Much as I admire Mr. Borgnine's fine performances in good movies like BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK, MARTY, and PAY OR DIE, I'm reminded--looking over his filmography upon his passing--that, to his credit, in all the years, he never phoned in a job. His measure as a true movie star and solid pro was never more clearly demonstrated--and desperately welcome--than in such dire flicks as WILLARD, THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, THE DEVIL'S RAIN, and THE BLACK HOLE. He made even the damnedest nonsense watchable.
RIP, paisan.