A compilation of interesting and significant obituaries, as they happen, emphasizing the achievements of those who have died.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
Jean Rollin
Film director -- via FEARnet.com. A leading craftsman of what many term "eurosleaze" or exploitation films such as "The Living Dead Girl," "Anal Madness," "Lips of Blood" and "Dracula's Fiancee."
Rollin was a true artist with a unique vision. And a bloody good guy - always willing to talk to fans and discuss even the smallest details. Never destined to direct a big budget movie or make a splash on the mainstream, due to his desire to follow his own star. He's certainly left behind an "ouvre".
I only hope future generations get to experience him work and make up their own minds. Never for everyone, never for the majority, he did manage to navigate a route for himself through all sorts of studio politics yet always maintain his own voice. A great loss.
Rollin was a true artist with a unique vision. And a bloody good guy - always willing to talk to fans and discuss even the smallest details. Never destined to direct a big budget movie or make a splash on the mainstream, due to his desire to follow his own star. He's certainly left behind an "ouvre".
ReplyDeleteI only hope future generations get to experience him work and make up their own minds. Never for everyone, never for the majority, he did manage to navigate a route for himself through all sorts of studio politics yet always maintain his own voice. A great loss.