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

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In Reply to: RE: He was one of those actors for whom the less dialogue the better- posted by danj on July 23, 2009 at 10:00:06

"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"

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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.

Edits: 07/23/09
- 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)
    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)
      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)
    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)
      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)
      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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