RIP Sydney Pollack (1934 - 2008)

Another talent grately lost.
RIP to the brilliant Sydney Pollack who wasn't only a actor, producer, wirter and public figure but brought out the best in himself when he directed movies. Pollack died from his struggle againts cancer on Monday morning, all will always be remembered. Pollack's talent varried in all genres. From romance to drama to comedy to movies with music and no-music, Pollack's effort has definately made a mark in Hollywood. I'm sad to say he was one of my favorite directors...

3 memorable films:

THE WAY WE WERE (1973) - Sydney shows off his talents with drama "The Way We Were" with superstar Barbra Stresiand and life-long friend Robert Redford (who he made 7 movies with). "The Way We Were" features brilliant direction that fits timeless music together and shows us that years can seem fast and interesting when in the hands of someone that can shift scenes so well.

TOOTSIE (1982) - Pollack not only directs my favorite film of his, but he also acts in it opposite the brilliance of such Oscar-nominated performances of Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange and Teri Garr! Pollack gives us something to remember with the gender-bending comedy "Tootsie" in which he recieved an Oscar nomination.

OUT OF AFRICA (1985) - Probably knows as Pollack's greatest cinematic achievement, Pollack puts together a mix of fine acting, breathtaking cinematography, a wonderful story and a uplifting score. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards and winning 7 (2 for himself in the Best Picture and Best Director catagories) Pollack scores and truly makes a mark in history.