In memory of Gene Hackman...

Movie Life Lesson - Having Faith in The Poseidon Adventure

Ever since I first saw him as Lex Luthor in Superman, Gene Hackman has been one of my favorite actors. As my movie tastes and knowledge expanded, I discovered The French Connection and The Conversation, which only deepened my appreciation for his range. I was thrilled when he started appearing in films of my generation—Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott’s