R.I.P. Richard Williams (1933-2019)

Richard Williams

On August 16, 2019, animator and voice actor Richard Williams passed away at the age of 86 in Bristol, England. With a career spanning several decades, he was best known as a beloved animator who helped bring to life such stories as Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and worked profusely and passionately on every project he was given. There were few animators like him, notably because of his dedication to craft, producing quality work with a focus and skill that few others had. His work continues to dazzle as a result, leaving behind a body of work that is breathtaking in its style and form that reflects the potential of art in film, whether through character movement or title sequences. He did it all, and had quite an impressive career as a result.

The Directors Project: #27 - Robert Zemeckis

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.