Comments on: 10 Characters I Love http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:41:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: Rosie http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-3171 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:55:25 +0000 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-3171 Kinski was the best there ever was. And I am glad to see that you didn't even try to pick one for him. It's all just Klaus... Kinski was the best there ever was. And I am glad to see that you didn’t even try to pick one for him. It’s all just Klaus…

]]> by: daria http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-3041 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:12:45 +0000 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-3041 HA! When I saw the title of this post I immediately thought to myself "Marcel from Bel Ju Jour would definitely be on my list..." and voila.... HA! When I saw the title of this post I immediately thought to myself “Marcel from Bel Ju Jour would definitely be on my list…” and voila….

]]> by: BMovieBrainiac http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2595 Sat, 09 May 2009 01:04:37 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2595 Terrence Stamp is always great,but in THE COLLECTOR he was GOLD! Have you read the novel perchance? It's gripping! So sad...Wyler's use of technicolor in the film is startling too! The red of Miss Eggar's hair,for instance . And here's another vote for Linda Hayden in one of my favorite atmospheric films "TBOSC"!She was one of my Brit bird obsessions as a kid,along with Pamela Franklin. Terrence Stamp is always great,but in THE COLLECTOR he was GOLD! Have you read the novel perchance? It’s gripping! So sad…Wyler’s use of technicolor in the film is startling too! The red of Miss Eggar’s hair,for instance .
And here’s another vote for Linda Hayden in one of my favorite atmospheric films “TBOSC”!She was one of my Brit bird obsessions as a kid,along with Pamela Franklin.

]]> by: cinebeats http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2574 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:16:06 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2574 This Misfits IS full of great characters, Scott! Well, maybe Wallach isn't very likable but everyone else has a particular charm that I find very familiar and tragic. This Misfits IS full of great characters, Scott! Well, maybe Wallach isn’t very likable but everyone else has a particular charm that I find very familiar and tragic.

]]> by: Scott http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2563 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:25:11 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2563 Great list!! So many nice choices. THE COLLECTOR, it's been some time since I last viewed it but recall Stamp's performance being very well done. I need to see this again.. THE MISFITS - great characters!!! Great list!! So many nice choices. THE COLLECTOR, it’s been some time since I last viewed it but recall Stamp’s performance being very well done. I need to see this again..

THE MISFITS - great characters!!!

]]> by: cinebeats http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2553 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:26:31 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2553 Gareth - It was an easy pick. I was trying to think of my favorite Kinski characters, but none of them could match the intensity of the man himself! Robert - Thanks! I look forward to whatever you decide to do. A list of your 10 favorite Jess Franco film characters would be an inspired choice. Gareth - It was an easy pick. I was trying to think of my favorite Kinski characters, but none of them could match the intensity of the man himself!

Robert - Thanks! I look forward to whatever you decide to do. A list of your 10 favorite Jess Franco film characters would be an inspired choice.

]]> by: robert monell http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2551 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:34:09 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2551 You have definitely inspired me with your fascinating list. Tuco would definitely be on mine. I'm going to do a variation on this on my blog, either my 10 favorite Jess Franco characters or relating to your #10: My 10 favorite Klaus Kinski characters. Kinski is my favorite actor. You choose such perfect screenshots and quotes! You have definitely inspired me with your fascinating list. Tuco would definitely be on mine. I’m going to do a variation on this on my blog, either my 10 favorite Jess Franco characters or relating to your #10: My 10 favorite Klaus Kinski characters. Kinski is my favorite actor.

You choose such perfect screenshots and quotes!

]]> by: Gareth http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2548 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:40:54 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2548 I love that you chose Klaus as Klaus in "My Best Fiend." The man practically defined the word "character," whether he was playing a role or just going through life in his thoroughly reprehensible, utterly fascinating way. I've always loved that title, too: it's great that it works so well in two languages! I love that you chose Klaus as Klaus in “My Best Fiend.” The man practically defined the word “character,” whether he was playing a role or just going through life in his thoroughly reprehensible, utterly fascinating way. I’ve always loved that title, too: it’s great that it works so well in two languages!

]]> by: cinebeats http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2546 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:00:49 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2546 Brad - Agreed! he's a long time favorite. Bill - Thanks! I wouldn't personally call them all "the best performances in movie history" since a lot of them are just special to me for various reasons, which is why I selected them but I glad you enjoyed my picks. Arbogast - I did not plan that juxtaposition. I only noticed it myself after I had posted the images and I thought it was interesting. In some ways there's more similarities between Sasori and Tuco than just the eyepatch now that I think about it. I obviously tend to favor outsiders, crazy people and characters on the fringe of society. Brad - Agreed! he’s a long time favorite.

Bill - Thanks! I wouldn’t personally call them all “the best performances in movie history” since a lot of them are just special to me for various reasons, which is why I selected them but I glad you enjoyed my picks.

Arbogast - I did not plan that juxtaposition. I only noticed it myself after I had posted the images and I thought it was interesting. In some ways there’s more similarities between Sasori and Tuco than just the eyepatch now that I think about it. I obviously tend to favor outsiders, crazy people and characters on the fringe of society.

]]> by: ARBOGAST http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2545 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:03:57 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2545 These are great. Did you plan the juxtaposition of Sasori (whose eye is hidden behind her hair) and Tuco (with his eyepatch)? I find I do those kinds of mirroring things unconsciously these days and it's always a bit thrilling when I see the results. These are great. Did you plan the juxtaposition of Sasori (whose eye is hidden behind her hair) and Tuco (with his eyepatch)? I find I do those kinds of mirroring things unconsciously these days and it’s always a bit thrilling when I see the results.

]]> by: Bill http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2543 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:22:28 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2543 I am so excited that I have seen almost all of these films and agree with you that these characters are immortal. Most of the best acting performances in movie history. Bill I am so excited that I have seen almost all of these films and agree with you that these characters are immortal. Most of the best acting performances in movie history.

Bill

]]> by: Brad W http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2540 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:47:17 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2540 Eli Wallach is just an underappreciated actor. Right up there with Tuco is his Silva Vacarro in Baby Doll. He burns through that movie. Eli Wallach is just an underappreciated actor. Right up there with Tuco is his Silva Vacarro in Baby Doll. He burns through that movie.

]]> by: cinebeats http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2539 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:01:24 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2539 Film Walrus - Thanks! Wyler seems to have made interesting film's throughout his life, which is impressive. I've never seen any of his 1920s films but I really should since I like his work from the '30s all the way to the '60s. I look forward to seeing your list since I'm sure it will be interesting! Vanwall - It's hard not to fall in love with Tuco and Maude. Maude reminds me a lot of my grandmother who passed away in 2004 and I miss her terribly. I hope I'm half as smart, cute and quick as she was when I'm 80! Film Walrus - Thanks! Wyler seems to have made interesting film’s throughout his life, which is impressive. I’ve never seen any of his 1920s films but I really should since I like his work from the ’30s all the way to the ’60s. I look forward to seeing your list since I’m sure it will be interesting!

Vanwall - It’s hard not to fall in love with Tuco and Maude. Maude reminds me a lot of my grandmother who passed away in 2004 and I miss her terribly. I hope I’m half as smart, cute and quick as she was when I’m 80!

]]> by: Vanwall http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2538 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:43:07 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2538 Great List, as expected! Lotta Tuco lovers here which is great - I love the scene where he walks into the den of thieves and the pot for chicken dinner, with that wonderful turquoise background. Maude was an inspired choice - Ruth Gordon out of control! Great List, as expected! Lotta Tuco lovers here which is great - I love the scene where he walks into the den of thieves and the pot for chicken dinner, with that wonderful turquoise background.

Maude was an inspired choice - Ruth Gordon out of control!

]]> by: Film Walrus http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2537 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:57:05 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2537 Another great list! I especially agree with your sentiments regarding Wyler and The Collector. Such a surprising gift at the end of his career! It doesn't seem like him at all and made me wish more of his career had fallen post-code. I'm still puttering about trying to decide how I'm going to approach this meme, but you've definitely given me renewed inspiration. Thanks for the great screenshots too! Another great list! I especially agree with your sentiments regarding Wyler and The Collector. Such a surprising gift at the end of his career! It doesn’t seem like him at all and made me wish more of his career had fallen post-code.

I’m still puttering about trying to decide how I’m going to approach this meme, but you’ve definitely given me renewed inspiration. Thanks for the great screenshots too!

]]> by: cinebeats http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2536 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:06:42 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2536 Quint - Many thanks! Tuco's unforgetable. I've mentioned it before here, but my favorote part of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is his stand off with his brother, the priest. "Sure, I'll go. I'll go. While I'm waiting for the Lord to remember me! I Tuco Ramirez, brother of Brother Ramirez will tell you something. You think you're better than I am. Where we came from if one did not want to die of poverty one became a priest or a bandit. You choose your way and I chose mine. My way was harder! You talk about mother and father, You remember when you left to become a priest? I stayed behind. I must have been 10 or 12. I don't remember which, but I stayed. I tried but I was no good. Now I will tell you something. You became a priest because you were too much of a coward to do what I do!" It's one of my favorite movie moments and Wallach delivers his lines perfectly! Greg - I can see what you're saying but I think a lot of the "meat" of The Misfits is in the great writing and Huston's direction. In some ways Monroe's role is a smarter, more sensitive and expanded retread of her work in Bus Stop and River of No Return. I only mention this because I think she really does show range and a different side of herself in Don’t Bother to Knock and Niagara. And yep, Monty as well as Gable are both tragic figures in The Misfits. Neil - Isn't Linda amazing? I wish she had made more films but she did appear in some other interesting movies. She really deserves more acclaim as an actress for her work in horror. I adore her! Rick - Harold and Maude is a longtime sentimental favorite of mine and I love Gordon in that role. I think you can find a lot of smart and feisty older women in earlier films from the '30s and '40s, but she definitely brought an edginess to "old age" that was much needed at the time. In the late '60s and '70s the myth of "old age = uptight/conservative" and the naive battle cry of "I hope I die before I get old!" needed a kick in the ass and Gordon provided it. Quint - Many thanks! Tuco’s unforgetable. I’ve mentioned it before here, but my favorote part of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is his stand off with his brother, the priest.

“Sure, I’ll go. I’ll go. While I’m waiting for the Lord to remember me! I Tuco Ramirez, brother of Brother Ramirez will tell you something. You think you’re better than I am. Where we came from if one did not want to die of poverty one became a priest or a bandit. You choose your way and I chose mine. My way was harder! You talk about mother and father, You remember when you left to become a priest? I stayed behind. I must have been 10 or 12. I don’t remember which, but I stayed. I tried but I was no good. Now I will tell you something. You became a priest because you were too much of a coward to do what I do!”

It’s one of my favorite movie moments and Wallach delivers his lines perfectly!

Greg - I can see what you’re saying but I think a lot of the “meat” of The Misfits is in the great writing and Huston’s direction. In some ways Monroe’s role is a smarter, more sensitive and expanded retread of her work in Bus Stop and River of No Return. I only mention this because I think she really does show range and a different side of herself in Don’t Bother to Knock and Niagara. And yep, Monty as well as Gable are both tragic figures in The Misfits.

Neil - Isn’t Linda amazing? I wish she had made more films but she did appear in some other interesting movies. She really deserves more acclaim as an actress for her work in horror. I adore her!

Rick - Harold and Maude is a longtime sentimental favorite of mine and I love Gordon in that role. I think you can find a lot of smart and feisty older women in earlier films from the ’30s and ’40s, but she definitely brought an edginess to “old age” that was much needed at the time. In the late ’60s and ’70s the myth of “old age = uptight/conservative” and the naive battle cry of “I hope I die before I get old!” needed a kick in the ass and Gordon provided it.

]]> by: Rick http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2535 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:31:22 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2535 I especially like your choice of Ruth Gordon. What a great role. Did she begin that whole cycle of spry old women doing unexpected things? Great choice and list. I especially like your choice of Ruth Gordon. What a great role. Did she begin that whole cycle of spry old women doing unexpected things?

Great choice and list.

]]> by: Neil Fulwood http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2534 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:05:12 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2534 Great post, Kimberley and some brilliant choices. Linda Hayden as Angel Blake - fantastic! I watched 'Blood on Satan's Claw' recently, having not seen it for several years, and she's mesmerising in it - playful, seductive and scary as hell by the end of it. A damn shame that her career didn't really seem to go anywhere afterwards. Great post, Kimberley and some brilliant choices. Linda Hayden as Angel Blake - fantastic! I watched ‘Blood on Satan’s Claw’ recently, having not seen it for several years, and she’s mesmerising in it - playful, seductive and scary as hell by the end of it. A damn shame that her career didn’t really seem to go anywhere afterwards.

]]> by: Greg http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2533 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:39:20 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2533 No I didn't see the Wallach fest. I haven't caught too much of TCM in the last couple of weeks. And I've seen those earlier Monroes but none of them gave her the kind of meaty role that <b>The Misfits</b> did, in my opinion. I think she would have gotten better and better roles as she got older because she was smart enough to go for them. Speaking of <b>The Misfits</b> Montgomery Clift is another sad figure too, also gone too soon. No I didn’t see the Wallach fest. I haven’t caught too much of TCM in the last couple of weeks. And I’ve seen those earlier Monroes but none of them gave her the kind of meaty role that The Misfits did, in my opinion. I think she would have gotten better and better roles as she got older because she was smart enough to go for them. Speaking of The Misfits Montgomery Clift is another sad figure too, also gone too soon.

]]> by: quint_uk http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2532 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:19:47 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/10-characters/#comment-2532 Fantastic list! I love Tuco, "Blondie, you son of a wah wah wah" "You're the son of a thousand fathers, all bastards like you." Fantastic list! I love Tuco, “Blondie, you son of a wah wah wah” “You’re the son of a thousand fathers, all bastards like you.”

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