“A Thousand Cuts,” a film that chronicles how Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte uses social media to spread disinformation, was Friday named the best international feature at New Zealand’s Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival. The festival is being held online only due to the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
In an unforeseen real-world twist, earlier this week saw the conviction of Maria Ressa editor of a Philippines online newspaper that has been critical of Duterte, and the core subject of “Cuts,” on cyber libel charges. Many media and human rights organizations have criticized the prosecution as trumped up, politically-motivated and illogical given that the offence occurred before the law existed.
“Elementa” from director Richard Sidey was named as best New Zealand feature. It is a visual meditation of all that is wild, that was filmed over five years on seven continents. “’Elementa’ stands out as a film that pushes...
In an unforeseen real-world twist, earlier this week saw the conviction of Maria Ressa editor of a Philippines online newspaper that has been critical of Duterte, and the core subject of “Cuts,” on cyber libel charges. Many media and human rights organizations have criticized the prosecution as trumped up, politically-motivated and illogical given that the offence occurred before the law existed.
“Elementa” from director Richard Sidey was named as best New Zealand feature. It is a visual meditation of all that is wild, that was filmed over five years on seven continents. “’Elementa’ stands out as a film that pushes...
- 6/19/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Los Angeles – The suave, Australian-born Rod Taylor may have been a leading man footnote in the early to mid-1960s, but he did star in a notable classic: the Alfred Hitchcock-directed “The Birds”. His chiseled good looks and sincere acting style were also memorable in a career that spanned more than 50 years. Rod Taylor passed away of a heart attack in Los Angeles on Jan. 7 2015, according to his daughter, Felicia Taylor. He was 84.
Rodney Sturt Taylor was born in Lidcombe, Australia, and was inspired to acting after seeing Sir Laurence Olivier portray Richard III. He played an American – as he would in subsequent roles – in his 1954 debut film, “King of the Coral Sea.” A failed screen test for another role got him a contract at MGM, and he made his debut as a leading man in the popular sci-fi film, “The Time Machine.” What followed was a scatter shot of lead roles,...
Rodney Sturt Taylor was born in Lidcombe, Australia, and was inspired to acting after seeing Sir Laurence Olivier portray Richard III. He played an American – as he would in subsequent roles – in his 1954 debut film, “King of the Coral Sea.” A failed screen test for another role got him a contract at MGM, and he made his debut as a leading man in the popular sci-fi film, “The Time Machine.” What followed was a scatter shot of lead roles,...
- 1/11/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Actor’s other roles included the lead in Hg Wells’s The Time Machine and cameo in Inglourious Basterds
Rod Taylor, star of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 thriller The Birds, has died aged 84.
Taylor, who was born in Sydney but lived in Los Angeles, is reported to have died at his home after a dinner party, surrounded by his family. His daughter, Felicia Taylor, said: “My dad loved his work. Being an actor was his passion, calling it an honourable art and something he couldn’t live without.”
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Rod Taylor, star of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 thriller The Birds, has died aged 84.
Taylor, who was born in Sydney but lived in Los Angeles, is reported to have died at his home after a dinner party, surrounded by his family. His daughter, Felicia Taylor, said: “My dad loved his work. Being an actor was his passion, calling it an honourable art and something he couldn’t live without.”
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- 1/9/2015
- by Hannah Ellis-Petersen
- The Guardian - Film News
Rod Taylor, best known for his starring role in Alfred Hitchcock's film The Birds, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, in L.A. He was 84. While Taylor's cause of death remains unknown, his daughter Felicia Taylor told CNN in a statement Friday that he was surrounded by his loved ones in his home when he passed away. "My dad loved his work," Felicia, a former CNN News correspondent, told the network. "Being an actor was his passion — calling it an honorable art and something he couldn't live without." Australian native [...]...
- 1/9/2015
- Us Weekly
Actor Rod Taylor, star of The Birds, passed away Wednesday at 84.
An Australian actor who transitioned into a Hollywood leading man with his breakthrough role in the 1960 sci-fi thriller The Time Machine, Taylor's career spanned nearly six decades.
He is perhaps best known for his role in Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic The Birds, as well as celebrated performances in Seven Seas to Calais, Sunday In New York, and Young Cassidy.
Video: In Memoriam: Stars We Lost in 2014
Taylor's most recent appearance was a cameo in Quentin Tarantino's 2009 war film Inglorious Basterds playing Winston Churchill.
Taylor died Wednesday night after suffering a heart attack in his Los Angeles home, according to his daughter, former CNBC anchor Felicia Taylor, who confirmed her father's passing to CNN.
"My dad loved his work," she said in a statement to People. "Being an actor was his passion – calling it an honorable art and something he couldn't live without." Taylor is survived...
An Australian actor who transitioned into a Hollywood leading man with his breakthrough role in the 1960 sci-fi thriller The Time Machine, Taylor's career spanned nearly six decades.
He is perhaps best known for his role in Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic The Birds, as well as celebrated performances in Seven Seas to Calais, Sunday In New York, and Young Cassidy.
Video: In Memoriam: Stars We Lost in 2014
Taylor's most recent appearance was a cameo in Quentin Tarantino's 2009 war film Inglorious Basterds playing Winston Churchill.
Taylor died Wednesday night after suffering a heart attack in his Los Angeles home, according to his daughter, former CNBC anchor Felicia Taylor, who confirmed her father's passing to CNN.
"My dad loved his work," she said in a statement to People. "Being an actor was his passion – calling it an honorable art and something he couldn't live without." Taylor is survived...
- 1/9/2015
- Entertainment Tonight
People.com is reporting that actor Rod Taylor died Wednesday at the age of 84 of natural causes.
His daughter Felicia Taylor, a former CNN correspondent, confirmed the news Thursday.
“My dad loved his work. Being an actor was his passion – calling it an honorable art and something he couldn’t live without,” she said in a statement.
“He once said, ‘I am a poor student sitting at the feet of giants, yearning for their wisdom and begging for lessons that might one day make me a complete artist,” she continued, “ ‘so that if all goes well, I may one day sit beside them.”
Born on Jan 11, 1930 in Sydney, Australia, Rod Taylor is best remembered for his starring roles in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963) and George Pal’s The Time Machine (1960). He also provided the voice of Pongo in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians (1961). Taylor also starred in TV’s “The Twilight Zone...
His daughter Felicia Taylor, a former CNN correspondent, confirmed the news Thursday.
“My dad loved his work. Being an actor was his passion – calling it an honorable art and something he couldn’t live without,” she said in a statement.
“He once said, ‘I am a poor student sitting at the feet of giants, yearning for their wisdom and begging for lessons that might one day make me a complete artist,” she continued, “ ‘so that if all goes well, I may one day sit beside them.”
Born on Jan 11, 1930 in Sydney, Australia, Rod Taylor is best remembered for his starring roles in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963) and George Pal’s The Time Machine (1960). He also provided the voice of Pongo in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians (1961). Taylor also starred in TV’s “The Twilight Zone...
- 1/9/2015
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It's not every actor who has the longevity to work with the likes of both Alfred Hitchcock and Quentin Tarantino But Rod Taylor had it. The Australian actor, whose leading-man looks and solid presence kept him working in Hollywood for six decades, died Wednesday at the age of 84. The news was announced by his daughter Felicia Taylor, a former CNN correspondent. Though he racked up dozens of film and TV credits over the years, Taylor was perhaps best known for starring opposite Tippi Hedren in The Birds, playing an eligible bachelor who catches the eye of a socialite and then ends up having to protect her and his family from a squadron of murderous avians in the Hitchcock...
- 1/9/2015
- E! Online
The Good Lie discussion moderated by Pen American Center president Peter Godwin Photo: Anne-Katrin Titze
Joanna Coles, Peter Godwin, Dr. Amanda Foreman, Gayle King, Diane Sawyer, Mike Nichols, George Stephanopoulos, Fareed Zakaria, Tina Brown and Sir Harold Evans with the Us Fund for Unicef, and Samantha Power, Us Ambassador to the United Nations, hosted a special screening of Philippe Falardeau's The Good Lie starring Reese Witherspoon, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal and Kuoth Wiel with a screenplay by Margaret Nagle.
Soon-Yi Previn, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, Karen Sherwood, Nile Rodgers, Lynn Stratford, John Prendergast, Chuck Scarborough, Ed Lloyd, Angelina Jacob, Jennifer Duneier, Felicia Taylor, Jill Martin, Bill Blakemore and Phyllis Lee were among those joining in with our hosts for the Warner Bros. screening at Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle near Central Park.
Screenwriter Margaret Nagle with The Good Lie star Kuoth Wiel: "And suddenly I hear,...
Joanna Coles, Peter Godwin, Dr. Amanda Foreman, Gayle King, Diane Sawyer, Mike Nichols, George Stephanopoulos, Fareed Zakaria, Tina Brown and Sir Harold Evans with the Us Fund for Unicef, and Samantha Power, Us Ambassador to the United Nations, hosted a special screening of Philippe Falardeau's The Good Lie starring Reese Witherspoon, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal and Kuoth Wiel with a screenplay by Margaret Nagle.
Soon-Yi Previn, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, Karen Sherwood, Nile Rodgers, Lynn Stratford, John Prendergast, Chuck Scarborough, Ed Lloyd, Angelina Jacob, Jennifer Duneier, Felicia Taylor, Jill Martin, Bill Blakemore and Phyllis Lee were among those joining in with our hosts for the Warner Bros. screening at Time Warner Center on Columbus Circle near Central Park.
Screenwriter Margaret Nagle with The Good Lie star Kuoth Wiel: "And suddenly I hear,...
- 10/3/2014
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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