PAUL NEWMAN, R.I.P.
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With so many great performances to choose from, I'm selecting this late-career classic: The Verdict , written by David Mamet and directed by Sidney Lumet. # posted by Scott Macaulay @ 9/27/2008 11:29:00 AM This page is powered by Blogger. Isn't yours?
Paul Newman, 1925-2008
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Paul Newman, one of the finest actors of his generation, has died at the age of 83 after a long struggle with cancer. Above, a clip from The Verdict, which stands as one of his best performances in a career full of great performances. Also? Thanks for all ...
Paul Newman: The Icon
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Paul Newman: The Icon A final tribute to a special kind of star
R.I.P. Paul Newman, 1925-2008
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[This post was, of course, started on Saturday. Then things got busy... Better to post it now, even if somewhat truncated...] If you go through Paul Newman's credits, there are certainly examples of roles in which he tried out accents. There are examples of him playing parts where he experimented with facial hair. A couple times, one of Hollywood's most lauded and conspicuous philanthropists went wildly against type and played characters who you'd consider to be villains. When listing the great actors of the past 50 years, Newman's always there, but isn't he somewhat overshadowed by the Pacinos, the Brandos and the De ...
All is revealed!
Ayyyy! —
Here the answers to Monday’s Puzzle corner:
1. Cool Hand Luke
2. The Sting
3. Slapshot
4. The Hustler
5. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
6. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
7. The Color of Money
8. Hud
9. Long Hot Summer (especially around the 1:21 mark)
10. The Verdict
Congratulations to Grace for a marvellous 8 out of 10, closely followed by Isay. We collectively nod in deep appreciation of your classic film knowledge. And now let us extend our appreciation to the man ...





