Czech-born filmmaker Ivan Reitman‘s work as a producer (“Animal House”) and director (“Stripes,” “Ghostbuster,” “Meatball,” more) was integral to my moviegoing life as a teen/20something. I remember going with a bunch of college buddies to see “Stripes” (’81) while I was an undergrad at University of Florida. If I recall correctly, we saw it at the old Royal Park Cinemas (now Regal Royal Park) in Gainesville. We all thought it was a laugh riot.
Sad to hear of Reitman’s passing, at age 75.
That’s a fact, Jack!
Good obit on Reitman in Variety, by Chris Morris. Read it here.