Alan Parker Remembered By Andrew Lloyd Webber, Matthew Modine: ‘One of the Few Directors to Truly Understand Musicals on Screen’

Really sad to say goodbye to Alan Parker. There’s a lot of wonderful work he has left us. He also had a serious impact on my own life as he was the first film director to think I might be able to create a film score – pg
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— Peter Gabriel (@itspetergabriel) July 31, 2020

So sad to hear of Alan Parker’s passing. What a great director who made what I consider “real” movies. He inspired so many filmmakers: ‘Fame’, ‘Midnight Express,’ ‘Mississippi Burning’…Watch his films – they are some of the best of the 70s and 80s. #RIP https://t.co/Dchg3UPydh

— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) July 31, 2020

Alan Parker was my oldest and closest friend and I never ceased to be in awe of his talent.

My life, and those of many others who loved, respected and admired him will never be quite the same again.

— David Puttnam (@DPuttnam) July 31, 2020

So sad to hear of Sir Alan Parker’s passing. His incredible run of hits as a British filmmaker gave immense inspiration to me: Fame, Midnight Express, Birdy, Angel Heart & his beguiling debut Bugsy Malone (one I’ve parodied twice & want the last song to be played at my funeral.) pic.twitter.com/gg5xTuXTnL

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) July 31, 2020

“RIP to a great filmmaker ⬇️
Variety: Alan Parker, Director of ‘Bugsy Malone,’ ‘Midnight Express,’ Dies at 76 https://t.co/MhFkwNLaBm””

— John Cusack (@johncusack) July 31, 2020

Aw shit – Alan Parker died. Only 76- 😢
I worked with him on various commercials and Midnight Express. Good director.

— Katharina Kubrick (@Kathari52397697) July 31, 2020

From “Fame” to “Midnight Express,” two-time Oscar nominee Alan Parker was a chameleon. His work entertained us, connected us, and gave us such a strong sense of time and place. An extraordinary talent, he will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/OxZPBxTE8F

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) July 31, 2020