New bios added.
forgive my ignorance on this subject but can anyone add bios or are they already being worked on? I’d add a few if the slots empty.
They are being worked on.
The page is looking great. Thanks everybody for their hard work. Thanks for adding the two latest bios Silence. The wanted posters look great dicfish. Thanks for linking the movie names JW.
Korano, I’ve been writing up the bios but you can help me if you want. I’d appreciate it. I’m sure you’d like to write bios on Petroni 
among others. Which bios would you like to do, assuming you want to help me on this?
Thanks for the offer.
Petroni is kind of obscure. He only made a handful of films and worked mostly in only 3 genres (Western, Comedy, Horror).
If Sollima isn’t being worked on, I’d take a crack at him Catellari, and Baldi. That is if they aren;t being worked on.
I haven’t started work on any of the directors yet so feel free to go ahead. Just make sure to follow the same format I’ve been using for consistency and keep it below 175 words.
Thanks alot man.
How’s this?
SERGIO SOLLIMA:
April 17, 1921 (Rome, Italy)- One of the most respected and important directors of Spaghetti Westerns, Sollima brought to the genre political allegory and social commentary. Though he directed only 3 westerns, each one is as respected as the other. Like most Spaghetti Western directors, he started out in the early 60’s directing Peplum (Sword and Sandal) films. When the westerns came along, he didn’t hesistate to make his own. Starting with the critically acclaimed and widely popular THE BIG GUNDOWN (1966), Sollima made and name for hisself with his leftist messages and outlandish characters. His next western was another hit among fans and audiences alike, FACE TO FACE (1967). Adding a physcological theme to his already prominent political subtext. His third and finale western was the notorious RUN MAN RUN (1968). Most believe it as his weakest western but still an above average Spaghetti western. Whatever your thoughts may be, there’s no denying Sergio Sollima was among the best and most influential Spaghetti Western directors. Sollima went on to direct a “remake” of Face to Face, Revolver. A Polizio film starring Oliver Reed and fabio Testi. It was his last famous film but he’s still live and kicking today.
Your Sollima piece is terrific Korano. Great job. I will just need to edit it a bit.
GIULIANO CARNIMEO aka Anthony Ascott
July 4, 1932 (Bari, Italy)-
Often under the pseudonym of Anthony Ascott, the prolific Carnimeo directed 14 Italian westerns, and was assistant director on another 3. His westerns were known for their comic-book like characters and atmosphere, over the top action sequences, and slapstick humor. His two favorite leading actors to work with were George Hilton, of which he directed 7 westerns, and Gianni Garko, of which he directed 5. He is perhaps best known for taking over Gianfranco Parolini’s “Sartana” franchise, filming 3 official sequels with Garko and 1 with Hilton. Besides “Sartana”, Carnimeo’s films often featured superhero-like lead protagonists, such as “Tresette/Tricky Dicky”, “Hallelujah”, “Spirito Santo/Holy Ghost”, and “Ace/Cemetery”. These characters often used gimmicky weapons disguised as something else such as sewing machines and piano organs. Overall, Carnimeo directed and co-directed over 30 features of various genre’s, but mostly comedies and westerns. Outside of westerns, his best known directorial work was the 1972 Giallo, THE CASE OF THE BLOODY IRIS, starring Hilton.
Korano, you can correct me if I’m wrong, but I think Sollima didn’t direct any peplums, but instead 3 spy flics before he made his SWs. And Revolver is supposed to be a sort of a remake of TBG, tz least that’s what I read. I’m just watching it, but at the moment I don’t see much connections to either of his Spagies.
Sollima was in the peplum business, but not as an director. He worked on some of the scripts.
Apart from that there’s one sentence: “Most believe it as his weakest western but still an above average Spaghetti western.”
To me this sounds a bit to negative. I wouldn’t say “above average”, but something like “exquisite”. The vitas should be somehow praising.
Correct. In fact I saw one of them a few days ago and commented on it in the movie-watching thread:
http://www.spaghetti-western.net/forum/index.php/topic,409.5020.html
Incredible that the man that made that spy-flick could make something as radically different as La resa dei conti in the same year.
[quote=“Søren, post:311, topic:2068”]Correct. In fact I saw one of them a few days ago and commented on it in the movie-watching thread:
http://www.spaghetti-western.net/forum/index.php/topic,409.5020.html
Incredible that the man that made that spy-flick could make something as marginally different as La resa dei conti in the same year.[/quote]
I don’t think that is what you meant to express
I guess you had something in mind like as radically different as
I watched the one with Stewart Granger (Requiem for a Secret Agent) which was quite good. And it bore some of his trademarks.
[quote=“scherpschutter, post:312, topic:2068”]I don’t think that is what you meant to express
I guess you had something in mind like as radically different as[/quote]
You are right. Really have to proof read what I post. Thanks for pointing it out amigo !!
Saw that too, and what you say about his trademarks is also true for Violent City (with Bronson), and still it doesn’t work very well compared to his westerns. It’s a decent film, but not particularly impressive. But … in his westerns content seems to be more important than style. So I find it quite hard to explain why his westerns are so much better than his other movies.
I will see how good Revolver is after watching the 2nd half.
There was a Pirate film from 76, which wasn’t anything special, and I rewatched his TV movie Sandokan (4 parts) a few years ago only for the Sollima name, but apart from a few interesting scenes it was mostly antiquated TV stuff.
That’s okay, but when writing a title in the bio’s, could you please write it as A Fistul of Dollars as opposed to A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS as it’s much easier when creating links. Thank you.
Okay I’ll do that from now on.
I’ve edited Korano’s Sollima piece as per the comments of this thread and utilized more active voice.
SERGIO SOLLIMA:
April 17, 1921 (Rome, Italy)-
One of the most respected and important Spaghetti Western directors, Sollima brought a brand of political allegory and social commentary to the genre. Though he directed (and co-wrote) only 3 westerns, each one was wildly popular and regarded as masterpieces of the genre. Starting with The Big Gundown (1966), Sollima made a name for himself with his leftist messages and outlandish characters, as well as making a star out of Tomas Milian, and giving Lee Van Cleef his greatest non-Sergio Leone western role. His next western was another hit, the psychological Face to Face (1967), starring Gian Maria Volonte and Milian. His final western was the Zapata classic, Run Man Run (1968), a loose sequel to Gundown, again starring Milian. Sollima’s 3 films have landed him on hallowed ground, as he is the third leg of the esteemed group known as “The Three Sergio’s”, along with Leone and Sergio Corbucci, who together are regarded as the 3 greatest Spaghetti Western directors of all time. In addition to his western triumphs, Sollima also directed and co-wrote 2 classic Euro-clime films, Violent City (1970), and Revolver (1972).
[quote=“Col. Douglas Mortimer, post:318, topic:2068”]Okay I’ll do that from now on.
I’ve edited Korano’s Sollima piece as per the comments of this thread and utilized more active voice.
SERGIO SOLLIMA:
April 17, 1921 (Rome, Italy)-
One of the most respected and important Spaghetti Western directors, Sollima brought a brand of political allegory and social commentary to the genre. Though he directed (and co-wrote) only 3 westerns, each one was wildly popular and regarded as masterpieces of the genre. Starting with The Big Gundown (1966), Sollima made a name for himself with his leftist messages and outlandish characters, as well as making a star out of Tomas Milian, and giving Lee Van Cleef his greatest non-Sergio Leone western role. His next western was another hit, the psychological Face to Face (1967), starring Gian Maria Volonte and Milian. His final western was the Zapata classic, Run Man Run (1968), a loose sequel to Gundown, again starring Milian. Sollima’s 3 films have landed him on hallowed ground, as he is the third leg of the esteemed group known as “The Three Sergio’s”, along with Leone and Sergio Corbucci, who together are regarded as the 3 greatest Spaghetti Western directors of all time. In addition to his western triumphs, Sollima also directed and co-wrote 2 classic Euro-clime films, Violent City (1970), and Revolver (1972).[/quote]
That sounds a bit more enthusiastic!
[quote=“Col. Douglas Mortimer, post:318, topic:2068”]Okay I’ll do that from now on.
I’ve edited Korano’s Sollima piece as per the comments of this thread and utilized more active voice.
SERGIO SOLLIMA:
April 17, 1921 (Rome, Italy)-
One of the most respected and important Spaghetti Western directors, Sollima brought a brand of political allegory and social commentary to the genre. Though he directed (and co-wrote) only 3 westerns, each one was wildly popular and regarded as masterpieces of the genre. Starting with The Big Gundown (1966), Sollima made a name for himself with his leftist messages and outlandish characters, as well as making a star out of Tomas Milian, and giving Lee Van Cleef his greatest non-Sergio Leone western role. His next western was another hit, the psychological Face to Face (1967), starring Gian Maria Volonte and Milian. His final western was the Zapata classic, Run Man Run (1968), a loose sequel to Gundown, again starring Milian. Sollima’s 3 films have landed him on hallowed ground, as he is the third leg of the esteemed group known as “The Three Sergio’s”, along with Leone and Sergio Corbucci, who together are regarded as the 3 greatest Spaghetti Western directors of all time. In addition to his western triumphs, Sollima also directed and co-wrote 2 classic Euro-clime films, Violent City (1970), and Revolver (1972).[/quote]
Okay, thanks. I’ll put it up now.