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Paul Newman, RIP

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Posted on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 10:54:29 AM EST
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Shocking and sad news. Paul Newman, one of the finest actors and persons we have ever seen , has passed away.

My favorite Paul Newman scene remains this, from The Verdict:

RIP Paul Newman, a great actor and fine human being.

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    I remember seeing that movie with my dad (5.00 / 1) (#2)
    by desmoinesdem on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 11:02:42 AM EST
    who was an attorney. What a great film, and pretty realistic for a courtroom drama.

    My favorite Paul Newman film is still The Sting. The poker game scene from that movie is an absolute classic.

    I put up a poll on your favorite Paul Newman movie at Bleeding Heartland:

    http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1991

    I remember that scene (5.00 / 1) (#3)
    by Jjc2008 on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 11:03:25 AM EST
    Yea, it was an amazing scene and so poignant.

    Of course I was in love with Newman and Redford anyway and their portrayals in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting are still two movies that can get me out of any funk.

    But this scene, imo, was as much from Newman's heart as from the writer.  And a defining scene.

    Great Actor, Better Human (5.00 / 7) (#6)
    by blogtopus on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 11:11:45 AM EST
    It's amazing that a person can nearly eclipse their onscreen persona with their off-screen one, in a good way, especially when the onscreen characters are icons of the industry.

    Godspeed Paul. Job well done.

    I think Paul Neman... (5.00 / 2) (#7)
    by kdog on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 11:42:34 AM EST
    I think Cool Hand Luke...

    "Sorry, Luke. I'm just doing my job. You gotta appreciate that."

    "Nah - calling it your job don't make it right, Boss."

    One of the best, he will be missed.

    I think Newman was great . . . (5.00 / 1) (#10)
    by Doc Rock on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 11:53:24 AM EST
    . . . in a series of films based on Tennessee William's plays, but I loved him best as "Fast" Eddy Felson--'come on, Fatman, let's shoot some pool.'

    My favorite was from Hud (5.00 / 1) (#11)
    by Stellaaa on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 12:02:22 PM EST
    Principled man..apropos to our times.  

    It seems we are having a failure to communicate!!

    A really great person (5.00 / 2) (#12)
    by Burned on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 12:21:23 PM EST
    with a much appreciated view of the reality of Hollywood and the much more important world beyond that.

    Plus he had the best blue eyes ever.

    Is it okay to say I liked his food? (5.00 / 0) (#13)
    by Fabian on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 12:56:51 PM EST
    Got some Ginger-Os in the cupboard now.  

    Good man.  He will be missed.  I hope he was/is an inspiration to many.

    He voiced "Doc", the mayor of Radiator Springs in Pixar's Cars.  

    He was a wonderful actor an a wondeful (5.00 / 0) (#14)
    by hairspray on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 01:12:13 PM EST
    humanitarian.  I always buy the Newman brand,and while it may cost a little extra it is such a marvelous charity. All of the proceeds, after expenses, go to thousands of different charities.  Newman's loss of his son Scott must have been a heavy price to pay for the young broken family, but Paul certainly made the rest of his years very admirable.

    Talent, sincerity and hard work (5.00 / 0) (#15)
    by oldpro on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 01:22:05 PM EST
    goes a long way in any field.  Newman chose his roles carefully with rarely a misstep and his life and his theatrical legacy are both to be recommended.

    Some favorites:  Sometimes a Great Notion, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Hud, Exodus, The Hustler, Sweet Bird of Youth, The Sting, The Long Hot Summer, Butch Cassidy, Absence of Malice, The Verdict...

    A fine choice, BTD...and timely.

    "Today, you are the law."  (The law you can believe in).

    Wow, what a great summation (none / 0) (#1)
    by robrecht on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 10:58:13 AM EST
    of his career.  I loved that movie and that summation is so moving and believable.  (But he shouldn't have slugged that woman in the face.)

    What a great actor and real human being.

    Guess I have to go see that movie now. . . (none / 0) (#4)
    by andgarden on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 11:05:00 AM EST


    And it is available (none / 0) (#5)
    by andgarden on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 11:10:37 AM EST
    in iTunes

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    I do hope you've seen (none / 0) (#17)
    by oculus on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 02:15:10 PM EST
    Butch Cassidy.  

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    One Of A Kind (none / 0) (#8)
    by MTSINAIMAMA on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 11:50:47 AM EST
    A true icon.

    I think Newman was great . . . (none / 0) (#9)
    by Doc Rock on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 11:52:56 AM EST
    . . . in a series of films based on Tennessee William's plays, but I loved him best as "Fast" Eddy Felson--'come on, Fatman, let's shoot some pool.'

    And Newman was one helluva hockey coach! (none / 0) (#16)
    by ctrenta on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 02:06:44 PM EST
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ6uPQ29KHE

    Charlestown Chiefs forever!

    Here's a link that includes (none / 0) (#18)
    by oculus on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 03:06:26 PM EST
    lots of pithy Newman quotes:

    imdb bio

    Newman was one of my favorite actors--and people (none / 0) (#19)
    by kempis on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 03:08:33 PM EST
    What a great life he lived....But I'm sorry to see him go.

    Newman was great ... (none / 0) (#20)
    by Robot Porter on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 03:28:26 PM EST
    and he made so many great films.

    It's hard to pick one film or scene.

    But this one seems apropos.

    He will be missed (none / 0) (#21)
    by txpublicdefender on Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 03:32:36 PM EST
    What a huge loss.  He was a tremendous actor and an even finer human being.  I loved so many of his movies, but "Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid" is my favorite.  He and Redford were fantastic together.

    I also loved the great response he gave to an interviewer from "Playboy" when they asked him about his long-time marriage to Joanne Woodward and the temptation to stray in Hollywood:  "I have steak at home.  Why would I go out for hamburger?"

    RIP, Paul.

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