Kirk Douglas has died, at the age of 103.
Although he was probably best known for conventional dramas such as Spartacus, Lust For Life, and Paths of Glory, he also appeared in his share of science fiction, fantasy, and horror films, such Brian DePalma's The Fury (1978). As a child, I especially liked Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1954), with its early steampunk esthetic. Although many felt that Douglas (even though he was the top-billed star) was overshadowed by James Mason as Captain Nemo, Douglas definitely did his part in the climactic battle with giant squid.