A New Hollywood Figure is Gone

 

Filmmaker Bob Rafelson has passed at 89. He helped co-create the musical group, The Monkees, and their TV show and the offbeat film, Head.  He directed some key films from the 1970s including the landmark Five Easy Pieces with actor Jack Nicholson who teamed up for other films including the updated Postman Always Rings Twice. One of his best films was the thriller Black Widow with Debra Winger. He also produced Oscar nominated films,  Easy Rider, The Last Picture Show, and the Oscar winning documentary Hearts and Minds. He was one of the key figures of the New Hollywood movement.