(CNN) Academy Award-winning filmmaker Curtis Hanson, perhaps best known for his acclaimed neo-noir drama "L.A. "Curtis Hanson believed in me and our crazy idea to make a rap battle movie set in Detroit. "So sad to hear about Curtis Hanson. — Curtis Hanson #RIP pic.twitter.com/6jvvSBPpHp — Tribeca (@Tribeca) September 21, 2016Curtis Hanson gave us lasting cinematic memories. A tweet from the Academy on Wednesday read, "Thank you Curtis Hanson for all that you've given us.

Source: CNN September 21, 2016 12:45 UTC