Hartman died tragically last Thursday. His work included outstanding roles such as Bill McNeill on "NewsRadio," voices on "The Simpsons," and his many years on "Saturday Night Live."
Hartman Dies
No need for ID, the man is legit. Previously known for his elastic face and crazy on-screen antics, Jim Carrey shines in his first real attempt at a serious role.
"The Truman Show" is not the typical, plotless stream of slapstick humor that has grown to be the norm in Carrey's movies. Instead, the film slowly brings the audience into an intriguing story. Carrey carries 'Truman'
Whether it's through a policeman trying to protect an Amish boy, a teacher trying to make his students' lives extraordinary or the newly released "The Truman Show," Australian director Peter Weir has made his mark on movie-going audiences around the world.Weir directs risky new Carrey role
"I'm not a great fan of academic novels," said Maine writer Richard Russo. "They're often very bitter, score-settling, I'll-get-even-with-you exercises that don't appeal to me much."
Fair enough. So how did Russo happen to write one of the best academic novels to come along in years?
Russo to read from novel 'Straight Man'
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