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by Marlo Angell
May 28, 2008 at 9:54 p.m.
Remembering Sydney Pollack
I'm taking a moment from my the sound mix of my film here in Fredonia, New York to reflect on the loss of a great director. Sydney Pollack died today of cancer and iit makes me sad to think there won't be any new films of his to look forward to. I think HBO's recent "Recount" would have been much better if handled by his capable hands. When I think about Pollack, I think of mainstream films that are taken seriously instead of being merely pushed through the process. "Tootsie" could have been ridiculous if Pollack had not taken the characters and situations seriously as well as comically."They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" is one of those films you see and wish you had made. "Three Days of the Condor" is one of the few films on the American Movie Classic channel's slate that deserves to be there, and it's hard to get "The Electric Horseman" out of my mind (Robert Redford turn as a burnt out Rodeo performer is a must see). And let's not forget his acting abilities. He's one of those guys that the minute he goes on screen you know he's believable. However small the part, it is always memorable. His scenes in "Tootsie" or "Eyes Wide Shut" come to first to my mind, but there are countless others.I could go on and on but I should get back to the mix, so I will leave the rest to you, Lawrence readers, to share your favorite Pollack moments.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…
Thanks for this blog and the reminder to take the time to remember a genius. I have enjoyed most of the films you name and it would be incredibly hard for me to pick one as a favorite over the others. His hard reality hit home again and again.Happy sound mixing, Marlo. I hope we get a special premier of your work when you are finished. Take in a Broadway show or two for me would you! :)