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RIP Albert Finney

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by garrow, Feb 8, 2019.

  1. garrow

    garrow Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Feb 8, 2019
  2. John B. Foster

    John B. Foster Well-Known Member

  3. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    Tom Jones forever.

    Rest.
     
  4. CD Boogie

    CD Boogie Well-Known Member

    First time I remember seeing him in film was in Wolfen, a weird 1981 horror flick that used to air on HBO several times a day. He was great in Miller's Crossing and many other films. Five Oscar noms, but surprisingly no wins. Dude had gravitas. RIP
     
  5. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    Just watched and recorded Murder on the Orient Express the other day. RIP.
     
  6. typefitter

    typefitter Well-Known Member

    My favourite movie. "So it's clear what I'm saying?" "As... mud." And away we go. RIP.
     
  7. Kato

    Kato Well-Known Member

    I was watching "Erin Brokovich" in a hotel while on the road for work a few months ago and couldn't stop thinking about how great Albert Finney was in that movie.
     
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  8. typefitter

    typefitter Well-Known Member

    The scene where he gives her the bonus is one of the great lessons in the power of tiny movements of an actor's facial muscles.
     
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  9. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    He was a terrific heel in "Two for the Road." Played Olivier's son in the "The Entertainer," one of the greatest, saddest movies ever made about show business.

    Fantastic as the ruined Malcolm Lowry surrogate in "Under the Volcano." Maybe gives his best performance in "The Dresser."

    Remarkable actor.
     
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  10. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    I've always heard he did some of his best work in the very underappreciated "Shoot The Moon" - think I'm going to have to track that down. He was perfect in Bourne and Big Fish.
     
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  11. Della9250

    Della9250 Well-Known Member

    Asked for a reaction, his adopted daughter replied: "Leapin lizards!"
     
    Last edited: Feb 9, 2019
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  12. Sam Mills 51

    Sam Mills 51 Well-Known Member

    Of course, there was "Tom Jones."

    But kudos to the mention of his role in "Erin Brockovich," not to mention "Skyfall."

    RIP, good sir and Thank You.
     
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