We lost one of the greats this past week. Sidney Lumet, a national treasure and the quintessential New York filmmaker (sorry, Woody Allen) died last week at the age of 86. In a career that spanned over 50 years in both live television and the big screen, Lumet was nominated for the Best Director Oscar four times and has left an indelible filmography of titles that are distinguished by their social relevancy and strong caliber of acting. Lumet’s most famous films were shot in and were ...

Director's View Film Festival, Fairfield County, Conn.Another luminary has joined the ranks paying tribute to the legendary filmmaker, Sidney Lumet, Joanne Woodward will join husband Paul Newman, "Get Smart's" Barbara Feldon, Oscar winner Celeste Holm, Lucie Arnaz, Lawrence Luckinbill and a host of other stars to salute five-time Oscar nominee Sidney Lumet (maker of such films as "Network" and "Dog Day Afternoon.") last Friday, February 13th in Stamford.The evening started with Stamford Mayor Da...