On May 25th, 2008, Academy Award-winning film director, producer, and actor Sydney Pollack passed away at the age of 73 after a nine month bout with cancer.
I've never seen any of the films Pollack directed, but I knew it would only be appropriate to post something about him in his memory. Plus, it is never to late to start. That goes for both me and you...
TCM has changed their original scheduled programming for Monday, June 2nd, in order to salute Pollack who was a dear friend of theirs (Pollack actually used to host The Essentials segment!). Everybody should try to make it their duty to check out at least one of his films.
Monday, June 2nd on TCM
8:00 PM The Slender Thread (1965) (Directorial Debut, starring Sidney Poitier)
10:00 PM Three Days of the Condor (1975)
12:00 AM Tootsie (1982) (One of the most popular titles of his)
2:00 AM Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Hope you enjoy the viewings.
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