The 36th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival gave us a tribute to Academy Award-nominated actor and film legend, Bill Murray. There is no doubt that Murray has given many contributions to the film industry, most recently in the role of Felix Keane in Sofia Coppola’s On the Rocks with Rashida Jones and Marlon Wayans, for which he received Golden Globe and Critic’s Choice nominations. He also received the prestigious Maltin Modern Master Award, presented by Sofia and Roman Coppola. Past recipients of the Maltin Modern Mast Award include Judy Garland, Brad Pitt, Glenn Close, Denzel Washington, Michael Keaton, Bruce Dern, Ben Affleck, Christopher Plummer, Christopher Nolan, James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, Cate Blanchett, Will Smith, George Clooney, and Peter Jackson. Before receiving his award, Murray sat down virtually with Leonard Maltin to look back at his career and indulge in an insightful conversation. Here are some of the highlights from that conversation: Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 12 April, 2021