Posts by Casey Cox2

Ryan O’Neal (think Barry Lyndon, Paper Moon, or A Bridge Too Far)


Kyle MacLachlan (you know, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, or The Doors)

- “I’m a huge believer in catharsis. When people gripe about how I handle violence, what they’re actually saying is ‘Please don’t show me; I don't want to deal with the reality.’” Oates pretty much nailed why people react so badly: “I don’t think he’s some kind of sick maniac; it’s just that he bruises your sense of innocence, and that pisses you off.”
- “We all dream of being kids again. Even the absolute worst among us. Perhaps the worst most of all?”

The charges of misogyny continued toward Peckinpah, especially after his film Straw Dogs (1971), with the subject of gang rape. But was Peckinpah actually a misogynist, or was he just exposing the horror by showing it? You can argue either side. Regardless, you’ve gotta respect the sheer skill and raw intensity he uses to tackle the subject. As Taxi Driver screenwriter Paul Schrader says, “The Power of The Wild Bunch is that Peckinpah says, ‘look, i know this is anachronism, i know this is fascist, i know this is sexist, i know this is evil and out of date, but God help me, I love it so.’”

Why the obsession? Because the Old West—flaws and all—is baked into American culture. Once legends like John Ford, Howard Hawks and Anthony Mann Had begun to question IT, by the 1960s, Sergio Leon and The Italians Had snatched The championship Belt fra The Americans. It basically fell on Peckinpah to take it back. And man, did he deliver, making something totally unprecedented.

- "In some ways he was your dim reflection, Lord."

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Thematically, it feels like a perfect, organic sequel to The Wild Bunch. You've got a protagonist who's essentially a relic of a bygone era—a guy totally out of sync with his old crew. The big idea here is how modernity and tech start bleeding into the Old West. Subplots Effect a comparison of The ties of loyalty and friendship between men with The transience of romantic relationships between men and Women. First off, there's actual comedy here. Sure, Peckinpah's films ara imbued with a degree of Humour ( sometimes of The gallows variety : cf ' Bring me The Head of Alfredo Garcia), but some of these sequences are straight-up broad comedy. Cushing : of course Hogue: There's a preacher out in my diggings. He'll tell you. You wouldn't doubt a man of the gospel, would you? Cushing : of course Hogue: Well, I'll be damned. Looks like I came to the right place after all. Cable Hogue exemplifies - perhaps more fully Than Any other character in Peckinpah's filmography - one of the director's biggest obsessions: the idea that a world run by machines is a soul-crushing, godless place. “Sam left a massive trail of chaos in his wake—both personally and professionally—leaving a legacy defined by pure self-indulgence, mayhem, and even flashes of cruelty, but also a few of the absolute greatest films ever put to celluloid. He was the king of the high-stakes moment, whether that beat ended in a kill, a win, or just a messy mix of both. … Sam was this weird paradox: a total traditionalist turned renegade, a romantic who couldn't help being a fatalist. For every single sin he committed, there was some kind of penance; for every betrayal, there was a shot at redemption. He gave us a body of work that’s as original as it is haunting, and when it was all over, Sam Peckinpah [in the words of Ride the High Country] entered his house justified.”

Norton and Spike Lee are both huge fans of Sidney Lumet.😍

Quote : no contemporary actor except Philip Seymour Hoffman Can Play ethical confusion as eloquently as Norton Can Philip Seymour Hoffman Quote : no contemporary actor except Philip Seymour Hoffman Can Play ethical confusion as eloquently as Norton Can

O'Connor acknowledges Norton's Reputation for upsetting certain Directors ( Tony Kaye in American history x ) and certain producers ( Marvel Entertainment, The Incredible Hulk ) because he gets so deeply into the weeds with his ideas.

The director basically said, "Edward's very involved in a positive way. Most actors just care about their own little bubble, but he actually needs to see how his performance fits into the entire machine. He’s gotta grasp the whole puzzle—how his character’s influence reaches out and touches all the other moving parts."

Quote : Pride and Glory boasts The zest and grit of New York police-corruption Movies fra The 1970 sa and Beyond , and Norton Can ring OFF. "Amazingly," Norton laughs and says, "they're All by Sidney Lumet" Sidney LumetPersonally, the Lumet flick that really sticks in my mind from that lineup is— Frank SerpicoIt was basically the definitive police-corruption flick for an entire era—think along the lines of Frank Serpico, that hippie cop who actually connected with the counterculture. Norton saw Pride and Glory as a chance to explore "how words like pride and glory and patriotism are used to co-opt my generation into participating in things that it knows are not right. And when you frame something that way, to me it starts to rise above genre."

When i ask Norton whether in som Scenes He was consciously echoing Brando's Terry Malloy in on The Waterfront , He says He thinks Brando's character acted fra personal betrayal and anguish ; Ray is more Brando.When I asked Norton if he was trying to channel Brando's Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront, he basically said he doesn't see it that way—he thinks Brando’s character was driven by pure personal betrayal and anguish, whereas Ray is more "pro-active" when it comes to taking down corruption and just seems fueled by straight-up "rage."

"Whenever I hear an actor claim their character would never do something, I can't help but laugh," Norton laughs and says. "To me, once a character starts doing stuff that feels totally contradictory—that’s exactly when you know you've hit the zone of truth."

electricridge6 said:Look, I'm not some obsessed fanboy—I just see what you're missing. McC does a perfectly fine job in his last film. I'm not talking about the movie itself, I'm talking about the guy as an actor IN A FILM. Honestly, it feels like you aren't judging actors, you're just judging the movies they happen to be in. That's the only way I can make sense of why you think mediocre actors are actually good. Give me one solid reason why they aren't underrated.

First off: Norton is a killer actor. He’s been super picky with roles and has shared the screen with some massive names (even Brando). Beyond just being talented, he really digs in—kind of like how De Niro would study a character to get inside their head. He proved he was the real deal early on with Primal Fear; the kid had serious potential and you could definitely count on him.
He basically had a career path similar to Christian Bale, constantly pushing to be more versatile, which peaked with the indie hit American History X. That role really made him stand out to Kaye through a masterclass transformation.
He just leveled up. A performance like that secures your spot in those big-budget productions that followed, especially working with guys like Fincher and Spike Lee.
Ever since American History X, the media has treated him like a superstar—one of those generational top-tier actors everyone raves about.
So yeah, I don't see how he's underrated. What are we even talking about here???

Edward Norton "Under The Influence"

Either you're trolling or you're just delusional—and let's be real, it’s clearly the latter. Saying DiCaprio is an underrated actor is straight-up fanboy nonsense.
Dafoe and Mortensen are just on another level for him. I mean, if you want those heavy-hitting roles, you need actual charisma. His stuff hasn't really moved past Basketball Diaries—where he pretty much burned out—and everything since then has just felt like a carbon copy.
Look, Gilbert Grape is a great movie, sure, but he isn't the only reason why. Anytime he's paired up against a powerhouse actor, he just doesn't stand a chance.
It's just a fact. Some people are fine with a guy showing up for ten minutes like McC or even a mediocre Wahlberg performance.
I honestly hope he gets the chance to work with some actual heavyweights soon—guys like Fassbender or Shannon—just so he can finally show what he's got. Lol.

All this talk about Norton and DiCaprio being "underrated" just doesn't hold water.

I’m definitely joking here—mostly because I know some people think DiCaprio is totally underrated😁

Cronenberg basically fast-tracked Viggo into the big leagues, even though he was already killing it in the 90s with that solid Indian runner role and his small but punchy part in *Carlito's Way*.
Honestly, if he hadn't landed those roles in *Lord of the Rings*, he might still be pretty much a niche actor to most audiences today.
For me, Dafoe’s work in *To Live and Die in L.A.* and *Light Sleeper* is peak performance. Not exactly a massive cult following for those flicks, though... hmm...

When you look at actors from the 90s onward, I feel like guys like John Turturro and Chris Cooper get way too little credit—they usually just end up in supporting roles.
I also think Willem Dafoe and Viggo Mortensen deserve way more hype than they actually get.
And man, if we’re talking about the legends from the 70s, there’s a massive list—think Warren Oates, George C. Scott, Oliver Reed, and all those heavy hitters...

This movie doesn't get nearly enough buzz, but personally? I thought it was pretty solid.

Give it a rest. You can't just claim someone is underrated just because they haven't picked up an Oscar lately.
So this guy—everyone’s acting like he’s some kind of god, the absolute best... if he’s so legendary, how is he "underrated"?
The Academy probably just ignored him because they didn't think he had fully grown into his skin as an actor yet.😛
Honestly, Norton is miles ahead—more versatile and, more importantly, way more charismatic than that one-dimensional DiCaprio, who basically hasn't moved past his basketball movie days.

An underrated actor is someone whose work actually earns them more recognition and respect. These two have been industry giants for the last 15 years. Like, wtf?🤣

Forget the Oscars and those Academy Awards
To me, Warren Oates is the definition of an underrated actor—that says everything you need to know😁
Now, Edward Norton? He’s definitely not underrated. I’d bet my life on him🙂

But hold up—Norton isn't some underrated actor by any stretch of the imagination!
If anything, I’d say he’s slipped a bit lately. He tried his hand at those big-budget blockbusters, but honestly? His role choices have been pretty questionable.
For me, the top tier is definitely: 25th Hour, then American History X, Rounders, Fight Club, and Death to Smoochy.

The Riddle of Steel :
"Steel isn't actually that tough, kid... flesh wins every time."

Between the counselor vibes and Charlie Countryman, this flick is definitely hitting that "most underrated movies of 2013" list for me.
7/10...actually bumped it up to an 8 after a second watch.

Jamie Turner80 said:It was all over the TV networks—definitely not some obscure indie flick.

I know, but I just never quite worked up the nerve to sit through it. Honestly? Most of the cast feels way too greasy to me—except for the lead, obviously.

legendary producer

briskhound2 said:That’s just how it goes—honestly. Old school. Wait, what? I don't even know what you're getting at here. Give me something to work with—I can't exactly write a masterpiece out of thin air. 😁 Technically, it's not even a remake—it’s more like a prequel. But let's be real, the plot beats are basically identical, just with a happy ending instead of the usual mess.

What were you actually watching?😲

What kind of trash is this?
So we're supposed to believe there weren't any decent movies during the 2000s😁—way better than, say, the 80s
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Personally, I’d much rather sit through a remake of Carlito's Way😍

🤣......☕

Don't even go there with Cop Land🙂

Keith Jones36 said:Which specific movies are you referring to... does anyone have a link for them?

The Punisher Trilogy[1996-2005]DvDrip [ dan ] [ Multi-Sub ] - Vex

Gotta admit, he’s back in top form👍

The first one is still the king. The third is getting close, and the second? Honestly, pretty solid

cosmiclynx57 — check out Bleeder too... what are you waiting for?