I'm so overwhelmed by the passing of Paul Newman -- the career, the philanthropy, the gorgeous, iconic man himself -- that I'm not sure where to start. So many Newman roles are not only brilliant, but mean a lot to me personally including, Hud (where he's the most charming son of a bitch you'd ever want to meet, or if you're smart, not want to meet), the fun, sad and inspiring Christ parable Cool Hand Luke , the uber-cool yet moody and complicated The Hustler, The Verdict (which has one of the greatest openings in screen history -- Newman playing that pinball machine) and some of his less talked about pictures, like Pocket Money (with Lee Marvin) or the underrated Sometimes a Great Notion (which he skillfully and beautifully directed). I'll be writing more about these pictures, but for now, I'm returning to a Newman performance that fills me with such happiness, that it occasionally surprises me with its gritty, twinkling power. It's a sports picture after all, and though beloved by ...
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Paul Newman Dies At Age 83
hollywoodbackwash.com 9/28/2008 — Paul Newman lost his battle with cancer today at age 83. It’s sad no matter how you spin it, but he did have a long, successful and meaningful life. His daughter released this statement:
“Paul Newman played many unforgettable roles. But ...
Paul Newman Dies At Age 83
hollywoodcrap.com 9/28/2008 — Legendary actor, Paul Newman, lost his battle with cancer today at age 83. His daughter released this statement saying:
Paul Newman: Cool Hand Class!
dojodabbles.blogspot.com 9/28/2008 — Each of us could take a lesson from the way in which Paul conducted his life.He never let any of the gratuitous fawning affect the way he lived, rarely granted interviews or signed autographs. He saw both as intrusions into his private life; of little value. He lived life his way. A true class Act!
“Why fool around with hamburger when you have steak at home?”
cinebeats.blogsome.com 9/28/2008 — “Joanne has always given me unconditional support in all my choices and endeavors, and that includes my race car driving, which she deplores. To me, that’s love.”
“Why fool around with hamburger when you have steak at ...
The Brilliant Slap Happy Paul Newman
sunsetgun.typepad.com 9/28/2008 — I'm so overwhelmed by the passing of Paul Newman -- the career, the philanthropy, the gorgeous, iconic man himself -- that I'm not sure where to start. So many Newman roles are not only brilliant, but mean a lot to...
Paul Newman, Hollywood's anti-hero, dies at 83 —
Latest News on omg! 9/28/2008
AP - Paul Newman never much cared for what he once called the "rubbish" of Hollywood, choosing to live in a quiet community on the opposite corner of the U.S. map, staying with his wife of many years and — long after he became bored with acting ...
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