Robert Wise dies at 91
09-15-05 | 01:07 AM
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Robert Wise dies at 91
LOS ANGELES Robert Wise, who twice won double Oscars as producer and director of the classic 1960s musicals "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music," has died of heart failure. He was 91.
Family friend and longtime Los Angeles entertainment agent Lawrence Mirisch told The Associated Press Wise died today at U-C-L-A Medical Center.
Wise was nominated for seven Oscars, including the four he won, during a career that spanned more than 50 years.
Wise directed 39 films in all in a variety of genres, including "The Day The Earth Stood Still," "Run Silent Run Deep" and "Tribute to a Bad Man."
More recently, he served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Directors Guild of America.
Mirisch says Wise celebrated his 91st birthday Saturday.
Family friend and longtime Los Angeles entertainment agent Lawrence Mirisch told The Associated Press Wise died today at U-C-L-A Medical Center.
Wise was nominated for seven Oscars, including the four he won, during a career that spanned more than 50 years.
Wise directed 39 films in all in a variety of genres, including "The Day The Earth Stood Still," "Run Silent Run Deep" and "Tribute to a Bad Man."
More recently, he served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Directors Guild of America.
Mirisch says Wise celebrated his 91st birthday Saturday.
09-15-05 | 05:23 AM
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What a shame, especially on the eve of the release of the Val Lewton Collection, which has Curse Of The Cat People and The Body Snatcher in it, both Wise-directed classics. And he also directed The Set-Up, from last year's Film Noir Collection. They don't make 'em like Robert Wise anymore.
R.I.P. Robert Wise
R.I.P. Robert Wise
09-15-05 | 09:08 AM
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What a great career he had. Wise seemed like he was in such good health for a person his age, too.
The movie industry has truly lost one of its greatest directors.
09-15-05 | 09:19 AM
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Definitely one of the most important people in American cinema, he had the ability to turn out incredibly well-crafted popular blockbusters or smaller "cultish" type movies.
There are so many of his movies that have given me pleasure over the years, but for me THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (on my personal Top 10 list) ranks highest, one that reveals something new every time I watch it.
There are so many of his movies that have given me pleasure over the years, but for me THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (on my personal Top 10 list) ranks highest, one that reveals something new every time I watch it.
09-15-05 | 09:31 AM
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"The human adventure is just beginning..."
09-15-05 | 10:00 AM
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Star Trek The Motion Picture is one of his under-appreciated works, esp in his recent director's cut.
Thanks for an incredible body of work Mr. Wise.
Thanks for an incredible body of work Mr. Wise.
09-15-05 | 10:25 AM
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Robert Wise - The director of The Haunting -one of the scariest films ever!
The Sound of Music/ West Side Story -Two of the greatest musicals ever!
The Day the Earth Stood Still -One of the greatest Sci/Fi's ever!
Somebody Up There Likes Me -Great Boxing/Bio!
The Sand Pebbles -Amongst Steve McQueen's finest hours!
Run Silent, Run Deep -One of the greatest Sub movies ever!
Plus working on Citizen Kane for God's sake!!! amongst many others.
R.I.P. Robert Wise. What more can I say?
The Sound of Music/ West Side Story -Two of the greatest musicals ever!
The Day the Earth Stood Still -One of the greatest Sci/Fi's ever!
Somebody Up There Likes Me -Great Boxing/Bio!
The Sand Pebbles -Amongst Steve McQueen's finest hours!
Run Silent, Run Deep -One of the greatest Sub movies ever!
Plus working on Citizen Kane for God's sake!!! amongst many others.
R.I.P. Robert Wise. What more can I say?
09-15-05 | 01:34 PM
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Just got an email from TCM (Turner Classic Movies). They are planning on having a Robert Wise retrospective on 9/23:
To honor the career of Director/Film Editor Robert Wise, we are changing the schedule for 9/23. Here is the new schedule for the day.
Friday, September 23
6:00 AM Citizen Kane (as editor)
8:00 AM The Magnificent Ambersons (as editor)
9:30 AM The Curse of the Cat People (director)
11:00 AM The Body Snatcher (director)
12:30 PM Born to Kill (director)
2:30 PM The Set-Up (director)
4:00 PM Executive Suite (director)
6:00 PM Somebody Up There Likes Me (director) 8:00 PM West Side Story (director/producer)
10:45 PM Run Silent, Run Deep (director)
12:30 AM The Haunting (director/producer)
2:30 AM Odds Against Tomorrow (director/producer)
4:30 AM Blood on the Moon (director)
Friday, September 23
6:00 AM Citizen Kane (as editor)
8:00 AM The Magnificent Ambersons (as editor)
9:30 AM The Curse of the Cat People (director)
11:00 AM The Body Snatcher (director)
12:30 PM Born to Kill (director)
2:30 PM The Set-Up (director)
4:00 PM Executive Suite (director)
6:00 PM Somebody Up There Likes Me (director) 8:00 PM West Side Story (director/producer)
10:45 PM Run Silent, Run Deep (director)
12:30 AM The Haunting (director/producer)
2:30 AM Odds Against Tomorrow (director/producer)
4:30 AM Blood on the Moon (director)
09-15-05 | 10:16 PM
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He had one of the most varied careers ever among Hollywood directors. I mean - The Sound of Music AND The Day the Earth Stood Still? West Side Story AND Star Trek The Motion Picture? Come ON! No one does that anymore! And he did it all so well.
But I LOVE his films noir. They were just FANTASTIC! I had no idea that he started his career doing the kind of movies that he did until a few years ago, and he is now one of my favorite directors.
I am just glad that he lived long enough to re-work Star Trek: The Motion Picture closer to what he wanted in the first place back in '79. The "Directors Edition" DVD shows that he still had his editing skills intact even when pushing 90! It is a much better version of the movie than was originally released theatrically.
I still hate The Sound of Music, though. Nothing against his direction, I just don't go for that style of movie. I've never seen West Side Story, but I may have to give it a shot based on the movie's classic status AND his fantastic track record.
When I was a teenager and into my 20's I never understood why he was chosen to direct ST: TMP. I understand now.
He will be missed.
But I LOVE his films noir. They were just FANTASTIC! I had no idea that he started his career doing the kind of movies that he did until a few years ago, and he is now one of my favorite directors.
I am just glad that he lived long enough to re-work Star Trek: The Motion Picture closer to what he wanted in the first place back in '79. The "Directors Edition" DVD shows that he still had his editing skills intact even when pushing 90! It is a much better version of the movie than was originally released theatrically.
I still hate The Sound of Music, though. Nothing against his direction, I just don't go for that style of movie. I've never seen West Side Story, but I may have to give it a shot based on the movie's classic status AND his fantastic track record.
When I was a teenager and into my 20's I never understood why he was chosen to direct ST: TMP. I understand now.
He will be missed.
