ABC and SBS have both reminded the legendary film critic David Stratton.
ABC and SBS both reminded the legendary film critic David Stratton, who was shown on On the films And The film showrespectively.
ABC director Hugh Marks told TV tonight“What a great light in our industry. He embodied all those things that I think you are looking for with people who will communicate with the public. There was a warmth, a deep expertise, a capacity to bring that together and communicate that to the public.
“That is the kind of person you have to strive to be as a presenter and as a delivery person of content to the public.
“I just thought his craft and competence, his empathy that happened to his knowledge … For me, what a great example for other people to look at and follow. What a big loss that is.”
ABC also said in a statement: “The ABC is deeply saddened by the death of respected film critic, writer and educator David Stratton, 85 years old. David appeared on Australian screens for three decades alongside Margaret Pomeranz, with whom he shared one of the most iconic partners in Australian broadcast.
“From 1984 to 2004 he co -organized The film show With Margaret on SBS. The couple then moved to the ABC, where they organized On the films Until 2014. “
SBS director, James Taylor, said in a statement: “SBS is deeply saddened by the death of David Stratton, one of the most respected and beloved film critics of Australia.
“His insightful reviews and deep passion for film have left an indelible stamp on Australian culture.
“From 1986 to 2004, David organized together with SBS’s The film show In addition to Margaret Pomeranz, it introduces generations of viewers in Cinema from Australia and all over the world. His estate continues to exist in every thoughtful review and every inspired viewer. “
“We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of David and Eren are an extraordinary contribution to the art of cinema.”
ABC IView has added David Stratton’s stories about Australian cinema Back to his homepage, while SBS On Demand has also added The film show To the homepage.
His family has asked for privacy, but has invited everyone to celebrate his remarkable life and inheritance by watching his favorite film of all time, Singing in the rain.
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