R.I.P. Robert Forster (1941-2019)

Robert Forster

On October 11, 2019, actor Robert Forster passed away at the age of 78 in Los Angeles, CA. Over the course of a storied career, he's brought to life hundreds of memorable performances, giving his all to bring them to life. Among his most noteworthy roles was in the film Jackie Brown, for which he earned an Oscar nomination. His work expanded to TV as well, recently starring in shows like Last Man Standing, Breaking Bad, and Twin Peaks: The Return. As one of the most revered character actors of his generation, he helped to make cinema a more exciting place with tough, no-nonsense characters that, immediately stuck with the viewer. He will be missed though his incredible work will continue to live on.

The Directors Project: #8 - Quentin Tarantino

Scene from Cinema Paradiso

With the many lists and essays written on the subject of film, there has been one thing that The Oscar Buzz has tried to understand: Who is my favorite of the film world? For 10 weeks this summer, I will be exploring this with a countdown of the Top 50 names based on a numerical ranking of ratings from various sources, the following is a list of directors who rank above everyone else. With occasional upsets, this is intended as both a discussion opener as well as a better understanding of me as a film critic and fan. Please enjoy and leave any comments you have regarding the entry's selection.