Art imitating life: Philip Seymour Hoffman as Lester Bangs in ‘Almost Famous’
When Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away, film fans remember his subtle genius in his performances. Even though he has been celebrated for his later roles, the performance that resonates with me the most is his turn as the late rock journalist, Lester Bangs in Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical film Almost Famous. But, with Bangs also being …