The Big Chill (film) The Big Chill (film) The Big Chill is a 1983 American comedy-drama film directed by Lawrence Kasdan, starring Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, and JoBeth Williams. The plot focuses on a group of baby boomers who attended the University of Michigan, reuniting after 15 years when their friend Alex commits suicide. Kevin Costner was cast as Alex, but all scenes showing his face were cut. It was filmed in Beaufort, South Carolina. The soundtrack features soul, R&B, and pop-rock music from the 1960s and 1970s, including tracks by Creedence Clearwater
Up Close and Personal (film) regrettably, it's the best Hollywood has to offer in the heartstring-pulling genre." The featured song, "Because You Loved Me", written by Diane Warren and performed by Celine Dion, won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or Television, and was nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Stockard Channing won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress - Romance. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: Up Close and Personal (film) Up Close & Personal is a 1996 American romantic drama film directed by Jon