Tag: Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton, of new wave act Martini Ranch (and popular motion pictures), 1955-2017

Bill Paxton, of new wave act Martini Ranch (and popular motion pictures), 1955-2017

Sad news today for fans of Bill Paxton, the actor known for iconic mid-’80s supporting roles in “Weird Science” and “Aliens” who went on to star in blockbusters like “Twister” and “Apollo 13.” The 61-year-old died Saturday due to complications from surgery, his family announced today.

Vintage Video: Kathryn Bigelow’s video for New Order’s ‘Touched By the Hand of God’

Vintage Video: Kathryn Bigelow’s video for New Order’s ‘Touched By the Hand of God’

Kathryn Bigelow, who last night won the Oscar for best director for ‘The Hurt Locker,’ directed a video for New Order’s ‘Touched By the Hand of God’ in 1987 that finds Bernard Sumner and Co. outfitted as a hair-metal band.