I liked Paul Newman. I liked him in The Sting, I liked him in Nobody's Fool, I liked him in Cool Hand Luke, and I really liked him in The Long Hot Summer. I'm pretty sure I would've liked him in all his other films I haven't seen yet. Sure there were plenty of ungodly things in his life and work as with all film stars, but there were some good things there too. If nothing else he gave us the famous quote, "Why go out for hamburger when you have steak at home" referring to his over 50 years of marriage to Joanne Woodward.
The Long Hot Summer is a brilliant film. Loosely based on a Tennessee Williams play, it was one of the first films Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were in together, and they were married shortly after filming it. The chemistry between the two is lovely. It also stars Orson Welles and a very young Angela Lansbury, and is as southern as they come. So, if you're trying to decide what film to rent this weekend - in memory of Paul Newman, I'd say go for this one. If they don't have it, go for The Sting - great soundtrack and clever plot. Here's a few cracking lines from The Long Hot Summer:
Ben: Miss Clara, you slam the door in a man's face before he even knocks on it.
Ben: I respect him. I admire his manners and I admire the speeches he makes and I admire the big house he lives in. But if you're saving it all for him honey, you've got your account in the wrong bank.
Ben: Life's very long and full of salesmanship, Miss Clara. You might buy something yet.
The Long Hot Summer is a brilliant film. Loosely based on a Tennessee Williams play, it was one of the first films Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were in together, and they were married shortly after filming it. The chemistry between the two is lovely. It also stars Orson Welles and a very young Angela Lansbury, and is as southern as they come. So, if you're trying to decide what film to rent this weekend - in memory of Paul Newman, I'd say go for this one. If they don't have it, go for The Sting - great soundtrack and clever plot. Here's a few cracking lines from The Long Hot Summer:
Ben: Miss Clara, you slam the door in a man's face before he even knocks on it.
Ben: I respect him. I admire his manners and I admire the speeches he makes and I admire the big house he lives in. But if you're saving it all for him honey, you've got your account in the wrong bank.
Ben: Life's very long and full of salesmanship, Miss Clara. You might buy something yet.
1 comment:
love your blog name.
i got a mini-education on Paul Newman by confusing him with someone else, a la the Duchess:
Me: "They made John Neumann a saint?"
Joe: "Yes"
Me: "The salad dressing guy?"
Joe: "That's Paul Newman!"
Think i'll do penance by watching at least 2 of his films.
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