Geno Silva, an actor best known for playing the silent assassin that took down Tony Montana in 1983’s “Scarface,” has died. He was 72.
The actor died in his home in Los Angeles on May 9 of complications from a form of dementia known as frontotemporal degeneration, something he had suffered with for the last 15 years, his family told The Hollywood Reporter).
In “Scarface,” Silva played The Skull, the man who finally brings down Al Pacino’s character in the bloody climax to Brian De Palma’s 1983 film, all without uttering a word.
The actor died in his home in Los Angeles on May 9 of complications from a form of dementia known as frontotemporal degeneration, something he had suffered with for the last 15 years, his family told The Hollywood Reporter).
In “Scarface,” Silva played The Skull, the man who finally brings down Al Pacino’s character in the bloody climax to Brian De Palma’s 1983 film, all without uttering a word.
- 5/18/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Geno Silva, who is best known for his role as The Skull in Brian De Palma’s Scarface died on May 9 in Los Angeles of complications from frontotemporal degeneration. He was 72.
Silva was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 20, 1948. He went on to have a career on stage and screen. In Scarface (1983), his character is one of the most memorable characters as he is the one who kills Al Pacino’s Tony Montana during the movie’s climax.
He also appeared in David Lynch’s critically acclaimed neo-noir Mulholland Drive (2001) starring Naomi Watts. His credits also include many big-banner movies such as Steven Spielberg’s Amistad (1997) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) as well as A Man Apart (2003) from F. Gary Gray, 1941 (1979) and Tequila Sunrise (1988).
His television credits include Hill Street Blues, Days of Our Lives, Key West, Walker Texas Rangers, Star Trek: Enterprise and Alias. In 1994, he...
Silva was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 20, 1948. He went on to have a career on stage and screen. In Scarface (1983), his character is one of the most memorable characters as he is the one who kills Al Pacino’s Tony Montana during the movie’s climax.
He also appeared in David Lynch’s critically acclaimed neo-noir Mulholland Drive (2001) starring Naomi Watts. His credits also include many big-banner movies such as Steven Spielberg’s Amistad (1997) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) as well as A Man Apart (2003) from F. Gary Gray, 1941 (1979) and Tequila Sunrise (1988).
His television credits include Hill Street Blues, Days of Our Lives, Key West, Walker Texas Rangers, Star Trek: Enterprise and Alias. In 1994, he...
- 5/18/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Director Teng Congcong’s blend of comedy and drama “Send Me to the Clouds” has been called one of the “most socially conscious, bravest, most original and most cinephilic movies of the year” as well as a “very mature. entertaining and important film” by critics.
Released by Cheng Cheng Films the movie is now streaming on various platforms in North America such as Amazon Prime, Vimeo and Vimeo on Demand.
Synopsis:
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer, iron-willed journalist Sheng Nan (“Surpass Men” in Chinese) is pressured to make a towards fortune and find mind-blowing sex before the costly surgery numbs her senses. Taking on a businessman’s biography writing job, she hikes into the misty mountains, where a chain of outbursts with her dysfunctional family, grumpy client, misogynistic co-worker and dreamlike romantic interest hilariously unfold. As deeply moving as it is luminously witty, writer-director Teng Congcong’s debut...
Released by Cheng Cheng Films the movie is now streaming on various platforms in North America such as Amazon Prime, Vimeo and Vimeo on Demand.
Synopsis:
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer, iron-willed journalist Sheng Nan (“Surpass Men” in Chinese) is pressured to make a towards fortune and find mind-blowing sex before the costly surgery numbs her senses. Taking on a businessman’s biography writing job, she hikes into the misty mountains, where a chain of outbursts with her dysfunctional family, grumpy client, misogynistic co-worker and dreamlike romantic interest hilariously unfold. As deeply moving as it is luminously witty, writer-director Teng Congcong’s debut...
- 1/2/2020
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Ryan Murphy’s “Impeachment: American Crime Story,” CBS All Access’ “Star Trek: Picard” and HBO’s “Euphoria” are among 16 TV projects to split $152 million in California tax credits, the California Film Commission announced Monday.
Other series include two relocating shows going into production on their respective second seasons — Netflix’s “Special” (moving to California from Texas) and the Universal Television-produced “Dream” (heading over from New Jersey) — plus four new shows: Nicole Kidman’s “Nine Perfect Strangers” adaptation, Adam McKay’s untitled 1980s Los Angeles Lakers series at HBO, the Kate McKinnon-led Hulu limited series “The Dropout” (produced by Searchlight TV) and HBO Max’s “Grease” spinoff series, which hails from Paramount TV.
“When already successful TV series relocate to California, they bring long-term jobs and significant in-state spending,” said California Film Commission executive director Colleen Bell. “The decision by so many projects to pack up and move production...
Other series include two relocating shows going into production on their respective second seasons — Netflix’s “Special” (moving to California from Texas) and the Universal Television-produced “Dream” (heading over from New Jersey) — plus four new shows: Nicole Kidman’s “Nine Perfect Strangers” adaptation, Adam McKay’s untitled 1980s Los Angeles Lakers series at HBO, the Kate McKinnon-led Hulu limited series “The Dropout” (produced by Searchlight TV) and HBO Max’s “Grease” spinoff series, which hails from Paramount TV.
“When already successful TV series relocate to California, they bring long-term jobs and significant in-state spending,” said California Film Commission executive director Colleen Bell. “The decision by so many projects to pack up and move production...
- 12/16/2019
- by Jennifer Maas and Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
The state of California is putting some serious money into trying to get a President out of office, but not that Potus.
FX’s Clive Owen as Bill Clinton’s Impeachment: American Crime Story joins 15 other small screen offerings today as the latest recipients of the Golden State’s lucrative tax incentives. Just over a month after the most recent round of big screen recipients were made public, there are 10 recurring series, four new shows and two big ticket relocating series sharing the $152 million available for this allocation period.
While the shift of Netflix’s Emmy nominated and Jim Parsons produced Special from New Jersey to Cali is obvious from the chart below, you might wonder why the Hell you’ve never heard of Dream? Before, you start a Google search to see what the series is, let me save you some headache. There is no Dream, that’s actually...
FX’s Clive Owen as Bill Clinton’s Impeachment: American Crime Story joins 15 other small screen offerings today as the latest recipients of the Golden State’s lucrative tax incentives. Just over a month after the most recent round of big screen recipients were made public, there are 10 recurring series, four new shows and two big ticket relocating series sharing the $152 million available for this allocation period.
While the shift of Netflix’s Emmy nominated and Jim Parsons produced Special from New Jersey to Cali is obvious from the chart below, you might wonder why the Hell you’ve never heard of Dream? Before, you start a Google search to see what the series is, let me save you some headache. There is no Dream, that’s actually...
- 12/16/2019
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The California Film Commission has chosen four new shows to receive tax credits through the Film & TV Tax Credit Program 2.0.
Those shows are “The Dropout” (Searchlight TV), “Grease” (Paramount), “Nine Perfect Strangers” (Endeavor Content) starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman, and “Untitled Showtime Lakers Project” (HBO) from executive producer Adam McKay. In addition, two shows that are relocating to California will also receive tax credits. The Universal Television series “Dream” will relocate from New Jersey, while the Horizon Scipted Television series “Special” will relocate from Texas. Both shows will now film their second seasons in California.
A total of $152 million in tax credits is reserved for the 16 relocating, new and recurring projects, the full list of which can be found below. According to the commission, they are on track to generate an estimated $782 million in qualified spending, which is defined as below-the-line wages to California workers and payments to in-state vendors.
Those shows are “The Dropout” (Searchlight TV), “Grease” (Paramount), “Nine Perfect Strangers” (Endeavor Content) starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman, and “Untitled Showtime Lakers Project” (HBO) from executive producer Adam McKay. In addition, two shows that are relocating to California will also receive tax credits. The Universal Television series “Dream” will relocate from New Jersey, while the Horizon Scipted Television series “Special” will relocate from Texas. Both shows will now film their second seasons in California.
A total of $152 million in tax credits is reserved for the 16 relocating, new and recurring projects, the full list of which can be found below. According to the commission, they are on track to generate an estimated $782 million in qualified spending, which is defined as below-the-line wages to California workers and payments to in-state vendors.
- 12/16/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Miami — Rita Moreno sang. Byron Allen spoke for 20 minutes. Mara Brock Akil urged the crowd to thank their mentors. Betty White warbled “The Golden Girls” theme song via video. And Bob Greenblatt and Henry Winkler shared Brandon Tartikoff stories during the 16th annual Tartikoff Legacy Awards ceremony held Wednesday night at Natpe.
“My dreams are being honored tonight,” Moreno told the crowd in the Fontainebleau Hotel ballroom. Moreno’s status as an Egot grand slam winner of the industry’s highest honors was mentioned more than once — to which Moreno added “don’t forget the Kennedy Center Honor.” Moreno was feted by Gloria Estefan, her co-star on the Netflix comedy “One Day at a Time.” In closing, Moreno sang a few lines from “Dream,” the song popularized by Frank Sinatra.
Allen gave what is likely the longest acceptance speech in Tartikoff Awards history to date, full of enthusiasm and calls...
“My dreams are being honored tonight,” Moreno told the crowd in the Fontainebleau Hotel ballroom. Moreno’s status as an Egot grand slam winner of the industry’s highest honors was mentioned more than once — to which Moreno added “don’t forget the Kennedy Center Honor.” Moreno was feted by Gloria Estefan, her co-star on the Netflix comedy “One Day at a Time.” In closing, Moreno sang a few lines from “Dream,” the song popularized by Frank Sinatra.
Allen gave what is likely the longest acceptance speech in Tartikoff Awards history to date, full of enthusiasm and calls...
- 1/24/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
It’s clear that filmmaker Antoine Fuqua has a great relationship with actor Denzel Washington. After the massive success of “Training Day,” which earned Washington an Oscar for his performance, the duo has collaborated on two ‘Equalizer’ films, as well as “The Magnificent Seven.” Washington’s appearance in “The Equalizer 2” is the first time the actor has appeared in a sequel.
Continue reading Antoine Fuqua’s “Dream” Is For Denzel Washington To Star In The ‘Scarface’ Remake at The Playlist.
Continue reading Antoine Fuqua’s “Dream” Is For Denzel Washington To Star In The ‘Scarface’ Remake at The Playlist.
- 7/31/2018
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Wowza – was the Drew/Sam scene that closed out Friday's episode a killer or what?
The incredibly emotional and wrenching scene was the epitome of what soaps are all about. Everything from the dialogue to the performances was extraordinary. Even if you don't particularly care for "Dream," I'm not sure how you could possibly remain unmoved by their last scenes of the week!
I was totally engrossed as Sam finally confessed the truth to Drew: that she still loves Jason and had even kissed him on New Year's Eve. It was devastating, heartbreaking, and played to perfection by both Kelly Monaco and Billy Miller.
The best soap performances are the ones that are raw and emotionally realistic. Kelly acted her heart out, but not in an over-the-top way. It truly felt as though I were watching a real-life break-up. She looked like she was in such deep pain.
On the other hand,...
The incredibly emotional and wrenching scene was the epitome of what soaps are all about. Everything from the dialogue to the performances was extraordinary. Even if you don't particularly care for "Dream," I'm not sure how you could possibly remain unmoved by their last scenes of the week!
I was totally engrossed as Sam finally confessed the truth to Drew: that she still loves Jason and had even kissed him on New Year's Eve. It was devastating, heartbreaking, and played to perfection by both Kelly Monaco and Billy Miller.
The best soap performances are the ones that are raw and emotionally realistic. Kelly acted her heart out, but not in an over-the-top way. It truly felt as though I were watching a real-life break-up. She looked like she was in such deep pain.
On the other hand,...
- 3/25/2018
- by Caralynn Lippo
- TVfanatic
The Tenant In Room 7 Is Very Small, Very Twisted, And Very Mad.
Fran Henenlotter’s Basket Case (1982) is currently available on Blu-ray from Arrow Video
The feature debut of director Frank Henenlotter (Brain Damage, Frankenhooker), 1982’s Basket Case is perhaps his most revered – a riotous and blood-spattered midnight movie experience, now immortalized in a lavish new 4K restoration by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Duane Bradley is a pretty ordinary guy. His formerly conjoined twin Belial, on the other hand, is a deformed, fleshy lump whom he carries around in a wicker basket. Arriving in the Big Apple and taking up a room at the seedy Hotel Broslin, the pair set about hunting down and butchering the surgeons responsible for their separation. But tensions flare up when Duane starts spending time with a pretty blonde secretary, and Belial’s homicidal tendencies reach bloody new extremes.
Filmed on a shoestring...
Fran Henenlotter’s Basket Case (1982) is currently available on Blu-ray from Arrow Video
The feature debut of director Frank Henenlotter (Brain Damage, Frankenhooker), 1982’s Basket Case is perhaps his most revered – a riotous and blood-spattered midnight movie experience, now immortalized in a lavish new 4K restoration by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Duane Bradley is a pretty ordinary guy. His formerly conjoined twin Belial, on the other hand, is a deformed, fleshy lump whom he carries around in a wicker basket. Arriving in the Big Apple and taking up a room at the seedy Hotel Broslin, the pair set about hunting down and butchering the surgeons responsible for their separation. But tensions flare up when Duane starts spending time with a pretty blonde secretary, and Belial’s homicidal tendencies reach bloody new extremes.
Filmed on a shoestring...
- 3/2/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
February’s horror and sci-fi home media titles are coming to a close this week, but before we can bid adieu to the month, there are a bounty of cult classics (and a few notable new films) coming our way on Tuesday that fans should definitely keep an eye out for. Arrow Video is keeping busy with a pair of limited edition Blu-rays for Scalpel and Frank Henenlotter’s original Basket Case, and Tibor Takacs’ Gate II is being resurrected in HD via the fine folks at Scream Factory.
Vinegar Syndrome has put together a limited edition Blu for Prey, and Michele Soavi’s The Sect comes home this week too, courtesy of Scorpion Releasing. Other notable releases for February 27th include 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene (which is an excellent documentary on Psycho’s most memorable moment), Serpent’s Lair, Hangman, The Brainiac, Colossus: The Forbin Project, Lost Creek,...
Vinegar Syndrome has put together a limited edition Blu for Prey, and Michele Soavi’s The Sect comes home this week too, courtesy of Scorpion Releasing. Other notable releases for February 27th include 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene (which is an excellent documentary on Psycho’s most memorable moment), Serpent’s Lair, Hangman, The Brainiac, Colossus: The Forbin Project, Lost Creek,...
- 2/27/2018
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Helen Wood Feb 16, 2018
Sally Hawkins has rightly earned an Oscar nomination for The Shape Of Water. Here are 12 of her other roles that are worth checking out.
If you loved her turn as Elisa in Guillermo del Toro’s latest tour de force The Shape Of Water, that's currently playing in UK cinemas, then good news: there are lots and lots of movie performances from her that are well, well worth seeking out.
Here's our pick of a dozen other excellent Sally Hawkins films that you might want to check out, once you've seen The Shape Of Water....
All Or Nothing (2002)
Mike Leigh’s brilliant but bleak study of three families adrift in a south London housing estate is pretty tough going, I’ll admit. Watching washed-up taxi driver Phil (Timothy Spall) spiral into crisis, scrounging money from his children to top up his takings – because he’s too depressed...
Sally Hawkins has rightly earned an Oscar nomination for The Shape Of Water. Here are 12 of her other roles that are worth checking out.
If you loved her turn as Elisa in Guillermo del Toro’s latest tour de force The Shape Of Water, that's currently playing in UK cinemas, then good news: there are lots and lots of movie performances from her that are well, well worth seeking out.
Here's our pick of a dozen other excellent Sally Hawkins films that you might want to check out, once you've seen The Shape Of Water....
All Or Nothing (2002)
Mike Leigh’s brilliant but bleak study of three families adrift in a south London housing estate is pretty tough going, I’ll admit. Watching washed-up taxi driver Phil (Timothy Spall) spiral into crisis, scrounging money from his children to top up his takings – because he’s too depressed...
- 2/14/2018
- Den of Geek
- #67. Bi-mong Director: Kim Ki-dukWriters: Ki-dukProducers: Ki-duk Distributor: Currently Seeking Distribution The Gist: Joe Odagiri will play a man who dreams he caused a car crash -- then discovers a real hit-and-run accident. Lee plays the driver arrested by police as the prime suspect, though she claims she was not responsible. Fact: Ki-Duk has showcased three film at Venice in the past decade. See It: More times "hit" than "miss", Ki-Duk is one of the more prolific filmmakers churning out many twisted texts. Release Date/Status?: Perhaps a Cannes showcase, but Venice more likely. ...
- 1/29/2008
- IONCINEMA.com
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