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The passing of a true cinema legend .
Paul Newman made an indelible mark on the film world – classics such as BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID, THE STING and THE HUSTLER.. the iconic COOL HAND LUKE , the groundbreaking SOMEBODY UP THERE LIKES ME and later roles such as his oscar winning performance in THE COLOUR OF MONEY and wonderful turn in THE ROAD TO PERDITION all stand out.

His humanitarian work over the years strikes a significant personal chord in relation to the Barretstown project he pioneered here in Ireland.

God, be good to him.
R.I.P.

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@toybulldog wrote:

going back some…………’Heat’……the long awaited De niro / Pacino scene…..

Now it could be just me, I’ve seen many say how “electric” it was but somehow I remain dissapointed ? I believe that this momentous dialogue was somewhat lacking in the writing department and the actors involved did the best they could with what they were given. When you consider the quality of the godfather films and that. The directors miami voice vibe seemed to permeate the film anyway at the expense of something unique.

Maybe I ‘m too picky but does anybody know what I’m getting at ?

Curiously enough, the pairing of the diminutive cinematic giants rekindles this week with the release of Righteous Kill.. a film that’s receiving less than favourable reviews :?.

On the subject of This outstanding scene from HEAT, well, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, I’m a major fan.
If the new film points towards what many see as the nadir of the De-cino/Pa-niro coupling, then the famous cafe scene above is certainly it’s zenith.
For me, it sums up in many ways the acting revolution that these guys exemplified. A brave new world pioneered by the likes of Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift – brought forward by dear old Al and Bobby – and masterfully maintained by the uber talents of Daniel Day Lewis and the late great Heath Ledger.

Much is made of the whole Method Acting gig with it’s apparent emphasis on complete metamorphosis and character immersion, but for me the great reward this particular school grants us is the brilliant gift present in all great art.. ie the notion of the epic in the commonplace. The noble in the everyday.
One need only look towards Joyce’s Ulysses to see this very much in motion, where the simplest of themes is advanced in the most elaborate fashions.
Heat – with all it’s style, urban musings and backdrops takes two seemingly disparate protagonists and curiously connects them with regard to the morally grey area of.. well.. cops n robbers. Their very dysfunction defines them, and ultimately binds them, albeit in the flip side way that Bobby DeNiro alludes to. Their dream descriptions are also utterly significant and similar – weaved into a superbly understated conversation that flows seamlessly towards a recognition of mutual respect.
Exceptional, vibrant cinema 8)

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The Beloved

Sweet Harmony

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Hope you had a fantastic day LL :P xx

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I was always of the opinion that a Widget was a vertically challenged oriental man :roll:

(more vertically challenged than usual that is).

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La Belle Dame Sans Regrets

Dansons tu dis
Et moi, je suis
Mes pas sont gauches
Mes pieds tu fauches
Je crains les sots
Je cherche en vain les mots
Pour m’expliquer ta vie, alors
Tu ments, ma Soeur
Tu brises mon coeur
Je pense, tu sais
Erreurs, jamais
J’ecoute, tu parles
Je ne comprends pas bien
La belle dame sans regrets
La belle dame sans regrets

Je pleure, tu ris
Je chante, tu cries
Tu semes les graines
D’un mauvais chene
Mon ble s’envole
Tu en a ras le bol
J’attends, toujours
Mes cris sont sourds
Tu ments, ma Soeur
Tu brises mon coeur
Je pense, tu sais
Erreurs, jamais
J’ecoute, tu parles
Je ne comprends pas bien
La belle dame sans regrets
La belle dame sans regrets
La belle..
La belle dame sans..
Regrets

Dansons tu dis
Et moi, je suis
Mes pas sont gauches
Mes pieds tu fauches
Tu ments, ma Soeur
Tu brises mon coeur
Je pense, tu sais
Erreurs, jamais

Dansons tu dis
Et moi, je suis
Mes pas sont gauches
Mes pieds tu fauches
Tu ments, ma Soeur
Tu brises mon coeur
Je pense, tu sais
Erreurs, jamais..

Sting

8)

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@*Sian wrote:

The man my son was named after

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Legend 8)

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Louis Armstrong

Mack The Knife

8)

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The trail of used socks and crisp packets :P

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@pete wrote:

I’m in trouble then cause i dont know them and i dont care

:lol: Not in the slightest.. you’re very safe where you are :)

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