RIP Barrie Maxwell (The Digital Bits Classic Movie & TV columnist passed away July 10) (1 Viewer)

[Jeff Willis]

Barrie Maxwell will be missed by many readers of Bill Hunt's "The Digital Bits" site. Barrie contribuited periodic "Classic Movie & TV" release news columns and reviews of the classic releases.
Bill's daily post for today (July 11 in the States) is here

 

[JohnMor]

RIP Mr. Maxwell! I always enjoyed his posts there tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all his loved ones.

 

[MattPeriolat]

A crushing loss for the classic film community, even if we sensed it might be coming soon. I really feel for the DigitalBits guys for this, especially with Comic Con launching tomorrow. Going to be a tough weekend for them.

 

[John Hermes]

Back in the days when there were lots of classic DVD releases, I used to wait impatiently for Barrie's next column. He will be missed.

 

[ScottHM]

The same here. His Classic Coming Attractions was by far my favorite part of the Bits.

Originally Posted by JohnMor /t/322199/rip-barrie-maxwell-the-digital-bits-classic-movie-tv-columnist-passed-away-july-10#post_3947573
RIP Mr. Maxwell! I always enjoyed his posts there tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all his loved ones.

 

[Craig S]

I was really hoping this news would never come. Like everyone here, I really enjoyed Barrie's work. When it came to classic films, he was one of the best anywhere.

I feel fortunate that I got to meet and talk to Barrie at the 2001 HTF national meet, and tell him in person how much I enjoyed his writing. He was the nicest, humblest guy you could ever hope to meet.

My heart goes out to Bill and the Bits staff, and especially to Barrie's family.

R.I.P., Barrie. You will be missed.

 

[Citizen87645]

Barrie was one of my van-mates at the 2004 HTF Meet and I am sorry to hear the news of his passing. He was a quiet man like myself, but good humored and clearly very humble.

My thoughts go out to his friends and family.

 

[Matt Hough]

I have to admit to being a little surprised by this news. I knew he had been having health problems, but I had no idea they were so serious. I am deeply saddened by this, and I'll be thinking about his family over these next few days. A real tragedy.

 

[Steve...O]

Thanks for letting us know, Jeff. This is very sad news. I haven't been at the other site in quite some time and wasn't aware of his challenges. During the heyday of classic movies on DVD though his column was one I looked forward to more than any other. We even exchanged a few e-mails. HIs enthusiasm for the hobby really shone though those e-mails as it did his column. I'll be praying for Barrie and his family.

 

[Gary OS]

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Originally Posted by Steve...O /t/322199/rip-barrie-maxwell-the-digital-bits-classic-movie-tv-columnist-passed-away-july-10#post_3947718
Thanks for letting us know, Jeff. This is very sad news. I haven't been at the other site in quite some time and wasn't aware of his challenges. During the heyday of classic movies on DVD though his column was one I looked forward to more than any other. We even exchanged a few e-mails. HIs enthusiasm for the hobby really shone though those e-mails as it did his column. I'll be praying for Barrie and his family.

Our experiences mirror each other, Steve. I had stopped following the Bits site, but always loved Barrie's columns and in the heyday (as you called it) considered that required reading. I too will offer up prayers for the entire family.


Gary "very sorry to hear this news" O.

 

[JoeDoakes]

Very sad news. I have been reading his collumns for years, and I still have been checking back periodically to see if he had a new post. I email ed him several times, particularly regarding Errol Flynn titles that we both like a lot. He was always very responsive and very nice. In the world of classic film/tv fans, this is a very big loss. He will be missed.

 

[SAhmed]

I was very sad to hear of Barrie's passing - I was hopeful and wishing him every success on his road to recovery. I, too, throughly enjoyed reading his colums on a regular basis - his knowledge of, and passion for, classic movies came through quite clearly in his writing.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Regards

 

[Mike*HTF]

Sorry to hear about his passing. I enjoyed his column.

 

[DrJohnnyDiablo]

I always looked forward to Mr. Maxwell's columns and will miss his informative reviews and obvious enthusiasm for classic film.
Rest in peace, Barrie Maxwell.