Passing

Very surprised and saddened to hear that the talented Chadwick Boseman died from cancer at the age of 43, a condition not publicly known until the announcement of his death.  I saw him in two films, 42 and Get On Up.  They were very different roles - as Jackie Robinson in 42, Boseman portrayed a very controlled, noble, and understated character, while as James Brown in Get On Up he was a very uncontrolled, mercurial, and charismatic performer.  Boseman was excellent as Robinson and phenomenal as Brown (and the film has some of the best music performance scenes you'll ever see).  Bosman also seemed like a man of solid character himself.  I've always liked this photo of Boseman with Jackie Robinson's widow Rachel at the premiere of 42.