Movie catholic (a.k.a., Nick's Movie Blog): R.I.P. Peter O' Toole

Sunday, December 15, 2013

R.I.P. Peter O' Toole

" I'm not an actor, I'm a movie star!". Mr. O'Toole was both. Godspeed.

With Jodie Foster, TV movie of Svengali, 1984.

"I'm not an actor, I'm a movie star!!". Still from My Favorite Year, 1982.

Portrait from the 1970's.

Pub crawling in the 60's

As Macbeth, in the critically blasted box-office hit, 1980.

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TylerDecember 16, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Still maintain that in Lawrence of Arabia he gives my all-time favorite performance from an actor. Nothing against G. Peck, but how on earth he missed the Oscar is a mystery for the ages.
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Films are my religion, and I worship at the local movie house. I've been obsessed with movies—especially the classics, their actors and creators--since about the age of 14. I used to attend movie theaters on a weekly basis. That was a long time ago, but I still love to go out to see films, new or classic. If there’s one thing that gets under my skin, it's people who say, “This is a movie you have to see in a theater" (any big, sweeping spectacle); or “You don't have to see that; let's wait for the video. It's not a big screen movie" (small dramas or comedies). To me, ALL films are meant to be seen on a big screen, in the dark, uninterrupted, surrounded by strangers who are there for the same thrilling experience I am. So this blog is about my love affair with the movies. I don't go to the movies as often now, because fewer movies that play on the big screen intrigue me as much as they did when I was at my moviegoing peak from 1975 to 1984. Please read this blog, and respond if you like. I love to hear from fellow cinephiles and fans who enjoy the moviegoing experience. I hope you enjoy reading this blog. I'm sure minutes will fly by like hours.