As well as working behind and in front of the camera, Bogdanovich was an acclaimed film historian who had published over 10 books with iconic figures in cinema, including Alfred Hitchcock.Following the news, tributes started pouring in for the acclaimed director.Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro wrote: "Peter Bogdanovich passed away.
He was a dear friend and a champion of Cinema."He birthed masterpieces as a director and was a most genial human."He single-handedly interviewed and enshrined the lives and work of more classic filmmakers than almost anyone else in his generation," he added.Writer and producer Larry Karaszewski commented: "Peter Bogdanovich loved the movies."Making them, watching them, analysing them, talking all night long about them."“Paper Moon” and “What’s Up Doc?” are two of the most entertaining films of all time.
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