OUT OF TOWN FOR THE WEEK !
Monday I will be on a plane to visit cities on the East Coast to explore relocation. I will be out of pocket at least 8 days, so I wanted to go ahead and announce this week's "Friday Movie Suggestion Night" quite a bit early--not "Standard Procedure"--but it's been important and fun for me and I hope many of you as well.
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This film brings back an actor who was in the very first "Friday Movie Suggestion Night" last September (in "The Verdict"), one of the finest Actors that has ever lived: Paul Newman with a superb cast in NOBODY'S FOOL. It's actually good that I selected this during the cold weather season because now everyone has an excuse to grab a pillow, the cat, dog, or better yet--your "better half" and curl up before the fireplace. This movie sadly marked the very last film of Jessica Tandy and is lovingly dedicated to her. The Plot: Director Robert Benton brings to life a man named Sully Sullivan (Newman) who tries to bring some adventure and meaning to an otherwise 'neer do well' life in a small boring town. Bruce Willis plays Carl Roebuck, Sully's boss who shamelessly exploits him at every turn. But Sully gets to flirt with Toby (Melanie Griffith) Carl's neglected wife and the two men take getting even with each other to hysterical limits. While battling an insurance company for a bad knee and approaching retirement, Sully's estranged son (played by Dylan Walsh) moves his family (Catherine Dent and Alexander Goodwin) back to town, Sully has to face what he's been avoiding for years--taking responsibility. Jessica Tandy plays the charming and lovely Miss Beryl Peoples--Sully's teacher from Grade School and the two have a daily routine that tickles the heart. Interestingly, Phillip Bosco, whom we just saw as the high school principal in "Children of a Lesser God" plays the Court Judge and Phillip Seymour Hoffman weighs in as a police officer. Sully's own harsh and abusive childhood has hardened him. But all of this is about to change. Many people, including myself feel Newman was cheated out of an Oscar (c) for this film (Nominated as Best Actor in a Leading Role, 1995). Director Benton was also nominated for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
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This film will not only find a place in your heart this week; it will prove why through the decades--literally--Paul Newman is an Actor of all generations. This is a good time for all of us to Honor Paul at age 80.
posted by Michael Manning @ 12:00 PM
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I love this move! The way the father and son first battle and then bond over the old house is great.
Paul Newman is a wonderful actor. I love all his movies too.
My husband Charley drove one of the trailers when they were on the Big Island filming. Pat Morita was in that movie too. I think it was called The Day The Earth Stood Still. It was back in the late 70's when we lived in Hilo.
Michael, I relly enjoyed looking at your new pics and listening to your reels. Nice job!
I'll try to rent this if I can. It's funny, but the way Paul Newman looks now reminds me of how my dad looked.
Cool that you like Paul Newman, sorry but I prefer another kind of old glories such as Cary Grant..which is no longer alive...but I think he was a really great actor, from the ones who are still alive...my favourite one is "Sean Connery"..
Anyway...that´s my opinion...
Best wishes,
Take care
Maria
love the photos page, Michael! :)
Hmmm... you mean Paul is 80? No way. But... the last sentence sounds like he is???? He can't be that old. (Yes I could find his biography and click on it but no, I don't have time. LOL).
Have a safe trip!!!!!!!!!!!
And he sure makes a mighty fine salad dressing too :-)
Junebugg: Yes, great tension there. A fine story.
Tutu: Very sad to read 2 weeks ago that Pat Morita has died. I loved him in the "Karate Kid" movies as Mr. Myaghi. Your hubby was lucky!
Bud: Not to sound like a commercial, but Jason is an extraordinary Webmaster! Thanks for the great compliments! We work well together and he "get's" what I'm about. Very cool.
Carolyn: Watching him on "Larry King Live" was fascinating. Even at 80 nothing gets past him. He said his favorite film was "Rachel, Rachel" starring his wife, JoAnne Woodward. He said she is by far a better Actor! He said remembering lines is becoming more of a challenge and he'll probably do one more movie then hang it up. He's very involved with the Salad and Food products for Charity. His daughter is a dynamo too with an herbal line of stuff. I have a huge dry-mounted/custom framed movie poster in my bedroom of "The Verdict", my favorite film. lol!
Romasanta: Stay tuned! Cary Grant is coming up on my "Friday Movie Suggestion Night". You have good tastes! Nice of you to write!
Kat: Thanks. I'll be in touch with you and Good Man Roger shortly!
Meritt: Born 1925 in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Yup. And he still races cars!
Thomas: Yes! They are the best.I gave "The Bachelor Test" to several brands and Paul's is tops! His charity is EXCELLENT and one of them ("Hole in the Wall Gang Camp") is on my BLOGSITE under "COOL STUFF". Click on it and opt to play the 12 minute movie!
I can't believe Newman is that old already. I wish I were older to have seen him in his hey dey -- live. Good luck with your search!
Becky: Thanks! You can catch him on DVD in such classics as "Cool Hand Luke", HUD, and others. He is a man of Class!
I'm sorry, but all I can say here is yummy. Thank you for this one, Michael. :)
Keri: Great film isn't it?
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