Posts by bluenomad2

Moron.

I'm talking about Rourke. He plays some tough guy, acting like he's this beloved icon. Why anyone would care is beyond me. These are just myths people build up around actors, leading fans to fight over forums about who's better. Give me a break; they're all wearing masks. I can respect the craft, but that's where I draw the line. Everything else? I don't give a damn. That's just Hollywood for you. It’s pathetic how obsessed people get with their little idols.

Rourke. He looks like trash, and honestly, I bet he is trash as a person, just like half these actors. 👍

Betty Ross6 Asks:
The Thing.

An alien entity that fuses with human bodies in various ways, converting human cells into alien ones. Metamorphosis. 😒

Not this one. It’s similar to The Thing, but more like the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Invasion of the Body Snatchers

They Live works too. It’s not quite on the level of The Thing, but it's probably the closest thing to what was mentioned.

It’s all subjective. Honestly, nothing annoys me more than reading people claim British humor is genius while American comedy is trash. That's just wrong. Both sides have produced absolute gems. Personally, I lean toward British wit, but that doesn't mean I think everything coming out of the States is garbage, even if modern US comedies aren't hitting the mark for me lately.

But look, MASH, Cheers, and Seinfeld are masterpieces—way better than anything being made today. And Arrested Development, obviously.😁

Then you've got The Mućak, The Hole, Monty Python, Fawlty Towers🤣 and Spaced.

Richard Wilson4 said:It’s an interesting point, though. You could probably draw some parallels between the '90s and especially the '80s, but let's be real—TV production quality today is just on a whole different level.

I disagree. Personally, I still find the 90s to be superior in terms of quality. Maybe the early 2000s could compete when we had The Sopranos, Wire, Deadwood, and The Shield, but the 90s offered incredible quality and variety.

The 90s were peak era for drama, sci-fi, and horror. Coming-of-age stories hit different back then. As for the best comedies? Don't even get me started.

It’s been declining over the last seven or eight years, though viewership stayed up because everything just scaled so much. Everyone watches series now since they're all available at your fingertips.

Richard Burton 🙏



Caught the new bio for Where Eagles Dare today. Watched the last thirty minutes just to remind myself what a real war movie feels like. That cable car sequence where he pulls off 🙏

Man.

And easily the best in the whole Tracer series 🙏



Plus his only Oscar for...

Overrated? Why didn't you watch a Duke movie first? And then you pick a film of his to judge. Just look at The Searchers and what he did there.

☕John Wayne is a bigger icon to me than Eastwood ever was. Duke was unique; he was never forced into that "trying too hard to be cool" persona that Eastwood uses.

And now someone threw Arnold Schwarzenegger into the mix. Arnold is a bigger icon than Eastwood in any of his films. Sure, Eastwood's filmography is great, but when I see Arnold dropping the best one-liners in cinema history, nobody tops him.
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But those are different categories. There are different types of cool. You have the style icons like Cooper or Grant, and then you have the action heroes from the 70s and 80s. Bruce Willis deserves a spot there too, especially in a tank top.

Just another psychopath who is Cool Guys 🙏

Fictional psychopaths 😁

That’s how it works with villains. They usually end up hijacking the entire movie.

vivideagle7 said:

Oh yeah. 🙏

Is it Jack Torrance or Nicholson's Joker cool? Good question. They're psychopaths. As for being cool... 🤣maybe only the Joker when he spits.



The latter is especially cool here.



Perhaps even the most charismatic actor.

He’s got a beard while holding the rifle, then suddenly he doesn't, yet he's still holding the rifle. 🕺

briskhound2 said:What do you mean Bud? Or Statham? Or even Terrence Hill... Mickey eats them all for breakfast.

Yeah, Mickey Rourke. 🙏

I'm moving back to 80s action. Sly Stallone and Cobra. 🙏

That movie is packed with damn one-liners.



I’m going to bend the rules a bit here, but I have to cast Carradine as Wild Bill Hickok in the Deadwood series. Every single scene he’s in is sharp enough to cut with a knife—pure tension and style.

analogpanther55 said:@ bluenomad2, then he wasn't acting 😉
I actually mentioned Charles Bronson myself, even before you did, as one of the most Cool guys ever. And believe me, even if he isn't conventionally handsome, there is something about him that makes him irresistible. It’s not just that "action star" thing you're talking about—the guy who just smashes through everything with a mustache; that alone isn't enough to make someone a legend, at least not in my book, and I've been around for more than 14 years. That "something" is that damn attitude, that look, and that raw energy he carried.
Besides, James Cagney was only about 5'3", which makes him nearly 20cm shorter than me. Do you honestly think I brought him up because I find him physically stunning? The guy radiated Cool and was a top-tier badass.
Bud Spencer never had any of that, and that's why, despite being unbeatable and tall and strong, he just isn't Cool.

Well, I know he wasn't acting, which is why I'm talking about when he was swimming and winning medals.

That's enough for any action fan to tell you. It’s all about how it's done. For some, it's cool; for others, it isn't. With Dudikof, it’s not cool at all, but with Arnold Schwarzenegger, it is. Or Charles Bronson in In Case of Misfortune. Every sequel gets worse, but Bronson just keeps getting better. That's what makes him a legend. You mentioned that attitude, the look, and the energy yourself. I'd also add those one-liners. When you put it all together, that's when I enjoy watching them tear through everything.

That's exactly why movies like The Mercenaries were made—to give us 80s action fans something to obsess over 🤣, even if they didn't quite live up to my expectations. Still, that church scene where Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Bruce Willis are talking is just pure cool 🙏

Take Mickey Rourke, for instance; he wasn't always smashing things, but he had a cool presence. Sure, he did a bit of smashing in the ring later on ☕

Terence Hill doesn't have that vibe at all, unlike Spencer Tracy. To me, he's like Paul Newman, though I prefer Newman. There's nothing particularly cool about him.

The point isn't the muscles (though Arnold Schwarzenegger is a legend), it's how they present all that absurdity in their films. That's why action fans obsess over stuff like that. I can't help but smile while watching. 😁

So, I find it a bit funny when people constantly bring up how handsome Alain Delon is and nothing else. The guy is a legend because of his roles and his coldness. That's what's always been valued.

Aha, okay.

And what about when he was swimming? 😁

You misunderstood the point. The Rat Pack. 😁

That title officially belongs to Steve McQueen. It’s not just about having handsome features or nice blue eyes; it’s about charisma and being undeniably Cool—true icons. I see you applying that same logic to Alain Delon. 😁 You might find him handsome and sexy, but to me, he’s just the guy I remember from the movies. A cold-blooded killer. There’s something damn charismatic about how he plays that part. That's why he's Cool. That's why he's the man.

Who thinks Charles Bronson is good-looking? To me, he’s the ultimate icon, which is why I brought him up. Of course, you have guys who are Cool because they have that charm like Cary Grant or Paul Newman. Their brand of charisma—especially Grant's style—is just a different kind of greatness to me.

I can't believe none of us guys are posting these guys here just because they're hot. 🎉

That’s why I called them action stars. Those heavy hitters from before the era of Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. You had Marvin Gaye, Turt Coburn, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, and even Bruce Lee. To me, that is the definition of Cool—when those guys just absolutely demolish everything that came before them on screen.

I honestly think Bud Spencer is ten times Cooler than Terence Hill. Watching him just flatten everyone in his path is unmatched—especially this one scene, it's easily my favorite. [Video Link] 🤣🤣

Look, when I say "tower," my first thought is primarily on... Action movies. It starts with the stars, then you get the charm and the style. Toshiro Mifune fits right in here too.



Then the biggest star of classic Hollywood. 🙏

Bud Spencer ☕

None of those guys would stand a chance.

Mentioned him above 🙂

Moving on from Burt Lancaster to a Frenchman who didn't get mentioned. You all brought up Alain Delon. This other guy is a total different breed, though they were both at their peak at the same time. Belmondo. Always grinning, leather jacket, pure charisma. I like him more than Delon, though it's hard to say who's the bigger icon. Delon is the cold one, while Belmondo is more the type people idolize.

Le professionnel (1981) might not be his absolute best, but he completely owns that screen. And that unforgettable musical score 🙏



Breathless (1960) does the same thing.

Remember a guy who barely gets any credit? He could’ve been the first true action star, though that label feels too small for an actor of his caliber. I'm not discounting my favorites like Charles Bronson, Steve McQueen, or Marvin Gaye. They were great actors—especially Marvin Gaye—but this heavyweight I’m talking about is a pure acting titan. Burt Lancaster ☕

He practically pioneered the action genre with films like: The Train, Criss Cross, Brute Force, and The Killers (his debut). Those last three are noir classics, but they feature some brilliantly directed action sequences. For his first one, The Train, he worked with the legendary director John Frankenheimer, with whom he also made two other masterpieces: Seven Days in May and Birdman of Alcatraz. I can't recall if there were others, but those three are top-tier.

The man shows up in every single frame. Sweet Smell of Success stands as one of the finest noir films ever made—maybe even the best. Tony Curtis delivered a career-defining performance there.

What, is it hidden in the pâté? 😁

Well, James Stewart was one of the few who didn't overact. They were rare back then. Cary Grant was everywhere, just like everyone else at the time ☕

So, which James Stewart film is your favorite? Personally, I find them pretty easy to watch. Zaiheraški but damn.

Stewart Granger, and especially John Wayne, were mentioned in a completely different context.

Nobody is disputing James Stewart; he looks great to me.🎉

But to challenge someone like Cary Grant, who was legendary for that specific style, is just plain rude, wouldn't you agree?☕