Robert Duvall captured the essence of journalism in movies better than anyone

Robert Duvall captured the essence of journalism in movies better than anyone

There was a hilarious short bit on my Reels feed the other day which showed a husband and wife watching “The Pitt,” with the husband — an ER doctor himself — providing a running commentary, either predicting the diagnoses of Dr. Robby a few seconds before they arrive, or critiquing various and sundry lab orders, … Read more

Shelley Duvall Made Her Mark on Movies Well Before ‘The Shining’

Shelley Duvall Made Her Mark on Movies Well Before ‘The Shining’

Before the answers to life’s questions fit in our pocket, you used to have to turn a dial. If you were lucky, Phil Donahue would be on, ready to guide you toward enlightenment. In a stroke of deluxe good fortune, Dr. Ruth Westheimer might have stopped by to be the enlightenment. He was the search … Read more

Emmys 2024 ‘In Memoriam’ leaves out Johnny Wactor, Shelley Duvall, Chita Rivera

Emmys 2024 ‘In Memoriam’ leaves out Johnny Wactor, Shelley Duvall, Chita Rivera

The 76th Emmy Awards have officially wrapped, and, as is tradition, the squabbling over the TV stars left out of the “In Memoriam” tribute has begun. The Emmys 2024 was technically the second one this year. The Emmys 2023 didn’t broadcast until January 2024 due to the writers and actors strikes. That meant the eligibility … Read more

Did Stanley Kubrick terrorize Shelley Duvall on ‘The Shining’? Everything she said about it

Did Stanley Kubrick terrorize Shelley Duvall on ‘The Shining’? Everything she said about it

Shelley Duvall has died of complications from diabetes. She was 75. “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” her longtime partner, “Breakfast Club” musician Dan Gilroy, 77, said to the Hollywood Reporter on Thursday. Duvall had a long and storied career, but her most … Read more

‘The Shining’ actress Shelley Duvall dead at 75

‘The Shining’ actress Shelley Duvall dead at 75

Shelley Duvall, the actress best known for “The Shining,” has died. She was 75. Duvall died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Texas, according to her longtime partner, Dan Gilroy. Shelley Duvall. CBS via Getty Images “My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, … Read more

HGTV legend dead: Carol Duvall, crafting icon, was 97

HGTV legend dead: Carol Duvall, crafting icon, was 97

Carol Duvall, the “Queen of Crafts” and one of HGTV’s original stars, has died. She was 97. Duvall — who became nationally recognized for her arts and crafts shows on ABC and HGTV — died in Traverse City, Michigan, on July 31. Her family confirmed her death to the New York Times on Thursday. Carol was the … Read more

‘The Shining’ star Shelley Duvall on a comeback Oscar: ‘I can still win’

‘The Shining’ star Shelley Duvall on a comeback Oscar: ‘I can still win’

Shelley Duvall, “The Shining” star who is back in the spotlight after 20 years away from acting, has not given up on the dream of winning an Academy Award. In an interview with People published Wednesday, the 73-year-old actress, who stars in the upcoming indie horror “The Forest Hills,” explained that she hopes to take part … Read more

‘The Shining’ star Shelley Duvall returns to horror after 20 years in hiding

‘The Shining’ star Shelley Duvall returns to horror after 20 years in hiding

Heeere’s Shelley! “The Shining” star Shelley Duvall is returning to acting, after more than two decades away, with the upcoming indie horror movie “The Forest Hills.” Also starring Edward Furlong, Chiko Mendez and Dee Wallace, the flick is said to follow a disturbed man tormented by nightmarish visions after enduring head trauma during a camping trip in … Read more