Blake Edwards died today: Do you have any reflections you want to share?

[Mike 03]

I really liked some of his work, but I didn't see as many of his films as I probably should have.

When I was about five or six years old, my parents allowed me to watch "The Great Race" on TV, because it was a big deal at the time. This must have been in the late sixties or early seventies.

Then I, like many other pubescent males coming of youth in the late 70s fell head over heels for Bo Derek, and my father and I bonded over that because he took me to see Blake Edwards' movie 10, which is almost a classic.

Then came SOB, the semi-autobiographical comedy about one of Edwards filmic disaster, "Darling Lili," which at its time was an expensive flop. SOB is another really great film that runs the spectrum from slapstick comedy to poignant moments that elicit tears (especially for anyone who has worked in film).

Blake Edwards was a great director who made fascinating and courageous choices as a filmmaker, and I will miss him.

[grasswire]

1. some remembrances on the other thread over in LBN

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4661751

He made my ultimate favorite movie -- Victor Victoria. It's the perfect film. Pathos, love, conflict, hilarity, music, chaos. Lots of hilarity. I adore it.

[WolverineDG]

2. Operation Petticoat was another of his movies

with Cary Grant & Tony Curtis.

dg

[taterguy]

3. I'm glad he made S.O.B. so I could see Julie Andrews breasts

I'm shallow that way.

[Redstone]

4. Nothing I want to share, except to acknowledge that he made great movies.

Redstone

[Dr Morbius]

5. I loved SOB.

Terrific cast, including the underrated comedic talents of William Holden.

RIP, big guy.

[kayakjohnny]

6. 'The Great Race'? Really? I didn't know that at all.

I just loved that movie when I was a kid.

It's still one of my favorites.

Thanks for pointing that out.

And rest in peace, Mr. Edwards.

[blue neen]

7. Classic Pink Panther:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPyDY5aZyXs&feature=related

RIP, Blake.

[Gormy Cuss]

8. At the time the movie premiered I knew a man named Victor Victoria.

It was not a good year for him. ;)

I loved every announcement of a new Edwards film because the very least of them was still worth watching IMHO.

[Orrex]

9. Adrian Veidt totally kicked his ass.

[Swede]

10. He made some great movies.

His collaborations with Henry Mancini were sublime.

[Mopar151]

11. Big fan of The Great Race

One thing I loved about his movies - the actors looked like they were enjoying themselves!

A short clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG5FO8uR6wE