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CBC
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
James Foley, director of Glengarry Glen Ross, dead at 71
Social Sharing James Foley, a journeyman director best known for Glengarry Glen Ross, has died. He was 71. He died earlier this week after a yearlong battle with brain cancer, his representative, Taylor Lomax, said Friday. In his long and varied career, Foley directed music videos for Madonna, 12 episodes of House of Cards and the two Fifty Shades of Grey sequels, but it was his 1992 adaptation of David Mamet's foulmouthed Pulitzer Prize winning play that stood above the rest. Although it wasn't a hit at the time, Glengarry Glen Ross wormed its way into the culture and grew into an oft-quoted cult favourite, especially Alec Baldwin's "always be closing" monologue, which was unique to the film version of the play. Critic Tim Grierson wrote 20 years after its release that it remains "one of the quintessential modern movies about masculinity." "While there are many fine Mamet movies, it's interesting that the best of them was this one — the one he didn't direct," Grierson said. Hal Ashby took an early interest Born on Dec. 28, 1953, in Brooklyn, Foley studied film in graduate school at the University of Southern California. Legend has it that Hal Ashby once wandered into a film school party where his short happened to be playing at the time, and he took a liking to him. Foley would later attribute his ability to make his first feature, Reckless, a 1984 romantic drama about mismatched teenagers in love starring Daryl Hannah, Aidan Quinn and Adam Baldwin, to the Ashby stamp of approval. It was also the first screenplay credited to Chris Columbus, though there were reports of creative differences. He followed it with the Sean Penn crime drama At Close Range, the Madonna and Griffin Dunne screwball comedy Who's That Girl and the neo-noir thriller After Dark, My Sweet, with Jason Patric. Critic Roger Ebert included After Dark, My Sweet in his great movies list, calling it "one of the purest and most uncompromising of modern film noir" despite having been "almost forgotten." He also directed several music videos for Madonna, including Papa Don't Preach, Live to Tell and Who's That Girl, and an episode of Twin Peaks as well as an episode of Hannibal. Foley adapted John Grisham and worked with Gene Hackman on The Chamber and made the Reese Witherspoon and Mark Wahlberg teenage love-gone-scary thriller Fear. He worked with Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 American crime drama Confidence and helmed the largely derided Halle Berry and Bruce Willis psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, which was released in 2007. Bored by car chases and stunts It would be a decade before his next film was released, when he was given the reins to the Fifty Shades of Grey sequels: Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. "For me, what's most challenging is stuff that doesn't involve the actors, oddly enough. In three, there's a big car chase and there's different stunts and stuff, and that stuff really bores me," he told the Associated Press at the U.K. premiere of Fifty Shades Darker. "So, when the actors aren't around, that's difficult because the actors give me so much energy and kind of engagement and a car driving by doesn't do the same thing." Foley was not an easily definable director, but that was by design. In 2017, he told the Hollywood Reporter that he had no interest in repeating himself. "I've always just followed my nose, for better or for worse, sometimes for worse," he said. "What's best and what's worst [about the industry] are almost the same to me. What's worst is you get pigeonholed, and what's best is I haven't been. It means that I'm still making movies, despite hopping all over the place."
Irish Examiner
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Fifty Shades sequels director James Foley dies aged 71
Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a rep confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. James Foley arriving for the Fifty Shades Darker European premiere at Odeon Leicester Square (Ian West/PA) In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy – Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) – which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
James Foley, Fifty Shades, Glengarry Glen Ross director, dies at 71 after long battle with cancer
Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a rep confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986, he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy – Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) – which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley.
7NEWS
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Hollywood director James Foley dead after brain cancer battle
Hollywood director James Foley, who recently worked on the Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels, has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley.
The Advertiser
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Fifty Shades sequels director James Foley dead at 71
Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley. Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley. Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley. Fifty Shades Of Grey sequels director James Foley has died aged 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. The American filmmaker, known for Glengarry Glen Ross, Fear, and The Corruptor, died peacefully in his sleep earlier this week, a statement from a representative confirmed. His work spanned across music videos, television and film, making his directorial debut in 1984 with Reckless, starring American actor Aidan Quinn and Blade Runner's Daryl Hannah. In 1986 he directed music videos for pop star Madonna, including for the hit songs Papa Don't Preach, Live To Tell and True Blue. He more recently directed the two sequels to the Fifty Shades romantic thriller trilogy - Fifty Shades Darker (2017) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) - which starred Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, and also directed for television, including 12 episodes of the hit Netflix thriller series House Of Cards. The filmmaker worked with Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz on the 2003 film Confidence, which follows Jake Vig, played by Burns, a grifter whose con plan to avenge his friend's murder goes awry, leaving him indebted to a mob boss and his enforcer. He also directed the psychological thriller Perfect Stranger, starring Halle Berry as a journalist who goes undercover to investigate businessman Harrison Hill, played by Bruce Willis, who she suspects killed her childhood friend. He is survived by his brother, Kevin Foley, sisters Eileen and Jo Ann Foley, and his nephew Quinn Foley and is also predeceased by his brother, Gerard Foley.
