Robert Wise R.I.P.

Science fiction and the art of filmmaking has lost one of its true visionary talents, Robert Wise. His career truly spanned the history of American cinema. Not only was he well-known for directing Star Trek: The Motion Picture, successfully re-launching the classic television series onto the big screen. He also directed The Andromeda Strain and The Day The Earth Stood Still (soon to be a Film in the Fog- more later). And on top of that, Wise helmed such classics as West Side Story, The Sound of Music and one of my favorite film noir, The Set-Up. He was even the editor of one of the greatest films ever made, Citizen Kane!

If you haven't already, check out the Robert Wise commentary on the Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director's Edition DVD in tribute to this giant of film. He will be missed.