James Earl Jones 1931-2024
A giant of stage and screen, he was much more than the voice of Darth Vader and CNN.
    A giant of stage and screen, he was much more than the voice of Darth Vader and CNN.
    
            Just one post this week, but some good stuff in it.
            Glenn Close stars in a film adaptation of Tove Jansson's translucent memoir. Plus: A Florida tragedy documented and Yorgos Lanthimos' latest provocation.
            The Bruce movie is a brooder based on a good book about a great album. Plus: "Blue Moon," "The Mastermind" and more.
            The Newton-born actor gets a hometown festival this weekend – join me for a Saturday evening chat with his grown kids.