The Best of Alan Rickman A Tribute by FF2 Associate Jarrod Emerson The month of January 2016 was a bit rough. I was barely beginning to process the death of the legendary David Bowie when I awoke four mornings later to the news of actor Alan Rickman’s tragic passing from pancreatic cancer at the age […]

Jarrod Emerson’s Tribute to Alan Rickman Part 1: DIE HARD (1988) ‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the 40-story Nakatomi Plaza not a creature was stirring except for the company Christmas bash on the 30th floor. Having just landed in LA, New York cop “John McClane” (Bruce Willis) joins the party hoping to […]

Jarrod Emerson’s Tribute to Alan Rickman Part 2: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (1995) “John Dashwood” (James Fleet) made a promise to his ailing “Father” (Tom Wilkinson) that as rightful heir, he would make sure his stepmother “Mrs. Dashwood” (Gemma Jones) and her daughters “Elinor” (Emma Thompson), “Marianne” (Kate Winslet) and “Margaret” (Emille Francois) are financially stable. […]

Jarrod Emerson’s Tribute to Alan Rickman Part 3: DOGMA (1999) Fallen angels “Bartleby” and “Loki” (Ben Affleck and Matt Damon) thought they’d be stuck in Wisconsin for all eternity, until they’re anonymously tipped off about an upcoming rededication ceremony at a New Jersey Cathedral, during which all in attendance will be granted plenary indulgence. The […]

Jarrod Emerson’s Tribute to Alan Rickman Part 4: The Harry Potter Film Series (2001-2011) Based on the phenomenally successful novels by JK Rowling, the series chronicles the life of orphaned wizard “Harry Potter”, as he learns of his magical heritage and attends the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. During his years at Hogwarts Harry, […]