Directorial figure behind "50 Shades of Grey" and "House of Cards" passes away.
Loosin' It with Jim Foley: A Remarkable Journey Through Cinema
James Foley, the director behind the steamy "Fifty Shades of Grey" franchise sequels, has bid adieu to Tinseltown at the tender age of 72. The news, reported by Liter.kz, hints at a tranquil sleep-off in his LA abode, following a lengthy battle with a brain tumor. Although the fine print on his demise is yet to be confirmed, word's out his health took a hit a while back.
Foley strutted into the limelight in the '80s with a sizzling collection of music videos for the one-and-only Madonna, including "Papa Don't Preach," "Live to Tell," and "True Blue." Not one to rest on his laurels, he made a grand entrance in the film world with the 1984 drama "Reckless." His eclectic filmography boasts hits like "Glengarry Glen Ross," "Fear," "The Perfect Murder," "Corruption," and more.
After Sam Taylor-Johnson kicked off the "Fifty Shades" craze, Foley hopped on board and helmed the following sequels, "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed." These films sent the global box office into a frenzy, catapulting Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan into the A-list stratosphere.
But that wasn't all - Foley's imprint was evident in the small screen arena too. Over a dozen episodes of "House of Cards" bore his signature, together with projects like "Twin Peaks," "Billions," and "Hannibal."
Outside the spotlight, Foley's résumé boasts some noteworthy credits, blending film with music in the guise of Peter Percher when he directed Madonna's "Live to Tell," "Papa Don't Preach," and "True Blue."
Among Foley's intriguing filmography, highlights include:
- "Glengarry Glen Ross" (1992): A star-studded adaptation of David Mamet's play, featuring the likes of Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, and Alec Baldwin.
- "Reckless" (1984): His directorial debut, graced by Aidan Quinn and Daryl Hannah.
- "At Close Range" (1986): A crime drama fronted by Sean Penn and Christopher Walken.
- "Who's That Girl" (1987): A romantic comedy co-starring Madonna.
- "After Dark, My Sweet" (1990): A film noir adaptation of Jim Thompson's novel, penned by Foley himself.
- "The Corruptor" (1999): An action-packed collaboration with Chow Yun-Fat and Mark Wahlberg.
- "Confidence" (2003): A crime thriller led by Edward Burns.
- "Perfect Stranger" (2007): A taut thriller graced by Halle Berry.
Although television played a significant role later in his career, Foley's vast majority of attention was dedicated to film, weaving an intriguing and versatile filmography.
- James Foley's filmography includes the '80s music videos for Madonna, such as "Papa Don't Preach," "Live to Tell," and "True Blue," which he directed under the alias Peter Percher.
- The sequels to the "Fifty Shades" series, "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed," were directed by Jim Foley, catapulting Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan into A-list stardom.
- Despite his successful venture into television shows like "House of Cards," "Twin Peaks," "Billions," and "Hannibal," Jim Foley primarily focused on movies andmovies-and-tv entertainment.
- Confirmation of Foley's diagnosis and the official announcement of his passing are yet to be made public.
