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Brian Dennehy, who died just three weeks ago, left behind a gift for movie fans with one of his final performances in the simple yet truly moving indie drama Driveways. Coming in a period when many are desperate for human connection, The film might be the perfect antidote, even for its short 83-minute running…

NBC will honor Brian Dennehy tonight with a special episode of The Blacklist. The beloved actor, who died Wednesday, recurred as Dominic Wilkinson, the father of infamous Russian spy Katarina Rostova (Lotte Verbeek) and the grandfather of Elizabeth Keen, played by Megan Boone, in the series starring James Spader and…

Six-time Emmy nominee Brian Dennehy’s last television role was on NBC’s thriller drama series The Blacklist, on which he recurred opposite stars James Spader and Megan Boone. As fans are reeling from the news today of Dennehy’s death at age 81, there is something they can look forward to — one more appearance by the…

Veteran actor Brian Dennehy, who died Thursday at the age of 81, had a career that spanned many decades and many genres. Dennehy's versatility allowed him to excel in westerns such as Silverado with Kevin Costner, gritty action movies like First Blood opposite Sylvester Stallone and even Tony-winning turns onstage in…

Brian Dennehy, who died Wednesday at age 81, was a Golden Globe and two-time Tony Award winner known for his memorable roles in films with memorable headliners, from First Blood alongside Sylvester Stallone to Tommy Boy starring Chris Farley. He also was a standout on the stage, winning two Best Actor In Play Tonys…

Brian Dennehy, the Tony- and Golden Globe-winning actor whose career in movies, TV and the stage spanned nearly half a century, has died. He was 81. He died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in New Haven, CT, his agency ICM Partners said. Brian Dennehy Photo Gallery: A Career In Pictures Instantly recognizable…

The Laundromat actor Larry Clarke got Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Oscar nominee Lesley Ann Warren and Golden Globe winner Brian Dennehy together for his feature directorial comedy 3 Days With Dad which opened on Friday in ten cities, including New York and Los Angeles, and is also available on VOD. Loosely based on…

EXCLUSIVE: Phoenix International is selling the Brian Dennehy family comedy Life Support (working title) at Cannes which stars Whiplash Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Victor Victoria Oscar-nominated actress Lesley Ann Warren, Tom Arnold, and Anchorman‘s David Koechner. Pic directed and written by stage and film actor…

Brian Dennehy and J.K. Simmons have joined the cast of Larry Clarke’s feature directorial debut Life Support, which is currently shooting around Los Angeles.  Taylor & Dodge is handling foreign, and will be selling the film at AFM from Nov. 1-8. Conduit will be handling domestic. Also joining Dennehy and Simmons is Les…

UPDATED with additional details: Brian Dennehy has joined the Season 2 cast of SundanceTV’s Hap & Leonard in a recurring role. He’ll play Valentine Otis, a sheriff and all-around boss-hog in Marvel Creek. Along with Dennehy, the network announced additional cast as production begins on the second season. Irma P. Hall …

Every acclaimed director eventually has to make a movie about making movies, and it’s Terrence Malick’s turn now. Named after the Tarot card, his latest Knight Of Cups sees Christian Bale and his American accent as a screenwriter in Los Angeles who, despite a successful career, lives an empty-feeling life. Coping with…

In a nation obsessed with nostalgia, the Sixties have emerged in recent years as America's favorite decade to look back on. Debuting tonight on TNT, Public Morals isn't going to replace the now over and gone Mad Men as a portal to that time. Still, as my video review above says, while the Ed Burns created, directed…