Because of Paul Newman‘s success with “H”-titled films, Ross MacDonald’s cool private eye Lew Archer became Lew Harper for this crisp whodunit. Engaged by flinty socialite Elaine Sampson (Lauren Bacall) to track down her missing millionaire husband, Harper (Newman) encounters…
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Robert Redford and Paul Newman Shine In “The Sting”
One of the classics currently featured in our Fan Favorites from Universal Pictures sale, The Sting is the 1973 blockbuster that won seven Academy Awards — including Best Picture. Originally released theatrically on Christmas Day of 1973, this cinematic journey…
Read more →The Compelling Drama of “Sweet Bird of Youth”
Three years after it debuted on stage, Tennessee Williams’ Sweet Bird of Youth jumped to the big screen in a riveting film version that was released by Warner Brothers in 1962. The movie, which controversially took liberties from its source…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: The Towering Inferno
With parts of the country experiencing unseasonably warm weather this weekend, we couldn’t think of a more fitting Create-A-Caption than a scene from the 1974 disaster movie classic The Towering Inferno. Below you will see an iconic moment from the…
Read more →Newman and Woodward Heat Up The Long, Hot Summer
Wandering “bad boy” Paul Newman woos Joanne Woodward, daughter of Mississippi plantation owner Orson Welles, in The Long, Hot Summer. Guest writer Emily Rauber reviews the steamy 1958 drama and its Cinemascope splendor.
Read more →Cool Hand Luke: Newman’s Double?
One of Paul Newman’s best-loved film roles was rebellious convict Luke Jackson in 1967’s Cool Hand Luke. Guest writer Leah Williams offers her take on the performance and the similarities between the actor and his on-screen persona.
Read more →The Helen Morgan Story (1957): Torch Song Tragedy
Ann Blyth won critical praise for her portrayal of a troubled ’20s songstress and Broadway star. Guest writer Jessica Pickens reviews the song-filled 1957 biodrama The Helen Morgan Story.
Read more →Nobody’s Fool (1994): Guest Review
I’d like to talk about a movie made in the last 20 years that I think should be considered a “classic”. I’m not exactly sure what deems a film a classic; is it that it’s old? And what is considered…
Read more →Newman/Redford: Butch & Sundance vs. Gondorff & Hooker
We’re shaking things up this time. Instead of the “one actor, two film roles” norm, we have the acting duo of Robert Redford and Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting. Two magnificent movies! And…
Read more →Paul Newman: Eddie Felson vs. Lucas Jackson
One actor. Two film roles. You tell us which portrayal was the best. The most memorable. Or iconic. Or simply your favorite. But before you pass judgment, a few words defending the “character” of each…
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