The Hollywood filmmaking community remembered Roger Corman today as a man who had a “can-do” attitude about making movies. Along the way, he touched many lives, blazing a path for newcomers to enter the business and others to keep the lights on through his relentless drive to produce films.
Amid that hustle, he was remembered as a kind man who had a passion for what he did.
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Some of the early reactions:
Roger Corman was my very first boss, my lifetime mentor and my hero. Roger was one of the greatest visionaries in the history of cinema. I am absolutely devastated by his loss and send my love and deepest condolences to the Corman family. #RIP #RogerCorman pic.twitter.com/Pi1yFDw6HL
— Gale Anne Hurd (@GunnerGale) May 12, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Roger Corman’s passing. Working with Roger in The Wild Angels was a highlight of my life. He was a such a lovely man. Sending condolences to his wife Julie and their children. pic.twitter.com/Vde9SVaXoI
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) May 12, 2024
I am saddened to learn of Roger Corman’s passing. He was a wonderful director/producer and I count myself lucky to have been able to work with him. 😔
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) May 12, 2024
RIP Roger Corman. A great movie maker and mentor. When I was 23 he gave me my 1st shot at directing. He launched many careers & quietly lead our industry in important ways. He remained sharp, interested and active even at 98. Grateful to have known him. https://t.co/z4jT6ltuAj
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) May 12, 2024
Roger Corman gave me one of my first jobs in Hollywood. He was always kind to this college intern new to LA and even once drew me a map to Beverly Hills when he needed me to run an errand and I had no clue where I was going. I learned a ton in a short time working for him.… pic.twitter.com/8kg3lWwRNx
— Adam Horowitz (@AdamHorowitzLA) May 12, 2024
There isn’t a modern Hollywood without legendary writer, director and producer Roger Corman. His passing at 98 is a profound loss to cinema.
We are all in his debt.
Rest easy, Maestro. pic.twitter.com/zR9QMW24R7
— Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) May 12, 2024
Whenever Roger Corman spoke about one of his films, there was a twinkle in his eye, like he was recalling the perfect crime. Smiling because he’d gotten away with it. And if you’d seen the film, you were his co-conspirator. #RIP pic.twitter.com/5tj5x3Ymvk
— Kevin Maher (@KevinGeeksOut) May 12, 2024
My favorite Roger Corman story is when he got the script for Waterworld (originally developed for him as a ‘Mad Max on boats’ ripoff cheapie) and allegedly threw it across the room and yelled “You idiot! Don’t you know this will cost me SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS to make!” https://t.co/yyaCFJQUDt
— Zack Stentz (@MuseZack) May 12, 2024
Modern American cinema begins with Roger Corman. Without him we would not have Coppola, Scorsese, Bogdanovich, Nicholson, Demme and countless others. My film school was a drive in theater in the 1970s and Roger Corman was the Dean. pic.twitter.com/P6ReDb5T1K
— Larry Karaszewski (@Karaszewski) May 12, 2024
Roger Corman, one of the most influential movie directors in my life, has passed away. It was my privilege to know him.He was a great friend. He shaped my childhood with science fiction movies and Edgar Allen Poe epics. I’ll miss you, Roger.
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) May 12, 2024
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