Millie Lamoureaux in 3 Women saw her...
The character actress, whose memorable roles included Wendy Torrance, the wife of axe-wielding Jack in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, died from the complications of diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas.
Gilroy told The Hollywood Reporter: “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley.”
Texas-born Duvall rose to screen prominence in the Seventies, acting in seven films for Robert Altman beginning with her debut as a teenage tourguide in Brewster McCloud. She would go on to feature in McCabe & Mrs Miller, Thieves Like Us, Nashville, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson, 3 Women and, alongside Robin Williams in Popeye.
The role of Millie Lamoureaux in 3 Women saw her...
- 7/11/2024
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Primetime Emmy-nominated actress Shelley Duvall passed away on July 11, 2024. She was 75 years of age at her time of passing. The iconic actress reportedly died in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas due to complications from diabetes. Duvall has often been described as a character actress, typically starring in smaller roles. However, she is widely known for her immersive role in the iconic movie, The Shining. So, in honor of her name, let’s explore the life and career of Shelley Duvall. The Early Days of a Hollywood Icon Shelley Duvall was born on July 7, 1949,...
- 7/11/2024
- by Matthew C. F
- TVovermind.com
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