Sharon Knolle, Entertainment Writer
Los-Angeles-based entertainment journalist. In-depth knowledge of movies, television and pop culture, past and present. Bylines at Moviefone, IMDb, Forces of Geek and the Film Noir Foundation. Founder of Moviepaws.com
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James Shigeta, star of 'Flower Drum Song' and 'Die Hard,' dies at 81
Actor James Shigeta, perhaps best known today for his role as Bonnie Bedelia's boss Mr. Takagi in 1988's "Die Hard," has died at age 81. (July 28, 2014)
Eli Wallach dies at 98: His must-see classic movie roles
Acclaimed character actor Eli Wallach, best known for roles in "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," and "The Magnificent Seven," has died. He was 98. (June 25, 2014)
William Friedkin reveals long-kept 'Exorcist' secret at TCM Classic Film Fest
Director William Friedkin discussed his classic movies 'The Exorcist,' 'The French Connection,' and 'Sorcerer' at the TCM Classic Film Festival Friday and revealed a secret he's never told anyone about 'The Exorcist.' (April 12, 2014)
Noir icon Dan Duryea's son pays tribute at opening night of Noir City film fest
Fans of actor Dan Duryea know him best as a "dapper and dangerous" heel from film noirs like "Criss Cross," "The Woman in the Window," and "Black Angel," but his son, Richard, shared that his dad was nothing like his sinister screen image. (March 23, 2014)
Paintings in the movies: 13 films with unforgettable portraits of famous actors
Much like the '70s series, "Night Gallery," a painting in a movie can be a presence all its own, whether of someone dead or living. Or it can be a pivotal plot point, as in the reveal at the end of "An Affair to Remember." (November 4, 2013)
10 Classic Movie Hitmen: Peter Falk, Max von Sydow, Jack Nicholson and more
Get caught up with some of cinema's earliest hitmen, from the noir "This Gun For Hire" starring Alan Ladd to Peter Falk in an early Oscar-nominated role and an unforgettable performance by Jack Nicholson in "Prizzi's Honor." (May 4, 2013)
Karen Black among capacity crowd reminiscing about Marilyn Monroe
Celebrity guest stars and some revelations about Marilyn Monroe's life if she hadn't died that fateful day in 1962 made for an unforgettable evening dedicated to the screen goddess January 25 at the Billy Wilder Theater. On hand for a Q&A were documentarian Terry Sanders, whose 1964 film The Legend of Marilyn Monroe was shown, and author Susan Bernard, who read excerpts from her book Marilyn: Intimate Exposures. (January 26, 2012)
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Peter O'Toole's life, the actor recounted to a packed audience at the Music Box Theater Friday afternoon, has been one grand adventure. (April 29, 2011)
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As of November 2010, I'm writing about classic films as the Los Angeles Classic Film Examiner. My '40s-style profile photo is by Michael Calas.
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