Tom Fordy

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Tom Fordy

Remember the time Chris Evans spent his Marvel hiatus directing a romantic comedy? Of course you don’t — because it was one in a long lineage of speedily forgotten flops directed by overly indulged movie stars, writes Tom FordyIt’s something that numerous actors throughout cinema history have been powerless to resist: the desire to step onto the other side of the camera and direct. Studios are often quick to indulge a money-making star, while stars are just as quick to indulge themselves.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tom Fordy

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and Eugene Landy in New York in 1985 - Ron Galella / Getty ImagesIn the summer of 1990, Brian Wilson – the Beach Boys genius who has died at the age of 82 – appeared at a San Diego fan convention. Also in attendance was Peter Reum, a former therapist who knew Wilson.

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Tom Fordy

In the summer of 1990, Brian Wilson - the Beach Boys genius who has died at the age of 82 - appeared at a San Diego fan convention. Also in attendance was Peter Reum, a former therapist who knew Wilson. Reum had already heard rumours that Wilson was heavily medicated - drugs administered by Wilson's Svengali-like psychotherapist, Dr Eugene Landy, and a team of sinister handlers - and saw videotapes of Wilson's poor physical state. In the flesh, Reum's worst fears were confirmed.

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Tom Fordy

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3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Tom Fordy

The CountdownRemember the time Chris Evans spent his Marvel hiatus directing a romantic comedy? Of course you don’t – because it was one in a long lineage of speedily forgotten flops directed by overly indulged movie stars, writes Tom FordyIt’s something that numerous actors throughout cinema history have been powerless to resist: the desire to step onto the other side of the camera and direct.