Edward Copeland on Film (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
By Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. ( Warning: Spoilers contained herein… ) Robert Bushnell Ryan was born 100 years ago on this date and he’s one of only a handful of actors who I’ll take the time to watch in anything . But since confession is good for the soul, I thought I’d start this essay out with an admission of guilt… I used to get actors Robert Ryan...
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Grateful as I feel to Turner Classic Movies for its centennial tribute to Johnny Mercer this month, it's a bit surprising that the management has failed to make an additional place for actor Robert Ryan, born Nov. 11, 1909, in Chicago, where his family owned a contracting business. Well-educated, Ryan graduated from Loyola Academy in his hometown and then Dartmouth College, where...
James Wolcott's Blog (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
In the run-up to Turner Classic Movies' 100th-birthday salute to Robert Ryan on Wednesday, November 11th, TCM's Movie Morlocks are hosting a Robert Ryan blogathon. So get your rugged asses over there. Whenever I think of Ryan, I first picture his anger, resignation, and lean doggedness in Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch, wishing he were riding with William Holden's...
Westminster Wisdom (Free subscription) | 19 hours ago
... is a pretty simple film and as a police drama it does not quite work- the acting is good, both Robert Mitchum and Robert Ryan do well and Gloria Graham confirms my prejudice that Gloria Graham was one of Hollywood's best underused actresses of all time. Yet again she has a tiny amount of screen time and yet again she makes the most of what she has. The story though is too simple...
Coffee Coffee and More Coffee (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Ken Annakin - 1965 Warner Brothers Region 1 DVD While Battle of the Bulge is the type of film that may be obvious for a Veteran's Day posting, it might not be the first choice for remembering Robert Ryan...
[CinemaRatty] Lattest Articles (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Ken Annakin - 1965 Warner Brothers Region 1 DVD While Battle of the Bulge is the type of film that may be obvious for a Veteran's Day posting, it might not be the first choice for remembering Robert...
New York Post (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
The two children of FDNY Lt. Robert Ryan Jr., who was killed as he battled a Staten Island house fire last year, will receive $40,000 in educational funds from the Silver Shield Foundation, a police and fire charity founded by Yankee owner George Ste...
Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
"There's a significant chance that the housing recovery we've seen doesn't continue," Mr. Donovan said, adding that the government needs to be prepared for "a range of scenarios." HUD, in recent weeks, has taken steps to tighten appraisal standards and requirements for mortgage lenders that underwrite FHA loans. On Thursday, it named Robert Ryan to a newly created position as FHA's chief...
L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
... "Freedom." The Egyptian also is paying a centennial tribute Wednesday to the great character actor Robert Ryan with a double bill of two of his acclaimed films -- 1949's boxing drama "The Set-Up," directed by Robert Wise, and 1953's gritty Anthony Mann western, "The Naked Spur." Kershner, auteurThe Silent Movie Theatre shines the spotlight on Overlooked Auteurs every Friday...
Cinema de Merde (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
CrossfireHate is like a gun1947Review: October 27, 2009Director: Edward DmytrykStarring: Robert Young, Robert Mitchum, Gloria Grahame, Robert Ryan, Sam Levene S’nice, but not needed.THE SETUP:Noirish murder case reveals an early hate crime.DISCUSSION: I became aware of this movie while searching to see what others has written about the homoeroticism in Double Indemnity....
Eclecticity (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
... And I couldn't give a rat's ass if he doesn't want to be found. We were friends like that. Name: Robert (Bob) Lynn Watkins Was married to Janet Watkins (Married early 1980's) Two Children: Robert Ryan Watkins (Born 1983) Would be 26 now. (My God!) and Brian Paul Watkins (Born 1985) would be 24 now. Bob Watkins grew up as Bob Nash until he reached his 20's, when he took his...
Woody Haut's Blog (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
Heartbreak & Vine Film Festival Day 2 More Bezzerides On Dangerous Ground, directed by Nick Ray, starring Robert Ryan and Ida Lupino. Today's short: Harry Smith's Early Abstrations (11), with a soundtrack by Thelonious Monk
PRWeb - Daily News Feed (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Robert Cartwright as General Manager; Ryan Buck as Director of Sales, Catering and Events; and Matt Balcik as Hotel Manager of the historic Chicago Hotel near Grant Park (PRWeb Oct 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/chicago/hotel/prweb3023424.htm
