Paul Newman Fades To Sepia
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Paul Newman’s death at the age of 83 doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given multiple reports that the actor was losing his battle with cancer and had decided to return home for his last days: a sad but dignified end for one of Hollywood’s great elder statesmen. Newman brought a touch of authenticity to everything he did, even salad dressing and car racing — making him a believable working-class hero for the ’60s and ’70s, the everyman who will not be pushed too far, in Roger Ebert’s words.
It’s remarkable to realize how long he’s been around — check out his bow-tied East of Eden screen test with James Dean for further evidence — and even more remarkable to look back on his legacy: The Hustler, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid… If you don’t have time to watch one of his films, especially one of his classic team-ups with Robert Redford, enjoy these clips instead — an eclectic mix in tribute to an eclectic man.
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coffee fiend, January 9, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Paul Newman is a legend for his work in movies, and he’s a stud for all his work outside of movies