“Rest in Peace” Archives

The “Grave of the Fireflies” director was one of the founders of the legendary Studio Ghibli.

Cinema has lost one of its most admired, acclaimed, and distinguished composers.

He left an indelible mark on martial arts and blaxploitation cinema.

Some thoughts on the death and legacy of Steve Jobs.

The lead singer of Broadcast died earlier today as a result of complications with pneumonia.

Acclaimed anime director Satoshi Kon has passed away at the age of 46.

When we’re confronted by the death of someone so iconic, there’s a temptation to turn them into a caricature.

Norman’s music struck me as far more revolutionary and left-of-center than a lot of the other music I was listening to.

A collection of random passages from this remarkable writer.