February 28, 20223 yr This might be as hard of an ask as there is. He's never mailed it in, he's never chewed the scenery, and he always delivers Little Bill? Coach Dale? Popeye Doyle? As iconic as those performances are, put me down for Harry Caul in The Conversation. That's as good as it gets in my book.
February 28, 20223 yr Author 2 minutes ago, Deej said: Loved him in Mississippi Burning. Definitely should have won the Oscar over Hoffman in Rain Man. Good call.
February 28, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, GhostOfTomJoad said: Definitely should have won the Oscar over Hoffman in Rain Man. Good call. Hoffman didn't go full retard.
February 28, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Horn80 said: Was he good? Yes, but he was pretty much the same character in every movie.
February 28, 20223 yr He was excellent in Crimson Tide. The part where he loses it when Denzel disagrees with his order to launch nukes is so tense.
February 28, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, dcbc said: Loved him as Royal Tenenbaum. "Hell of a damned grave. Wish it were mine." Was going to go with Little Bill but now I’m swayed
February 28, 20223 yr Author 6 minutes ago, Horn80 said: Was he good? Yes, but he was pretty much the same character in every movie. Harry Moseby says go pound sand.
February 28, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, Horn80 said: Was he good? Yes, but he was pretty much the same character in every movie. I think he stays pretty well within his own boundaries but I disagree that he plays the same character in every movie. To answer the question - Birdcage or Tenenbaums.
February 28, 20223 yr Author Popular Post 1 minute ago, ztejas said: I think he stays pretty well within his own boundaries but I disagree that he plays the same character in every movie. To answer the question - Birdcage or Tenenbaums. Or Get Shorty. Harry Zimm was fucking comic genius.
February 28, 20223 yr 16 minutes ago, mr. sunshine said: Was going to go with Little Bill but now I’m swayed "Oh, that's dog's blood." Tied one on and watched it a few weeks ago. So much greatness. Edited February 28, 20223 yr by dcbc
February 28, 20223 yr 15 minutes ago, dcbc said: "Oh, that's dog's blood." Tied one on and watched it a few weeks ago. So much greatness. Kind of a... "fuck you" to the old man I guess.
February 28, 20223 yr Mississippi Burning for me. He was one of the bright spots in The Firm. One of the all time greats.
February 28, 20223 yr In the order of Mississippi Burning, Unforgiven, Bonnie and Clyde, The Royal Tenenbaums, French Connection, The Conversation and Cisco Pike.
February 28, 20223 yr "Hello Ben! Ready for what? What? Jackson's dead. He died in bed? Whose bed? A prostitute? A minor? And black? I don't believe this, I don't FUCKING believe this. I'm ruined!
February 28, 20223 yr Caught Scarecrow on TCM the other night. Hackman has called this perhaps his favorite performance. He plays a drunk scene as well as I've ever seen it done here.
February 28, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, dcbc said: Loved him as Royal Tenenbaum. "Hell of a damned grave. Wish it were mine." You heard me, Coltraine.
February 28, 20223 yr I saw this thread and had to quick scroll through to make sure he was still alive. Fuck all of you for giving me a scare. "Leave the ball, will you, George?"
February 28, 20223 yr 12 hours ago, DoobieWah said: Young Frankenstein. any time i smoke i copy the way he says cigars
February 28, 20223 yr 15 hours ago, Horn80 said: Was he good? Yes, but he was pretty much the same character in every movie. You need to get out more. Did you ever see Enemy of the State? Compare that to his role in The Firm. How about when he played Lex Luthor? What about his roles in The French Connection and Young Frankenstein? That’s just a horrible take.
February 28, 20223 yr 15 hours ago, Michael Knight said: Gene Hackman was an actor who was always good in any role Same with Michael Caine. They made one movie together — A Bridge Too Far.
February 28, 20223 yr Also, no one has mentioned his role as the murderous Senator Brice in No Way Out.
February 28, 20223 yr He actually showed on a DDD episode, happen to be at a place they were filming at. Hackman is up there with Donald Sutherland in as such I’ve never been disappointed in any of their roles. Edited February 28, 20223 yr by Underdog
February 28, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, WhatTheBuck said: Same with Michael Caine. They made one movie together — A Bridge Too Far. The theory states that at any given time, one can find either a Michael Caine or Gene Hackman movie somewhere on television. This character sits on the couch watching TV for roughly 90% of the film until he stumbles upon his closing argument: “ A Bridge Too Far ”, which features both Hackman and Caine.
February 28, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, WhatTheBuck said: Also, no one has mentioned his role as the murderous Senator Brice in No Way Out. I thought he was Sec. Of Defense? watch the two dinner scenes in Birdcage again. One in the den and the other around the table. It’s an absolute masterclass to watch a great actor who can do comedy well, playing off an ensemble cast of overwhelmingly hilarious actors/actresses. Hackman threaded that needle as fine as anyone in Hollywood. He didn’t go to big, he didn’t slink down, his discomfort shone through the lens but we laughed with him not at him. But to bounce off Diane, azaria, robin, Nathan, and even the two kids was just effortlessly meticulous. he also took the “I’m doing one more job and then I’m out!” Trope and turned it on its head, without adding or removing a single thing from the script…just through body language. Another masterclass in “hEist” and of course, I loved him in almost all the roles listed above particularly Tenenbaums, Hoosiers, and the Conversation (Which spilled over into another great role in enemy of the state which wasn’t a great movie but Hackman carried it) Edited February 28, 20223 yr by Lobo
February 28, 20223 yr 33 minutes ago, Lou said: Mississippi Burning so many fantastic roles! but i think i'd go with this one if i had to choose. the character is so complex and Hackman absolutely nail each nuance, tone, etc. He is that rare actor that could be a character actor or leading man with equal perfection. i need to read his books...anybody?
March 1, 20223 yr On 2/28/2022 at 8:31 AM, WhatTheBuck said: Same with Michael Caine. They made one movie together — A Bridge Too Far. The Caine-Hackman Theory closing argument Edited March 1, 20223 yr by HornPhD 66BUFF beat me to it
March 1, 20223 yr On 2/28/2022 at 12:08 PM, 66BUFF said: The theory states that at any given time, one can find either a Michael Caine or Gene Hackman movie somewhere on television. This character sits on the couch watching TV for roughly 90% of the film until he stumbles upon his closing argument: “ A Bridge Too Far ”, which features both Hackman and Caine. Add Samuel L to that and I bet it's close to 100%.
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