Was one of my favourites. Always brought a lot of energy to the films he directed.
I know it's a bit early to joke about it...but someone said to me:
"Damn, he must have read his brothers script for Bladerunner 2".
I had to laugh.
Posted by: Ledbetter (Guest), August 20th, 2012, 8:38am; Reply: 9
I'm always saddened and stunned when I hear of someone taking their own lives.
To think there are no other options...
must truely be the loneliest place on earth.
Shawn.....><
Posted by: Electric Dreamer, August 20th, 2012, 9:12am; Reply: 10
Part of me wants to believe this is some Twitter hoax. I know that bridge in Long Beach, been on it lots. It will never be the same for me when I cross it in the future.
I can't imagine what his brother and his family must be going through.
E.D.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), August 20th, 2012, 9:12am; Reply: 11
Damn...very sad and tragic. A great talent wasted in suicide of all things? Why? Does anyone know details of what was potentially wrong?
And tell me why he drove a Toyota Prius of all things.
RIP Tony. We'll miss you!!
Posted by: rc1107, August 20th, 2012, 9:55am; Reply: 12
True Romance was one of my favorites. And I know it didn't do good, but I really loved 'Domino'.
Quoted from dreamscale
Does anyone know details of what was potentially wrong?
Top Gun 2?
Yeah, Rick's right. Probably too early to joke.
He did leave a letter I heard, but it probably won't be released for a little bit, if ever. It's up to the Scott family.
Posted by: nawazm11, August 20th, 2012, 9:56am; Reply: 13
Wow, very sad indeed.
Posted by: Felipe, August 20th, 2012, 11:19am; Reply: 14
Tony was a great guy. I am in complete shock right now.
Posted by: Mr. Blonde, August 20th, 2012, 11:47am; Reply: 15
According to a source, Tony had inoperable brain cancer. That's a damn shame, but it was a death sentence either way...
Posted by: SteveUK, August 20th, 2012, 11:49am; Reply: 16
Very sad to see someone so talented end their life like this. True Romance, Crimson Tide, Last Boy Scout & Man on Fire are all films that I re-watch regularly.
I don't know how true it is, but I've heard that he was recently diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer.
Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), August 20th, 2012, 11:53am; Reply: 17
True Romance is most likely my favorite film of all time and a true classic.
But then again, most of his movies were good to great. One of the few greats for sure.
Very sad.
Posted by: Hugh Hoyland, August 20th, 2012, 11:57am; Reply: 18
Again my thoughts and good vibes go to his brother and family and friends.
Thanks for what you created Tony. Job very well done!
Posted by: albinopenguin, August 20th, 2012, 12:10pm; Reply: 19
Even though I'm not a huge fan of Tony's films (I find his direction to be over zealous, obnoxious, and distracting), it's a damn shame for him to go like this. A tragic day in the movie world for sure.
Oh and True Romance is amazing.
Posted by: jwent6688, August 20th, 2012, 2:47pm; Reply: 20
Posted by: sniper, September 15th, 2012, 3:19pm; Reply: 26
Found a great little podcast where host Jeff Goldsmith interviews writer-director Quentin Tarantino and writer-director Richard Kelly about their experiences of writing and working with director Tony Scott.
Posted by: B.C., September 15th, 2012, 3:33pm; Reply: 27
Awesome, Sniper. Thanks.
I'm always on the lookout for great podcasts to listen to while I'm out running (maybe there's a thread for podcasts links? Can't see one).
Anyhoo, the BAFTA website has a huge archive with podcasts loaded with interviews with the heavyweights of the screenwriting world. If anyone doesn't already know about it: