KANDYSE MCLURE

Sweet gal. Stopped by my work the other day. We didn't realize it was her until she was gone. Pretty as ever.

A GREAT DIRECTOR GONE

Sad. Sidney Lumet was one of my favorite directors - a true master filmmaker. I especially loved the atmospherics he brought to his films. For me Network was a cultural touchstone. Even at 12 years old I recognized its power and how when popular tastes trumped this film and the Oscar went to Rocky (blecchh!) instead of Network, the dumbed-down masses had won (and Reagan was elected not long after). The Offense, Network and Q & A were my favorites.