The Passing of Sidney Lumet
NYT's obit of the 86 year old Oscar winner
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It seems impossible that "12 Angry Men" was Lumet's first film, but he was no boy wonder, having worked in theater and television steadily for the prior decade, following his discharge from the Army after World War II. Lumet is, quite simply, one of the greatest film directors to ever work, and his death, however sad, will hopefully allow younger fans who have not seen all, or even any, of his masterpieces to indulge.
"Serpico", "Network", "The Verdict", "Dog Day Afternoon" and even "Prince of the City": These are essential American movies.
Haven't seen them? Then you should.
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It seems impossible that "12 Angry Men" was Lumet's first film, but he was no boy wonder, having worked in theater and television steadily for the prior decade, following his discharge from the Army after World War II. Lumet is, quite simply, one of the greatest film directors to ever work, and his death, however sad, will hopefully allow younger fans who have not seen all, or even any, of his masterpieces to indulge.
"Serpico", "Network", "The Verdict", "Dog Day Afternoon" and even "Prince of the City": These are essential American movies.
Haven't seen them? Then you should.
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