BILLY WILDER; FilmWeek
BILLY WILDER
Patt Morrison talks with acclaimed biographer Charlotte Chandler about her new biography of legendary Hollywood director Billy Wilder, Nobody’s Perfect: Billy Wilder: A Personal Biography (Simon & Schuster). Wilder came to the Hollywood in the 1930’s, penniless and speaking no English. He went on to co-write, produce and direct over 50 films including “Sunset Boulevard,” “Some Like it Hot,” and “The Apartment.” Author Charlotte Chandler was a friend of Wilder’s and much of the biography is in his own words.
FilmWeek
Guest host John Rabe and critics F.X. Feeney of the L.A. Weekly and Henry Sheehan of HenrySheehan.com review this week's new film releases, including the new James Bond installment: Die Another Day, The Quiet American, The Emperor's Club, The Friday After Next, and 1972's Solaris.
John and the critics also discuss the life of James Coburn.