The Tribute To Philip Seymour Hoffman That Will Leave You Speechless

I remember it like it was yesterday (it practically was). Sundance 2014. It seems this was a very popular year for epiphanies for me, and the truth is, I believe it was for everyone. We lost so many incredible greats in 2014, it's hard to imagine a world with them gone, yet we're living in it. Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Shirley Temple were among the greats that were taken from us that year, but the one that has recently caused me pause is Philip Seymour Hoffman. Hoffman was brilliant in every sense of the word. His career spans decades and the depth and variety of his character roles are like none that we've seen in years. It was freezing on that sunny day at Sundance and I was at the Canon craft services cafe on Main Street and there he was, Mr. Hoffman himself. I was with an actress friend of mine, Jamie Miller and both of us couldn't believe our eyes. He was exiting, but just a glimpse was enough. The knowledge that I was indeed in the same room with him once in my life was satisfaction enough for me. 3 months later, he killed himself.

Blast forward a year later and I get a Facebook update from Jamie (my actress friend) and it's a link to a 20-minute tribute to Hoffman. I jumped at the opportunity to see it, as I trust my friend's judgment to the highest degree. Her passion for film is as strong as mine and I knew this was the tribute I had been waiting for. The 20 minutes spans his entire career and shows us just how much brilliance he contributed to the movie industry in his short time here. Not many actors can cross over from comedy to drama (Jeff Daniels, Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro are a few) and Hoffman's seemingly easy way of bringing a fresh new element to his characters was always a sight to see. It was hard for me to keep a dry eye throughout the tribute, but I implore you to watch the entire thing, in one sitting. It will be, like I have said before, the best 20 minutes you will have all day.

Watch P.S. Hoffman by Caleb Slain from Vimeo Below:

https://vimeo.com/87873042

What is your favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman film?