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I suppose it is the lack of royalty in America that has us fixated on the rising stars of stage and screen (television doesn't count, it never has). Although Hollywood gets the giant share of profits and salaries these days, the real talent of our royalty lies on the Broadway stage. And as the actors so popular in my youth pass away I wonder what stars will shine tomorrow.
Thus I was sad to read that Jill Clayburgh has passed away:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101106/ap_on_en_mo/us_obit_clayburgh
Her career in film and theatre was a marvel, I once saw her in a Tom Stoppard play. But her fame lead to the 'one off' film world as well and so I am reminded of her shocking role in Bernardo Bertolucci's 1979 film "La Luna."
I attended the film at an art house theatre in Washington DC where the audience sat stunned at the images and storyline of the film. The beauty in the film was not confined to the countryside, as Ms. Clayburgh participated in some magnificient...and disturbing scenes of an incestual relationship between a mother and her young teenage son. Yes, that's a Bertolucci film for you.
The boy was played by Matthew Barry, a hauntingly beautiful young man, a very poor actor but I cared not a whit. The huge operatic finale in the pyramids of Egypt still provide me with a visual for the film. (I have posters and publicity photos for the movie, along with a rare copy on video tape)
Yes, in 1979 this was rare bad one to see except for Ms. Clayburgh's wonderful performance and Matthew Barry's beauty. She will be missed.
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Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. (Sir Francis Bacon 1561-1626)
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