Films include 'When Harry Met Sally' and 'Sleepless in Seattle'
Just a short time ago, I read that one of my all-time favorite Hollywood screenwriters, Nora Ephron, was gravely ill. I am a huge fan, so I tend to keep up with the headlines on Ephron-related news, so imagine my surprise to learn she might be near death! Now, sadly, reports indicate that Ephron has passed away.
Ephron's death is such a tragedy. She was a bright light for so many decades, giving us so many incredible, memorable films. Her film credits include some of the best romantic comedy movies in recent memory, including Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail and When Harry Met Sally.
I personally adore all of Nora Ephron's movies, but I think my favorite is 1986's Heartburn, starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson. Ephron supposedly based the screenplay, at least in part, on her life with her second husband, Carl Bernstein. It was a tumultuous union, to say the least: Bernstein had an affair with a former British prime minister's daughter.
If you haven't seen Heartburn, I highly recommend it. The cast also includes Jeff Daniels, Stockard Channing and Maureen Stapleton, among others. It's Nora Ephron at her very best.
Ephron's film credits also include 1983's Silkwood, starring Meryl Streep and Cher. Her most recent screenwriting effort, Julie and Julia, was actually quite enjoyable.
Nora Ephron was also the author of several essay collections. My personal favorite, I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman, is a great read.
In short, Nora Ephron was a true Hollywood legend in every sense of the word. She will be missed, so much. Thank you for all the laughs (and the tears).