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He was one of those actors for whom the less dialogue the better-

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In Reply to: RE: Any Steve McQueen fans out there? posted by free.ranger on July 20, 2009 at 12:18:53

he had a natural screen presence, but wasn't much of a real actor. I never had the sense that he 'became' his character, but was trying to 'act like' his character. Mind, he wasn't as poor in that regard as, say, Keanu Reeves-more like a Harrison Ford.

I guess that's why 'Bullett' was my favorite movie with SM in a starring role-a film that still holds up very well, by the way.

"dammit"

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RE: He was one of those actors for whom the less dialogue the better- - danj 10:00:06 07/23/09 (15)
Like John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood? Actors with so much innate skill, presence, and charisma that they basically just played themselves throughout their careers? One could add others to that list - Bogie or Gable, anyone?

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- Please! Remove Bogie from that list. nt - tinear 17:05:13 07/23/09 (0)
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- RE: He was one of those actors for whom the less dialogue the better- - powermatic 12:24:14 07/23/09 (13)
  "Actors with so much innate skill, presence, and charisma that they basically just played themselves throughout their careers?"
  
  Kind of stunned by the suppositions made in this sentence. I can only assume we're poles apart on what constitutes acting 'skill'. Using this 'logic', I'm the finest thespian in all the wide, wide world-who, after all, can play me as well as me?
  
  "dammit"
  - I like McQueen and you don't - danj 16:41:40 07/23/09 (12)
    Did you see the question mark at the end of that sentence? It was in response to your post.
    Let's just agree to disagree and leave it at that.
    
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    - You'll need to point out to me where - powermatic 19:57:12 07/23/09 (11)
      I said I 'don't like Steve Mcqueen'.
      
      I said he had great screen presence, just wasn't a good actor. As for actors who "played themselves throughout their careers", frankly, their only "innate skill" was/is choosing film roles that matched their marginal acting abilities. Which is smart, career-wise, but it sure doesn't make them quality actors.
      
      Shrug.
      
      "dammit"
      - subject closed - danj 22:43:44 07/23/09 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: You'll need to point out to me where posted by powermatic on July 23, 2009 at 19:57:12
        
        you want to argue. i don't. good-bye until the next thread.
        
        No one's arguing-at least, I'm not. It's an internet blog. People will have differences - powermatic 16:21:26 07/24/09 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: subject closed posted by danj on July 23, 2009 at 22:43:44
        
        of opinion. If you'd like everyone to agree with your statements, I suggest you write them down on a piece of paper, tuck them into a mason jar, and place it in a cool, dark spot in your master bedroom closet.
        
        Either that, or thicken thy skin just a tad, and realize that none of this is personal. Choice is yours.
        
        vaya con dios
        
        "dammit"
        
        That was way beyond reasonable perspective - danj 19:16:42 07/25/09 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: No one's arguing-at least, I'm not. It's an internet blog. People will have differences posted by powermatic on July 24, 2009 at 16:21:26
        
        I don't mind, and even expect to be disagreed with on this forum. What I won't cotton to is someone who won't let a simple disagreement be what it is. Do you always perceive a slight where none was intended or given and go on the offensive?
        
        I am finished with this thread and with you.
        
        RE: "I am finished with this thread and with you." - powermatic 16:45:15 07/26/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: That was way beyond reasonable perspective posted by danj on July 25, 2009 at 19:16:42
        
        Yeah, you've mentioned that before. And yet, here you are-again. And btw, threat, or promise?
        
        "Do you always perceive a slight where none was intended or given and go on the offensive?"
        
        Ummm....confused. "..perceived a slight..." "....go on the offensive...". Looking back, I still only see a discussion, at least from my quarter. Seems that you are flying off the proverbial handle, since you're the one with the threats (promises?)
        
        good luck with that
        
        "dammit"
      - Don't you think the ability to act one powerful, iconic character---- - tinear 22:32:44 07/23/09 (6)
        
        In Reply to: RE: You'll need to point out to me where posted by powermatic on July 23, 2009 at 19:57:12
        
        even if it's the only one---- is talent?
        I do.
        Magnetism, charisma, confidence--- projecting all of that is "acting."
        Can we agree there are different skill sets?
        
        RE: Sure-no question that projecting the personality traits you mention on screen to - powermatic 16:33:24 07/24/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Don't you think the ability to act one powerful, iconic character---- posted by tinear on July 23, 2009 at 22:32:44
        
        an audience requires a skill set. But 'danj' used the phrase "...basically just played themselves throughout their careers", and I questioned if that was real 'acting'. It isn't to me. Even with all their screen presence, as I said, I never had the sense that McQeen and his ilk 'became' their character, unless they were playing the Strong and Very, Very Silent type-hence, 'Bullitt'.
        
        But that's one man, and one man's opinion. If someone disagrees, I won't be up all night crying myself to sleep. After all, John Wayne sure wouldn't do that. (-:
        
        "dammit"
        
        thank you - danj 22:45:04 07/23/09 (4)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Don't you think the ability to act one powerful, iconic character---- posted by tinear on July 23, 2009 at 22:32:44
        
        Bogie removed. My favorite Hollywood actor, btw.
        
        But I didn't mean Bogie! I meant most of the others on your list. nt - tinear 08:39:01 07/24/09 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: thank you posted by danj on July 23, 2009 at 22:45:04
        
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        But you said "Bogie" - danj 08:58:50 07/24/09 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: But I didn't mean Bogie! I meant most of the others on your list. nt posted by tinear on July 24, 2009 at 08:39:01
        
        You are hereby granted special dispensation to remove any name from the list. :-)
        
        Thanks! :-) I meant Bogie as the exception. The others: guilty as charged. nt - tinear 10:48:13 07/24/09 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: But you said "Bogie" posted by danj on July 24, 2009 at 08:58:50
        
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        Forgive me,,,sometimes I'm a little slow to catch on - danj 19:17:46 07/25/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Thanks! :-) I meant Bogie as the exception. The others: guilty as charged. nt posted by tinear on July 24, 2009 at 10:48:13
        
        NT

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