I just heard the sad news that film director Sidney Lumet died. Here is the full story:
Director Sidney Lumet Dies at 86 – The Hollywood Reporter.
As a film buff, Lumet’s filmography contains some of the finest representations of American cinema. If you are unfamiliar with his work do these two things:
- Watch Dog Day Afternoon. Released in 1975, this is one of Lumet’s most critically acclaimed works. Featuring Al Pacino in a jarring performance, this film grabs you from the start and does not let go.
- Watch Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. Released in 2007, I believe this was Lumet’s last film. It is a tragic morality tale about two brothers who botch a robbery of their parents’ jewelry store.
Both of these are available on Netflix On Demand. Watching these films, one old and one new, will give you a sense of how Lumet was able to consistently make great work and stay relevant throughout the course of a long career. It will hammer home the great loss that the film world has suffered.
Rest in peace, Sidney. And thank you for all the great movies.
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