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This month we lost a legend in the world of movies as Sir Sean Connery passed away at the age of 90.  Dan Dudych takes a look back at the first time he watch The Last Crusade and how Sean Connery became a fan favourite. I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Sean Connery. Now, the first Bond film I saw was “Moonraker”, and that was on television, so Roger Moore was the first James Bond I came to know. I eventually did see all the films, no matter who was playing 007, but what I most remember Connery from was “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”. I still remember a local record store was giving out complimentary tickets to an advance screening of the film, and I got there before the store even opened to be sure I secured mine. I went with a friend and remember the sound going out two or three times in the first ten minutes of the film and thought; “This is off to a great start.”, but then everything ran smoothly, it was a great time, and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie...

Sad news as we learn that Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90.  He died overnight in his sleep while in the Bahamas. Fans of Steven Spielberg movies will best know him for playing Indiana Jones' Dad in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and has stayed as a fan favourite since the movie was released in 1989.  Other roles that he became well known for was The Hunt for Red October and of course as James Bond.  He won an Oscar in 1988 for his role in The Untouchables, playing an Irish cop. Robert Carlyle tweeted: "RIP Sir Sean Connery.. a trailblazer, a true legend and a gentleman." First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon also said: "I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery. Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons. Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent & sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world's most accomplished actors." Variety tells us: ...

We all know what Harrison Ford has done recently and what Steven Spielberg is up to. But what about all the other familliar faces thet we have grown fond of, over the years  ? Interesting read for those who want to find out what they have been missing all the time... http://moviepilot.com/posts/2015/01/07/the-cast-of-indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-then-and-now-2566382?lt_source=external,manual,manual Ronny. THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON STEVEN SPIELBERG CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON GEORGE LUCAS CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON JOHN WILLIAMS

Yesterday we posted a story that several newspapers were reporting that Michael Caine was concerned over the health of Sean Connery.  Well the good news is this seems to be complete rubbish. Sir Michael Caine has responded to this story which the Daily Mirror posted saying, “It’s all bulls****" “I did some interviews over in Germany for a new film and I can only assume someone has twisted my words or got the wrong end of the stick. “I haven’t seen Sean for a couple of years, but my wife and I spoke to him on the phone on his birthday this week and he was very well. “He was fine, in complete control of his senses and his usual self. “This stuff about Alzheimer’s is just nonsense. I have no idea where they are getting it from.” “Articles also say Sean lives in Spain which you, of course, know not to be true. “Honestly, I don’t want to give this story any credence by responding.” This is really good news and so happy the story was false. Rob @welshslider

The Daily Mail posted a story today that fills me with sadness.  Not only the photos showing a frail Sean Connery but the news that he is 'no longer in control of his senses' and losing his memory according to close friend Michael Caine.  The news comes from an interview with German newspaper Bild am sonntag Caine. Michael Caine said of the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade star, 'One must have serious concerns for him.'  Bild said the loss of his memory is 'noticeable' and that only a few close friends and confidantes, like Caine, had access to him. We wish Mr Connery and his family the best in these difficult times. Rob @welshslider