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| Tony Scott on the set of Pelham One Two Three |
Tony Scott took his own life Sunday by jumping off a bridge in California. Mr. Scott was an incredibly influential director and the brother of Ridley Scott. He was 68 years old.
He directed films such as The Hunger, Top Gun, True Romance (which was written by Quentin Tarintino) and Crimson Tide among many others.
"Starting with 'The Hunger' (1984), his films center on obsessive relationships whose blind pursuit threatens the order of things, and usually has terrible consequences for those unlucky enough to be around. The nature of the relationship is variable: Heterosexual romance as in 'True Romance' (1993) works just as well as the homoerotic buddy-bonding of 'The Last Boy Scout' or 'Spy Game''s father-son-constellation. The most extreme case -- and the film with which Tony’s filmography starts getting interesting -- is 'Crimson Tide,' where the relationship between a nuclear sub’s captain (Gene Hackman) and his first officer (Washington) is framed in the most general terms (they obsess over whose view of reality is correct), the system of order is the most rigid (military protocol), and the consequences are the most momentous (Armageddon)." Quoted from "World Out of Order: Tony Scott's 'Vertigo'"
Our hearts go out to his family. Rest in Peace, Mr. Scott.
Some celebrity quotes from Twitter.
"Tony Scott... You left us too soon. How terribly sad. What a lovely, kind human being you were. I will love and miss you much. Blessings to your family. Rest In Peace."
"Tony Scott, rest in peace. How horribly sad."
"Such sad news about Tony Scott. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends."
"No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day."
"Taking a moment to reflect on Tony Scott's life and work! My sympathies to his family. Feeling the loss!"
"'I make a movie because it's something that inspires me' ~ Tony Scott 6/21/44 - 8/19/12 Your movies inspired me."
"RIP Tony. You were the kindest film director I ever worked for. You will be missed."
"So sad to hear about Tony Scott. A master of grand action, nail biting pace and atmosphere. A real loss to film making."
"Tony Scott director of my favorite movie 'Man on Fire.' 'I wish you had more time'"
"A guy like Tony was a trendsetter, unlike most chart following sheep directors in the big budget action film world. You'll be missed :( RIP."
"RIP Tony Scott. Never knew him but always heard nothing but great things about him and I loved his films. Terrible loss for cinema."
"So sad to hear the news about Tony Scott. His movies made growing up more fun for me. My prayers and condolences to the Scott family."
"Awful news about Tony Scott. Rest in peace."
Read more of "World Out of Order: Tony Scott's 'Vertigo.'"
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