Glenda Jackson the British unquestionable consummate actress of her generation who died last week aged 87 proved that it was possible to achieve remarkable success in totally different careers. As a performer she was one of a handful of actors to achieve the American Triple Crown of Acting, having won two Academy Awards, three Emmy … Continue reading
Nancy Buirski’s excellent documentary “Desperate Souls, Dark City And The Legend Of Midnight Cowboy” was the perfect excuse to re-think about not just how Midnight Cowboy made such an impact on the world in general but also on me in particular. The time was 1965 and this was British filmmaker John Schlesinger’s fifth movie … Continue reading