When former Scene editor Jim Ridley died suddenly in 2016, friends and fans alike attempted to cope with his absence by poring over his articles and reviews, reading and re-reading some of his brilliant words about film, music, food, Nashville and life. And thanks to friend and former Scene colleague (and current contributor) Steve Haruch, Ridley’s words are now reaching an even wider audience. Haruch compiled some of Ridley’s very best film reviews, essays and articles into a book, People Only Die of Love in Movies: Film Writing by Jim Ridley. The collection has received positive reviews from the Los Angeles Times, The Village Voice and RogerEbert.com. The collection is insightful and powerful, touching on everything from the Belcourt’s near-shuttering in 1999 to films as varied as Schindler’s List, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and Jackass: The Movie. Now Ridley’s fans and friends, as well as new readers, have a definitive collection. MEGAN SELING
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People Only Die of Love in Movies: Film Writing by Jim Ridley
