Director Tony Scott has died

[PennLady]

I know it's not writing, but movies are still telling stories. Director Tony Scott apparently committed suicide last night in California.

From the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local...5572da-ea7d-11e1-866f-60a00f604425_story.html

From Hollywood-Elsewhere, a film blog I read: http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/2012/08/scott_was_beaut.php

Mr Penn and I just watched "Unstoppable" the other night -- what a neat, well-shot, well-paced movie.

 

[Bramblethorn]

I know it's not writing, but movies are still telling stories. Director Tony Scott apparently committed suicide last night in California.

Bloody shame. I know it's not what he's best known for, but I'm still fond of The Hunger (and referenced it obliquely in my current story).

 

[PennLady]

Bloody shame. I know it's not what he's best known for, but I'm still fond of The Hunger (and referenced it obliquely in my current story).

I haven't seen The Hunger, but after reading some of his filmology (?), I'd like to. He's one of those directors where I didn't realize how many of his films I'd seen until I saw a list.

 

[PayDay]

He directed Top Gun, Enemy of the State and Days of Thunder, not to mention Beverly Hills Cop 2.

Now I feel bad for waiting on Prometheus to hit DVD

 

[PennLady]

He directed Top Gun, Enemy of the State and Days of Thunder, not to mention Beverly Hills Cop 2.

Now I feel bad for waiting on Prometheus to hit DVD

Prometheus was directed by Ridley Scott, Tony's older brother.

I've found I've watched and liked a number of Tony Scott movies without realizing, or remembering, that he directed them, like Crimson Tide and Domino. I enjoyed his remake of The taking of Pelham 1 2 3 but preferred the original.

I've seen a report that he was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, which would explain his motive, if it proves true.

 

[PayDay]

Prometheus was directed by Ridley Scott, Tony's older brother.

Then I don't feel bad anymore

 

[voluptuary_manque]

I've seen a report that he was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, which would explain his motive, if it proves true.

That's what I read and if so, his leap is perfectly justified. California, despite it's hoity-toity lefty reputation has yet to make doctor assisted suicide legal so something as fast as hitting the harbor at 120 mph is a lot faster and cleaner than wasting away in a hospice.

 

[PennLady]

That's what I read and if so, his leap is perfectly justified. California, despite it's hoity-toity lefty reputation has yet to make doctor assisted suicide legal so something as fast as hitting the harbor at 120 mph is a lot faster and cleaner than wasting away in a hospice.

I agree with this in general, I think, but he's left his family in shock, I'd imagine. It was his life, certainly, but his actions affect many.

 

[Dragonlipz]

bye now