SkydiveStMarys 0 #51 December 5, 2005 Anyone mention Tom Hanks yet!? LOVE that man!!!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #52 December 6, 2005 DB Sweeney is the best ever!! He goes from playing alien abductee in Fire in the Sky, to star figure skater in The Cutting Edge. I love him!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegreekone 0 #53 December 6, 2005 QuoteDB Sweeney is the best ever!! He goes from playing alien abductee in Fire in the Sky, to star figure skater in The Cutting Edge. I love him!! http://imdb.com/title/tt0093638/ <--- the best DB Sweeney movie, ever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #54 December 6, 2005 Quotestar figure skater in The Cutting Edge. I love him!! I love that movie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites caress 0 #55 December 6, 2005 Have to mention Scott Glenn, and I agree about Cuba Gooding Jr(Instinct-great flick as well). However I believe Sir Anothony Hopkins is English. And Mel Giblson is Australian. And Robin Williams has got to be the most awesome of all. I just love most movies he has done. Since we mentioned English actors as well, Alan Rickman. What about Christopher Lloyd? I like him too! I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites likearock 2 #56 December 6, 2005 Steve Buscemi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mx757 4 #57 December 6, 2005 Leonardo DiCaprio what shithead he belongs on worst actor list... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RastaRicanAir 0 #58 December 6, 2005 1) Billy, now you see why I DID NOT make this my next poll subject: way too much potential for drifting. 2) Christian Bale? a)Isn't he now known for being the second least popular Batman behind George See Previous Poll Clooney? b)And what the f*ck country is he from anyway? 3) Robert Deniro has voluntarily surrendered his eligibility for such polls. (See: Analyze That, Analyze This, Showtime and Meet the Fockers. ......better yet, DON'T) 4) Al Pacino gets the Lifetime Achievement Award 5) But gotta give the Gold to Kayzer Soze from American Beauty. Silver to Tom Hanks since only about three of the guys on your list have ever bothered to cry or die on screen. Bronze to Ed Norton. With Junior Honors to Johnny Depp for versatility and Sam Rockwell (Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Matchstick Men, Box of Moonlight, Charlie's Angels) for being as f*cked-up-cool as Depp, but doing it much longer on the "Indie" tip. Tip: Rent Safe Men, this is a funny f*cking White Man! P.S. Leo is a bitch. Two good roles: One as a kid who needs a playground helmet, and another where he's blowing guys in the subway station toilet. But what's he done since puberty?OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RastaRicanAir 0 #59 December 6, 2005 QuoteMy dad played Uncle Leo on Seinfeld. He is most recognized for that - world wide. But he has a history of 55-60 years of acting, in supporting roles to such people as Clint Eastwood, Dustin Hoffman, and that cadre. NO SH*T! I was just watching one of the best westerns ever AGAIN this morning and I said to myself: "Heh, that's Uncle Leo." Then he got shot and spit on. In that order. But I don't believe it. If you're Pop really is the guy (the second guy) whose dead forehead Josey Wales spits tobacco goo on, I'll have to see a photo for proof. "To hell with buryin' them. (spit) Buzzards gotta eat, ...same as worms.." Man, that's some cold sh*t to say about a dude!OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #60 December 6, 2005 QuoteCuba Gooding Jr Not picking on you, you were just the last to reply with his name. IMO he lost any crediility he ever had after doing "The fighting temptations" Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #61 December 6, 2005 I absolutely adore "As Good As it Gets" with Jack NicholsonPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jshatzkin 0 #62 December 6, 2005 A good actor is one that is versatile in many different roles and can become the character. I would have to say that Brad Pitt (not just cause he's sexy) fits the bill. Think about his movies: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Fight Club, Troy, Interview with a Vampire, Kalifornia, 12 Monkeys...the list goes on. He is an amazingly diverse actor. I must also say that Christian Bale is the man. He was outstanding in Batman Begins, American Psycho and should have received an Academy for The Machinist! Some actors that we are led to believe are good actors, always play the same character and same roles. Boring. That's why everyone flipped when Robin Williams played weird bad guys in One Hour Photo and Insomnia. He was surprisingly good. Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #63 December 6, 2005 What's funniest is seeing how many planks think half these people are actually AMERICAN. hahahahaha A cursory glance shows you people so far have at least listed several Englishmen, an Irishman, Scotsman, Welshman, Australian and a Canadian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Judit 0 #64 December 6, 2005 Tom Hanks Take risks not to escape life but to prevent life from escaping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #65 December 6, 2005 QuoteTom Hanks ________________________________________ JMO Some of Hanks' earlier stuff was good. 'Apollo 13', 'League of Their Own' but, his later stuff rings of 'It's all about ME!' JMO I prefer Clint Eastwood or DeNiro! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #66 December 6, 2005 QuoteWhat's funniest is seeing how many planks think half these people are actually AMERICAN. hahahahaha Or (MUCH more likely) it just degenerated into discussing good actors and this crowd doesn't much care where they are from. Your bias toward nationality is showing, you should put that thing back in it's pocket. When's the last time you actually read the thread title in a thread longer than 2 pages long? Tom Hanks sucks - he got worse and worse each year after leaving Bosom Buddies. Although some of his films were pretty good, he was personally lame. Lots of posts here about the films, not the actors. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #67 December 6, 2005 QuoteMel Gibson played Braveheart, Sean Connery thinks he is Braveheart That's a great response. (and Sean is old enough to have seen it in person too) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Judit 0 #68 December 6, 2005 I think he's an absolutely outstanding actor. Although I haven't seen any of his latest movies but the few I saw he was always brilliant in (Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Sleepless in Seattle, You've got mail, The green mile, Big, Saving private Ryan etc.) Take risks not to escape life but to prevent life from escaping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #69 December 6, 2005 QuoteOr (MUCH more likely) it just degenerated into discussing good actors Some of them are in the first post and poll options. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #70 December 6, 2005 QuoteI think he's an absolutely outstanding actor. Although I haven't seen any of his latest movies but the few I saw he was always brilliant in (Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Sleepless in Seattle, You've got mail, The green mile, Big, Saving private Ryan etc.) ________________________________ That's cool. I just feel that Hanks ego stands-out too much in his films. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #71 December 6, 2005 I vote for Adrien Brody (no clue on his nationality, but I don't care), Tom Hanks, and Kevin Spacey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #72 December 6, 2005 QuoteI vote for Adrien Brody (no clue on his nationality, but I don't care), Tom Hanks, and Kevin Spacey. ____________________________________ I don't think, it matters much, where an actor/actress is from. If, they're good... they're good. What matters is, you like them and spend the money to see their films so they can live the lifestyle they've gotten accustomed to. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #73 December 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteOr (MUCH more likely) it just degenerated into discussing good actors Some of them are in the first post and poll options. That's a good point, Truman. An alternative is just misreading or ignoring the overall question in the first place. Since 'best' in "America's BEST living actor" Is capitalized, I wonder how many people just saw "....BEST....actor" and then clicked and saw the list and went for it. I suspect dead actors aren't listed here as this is generally a young crowd and speak mostly to last week's theator visits. Sure, it's satisfying, fun and self validating to think other people are stupid and comment on it. It's also just as cool (and self serving) to think people are careless and comment on it. And pretend that's any better...... I like to think we don't care where actors come from, just if they do a great job and don't get all wierd just because people know them. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AlexCrowley 0 #74 December 6, 2005 Pitt seems to alternate between extreme suckage and extremely interesting - for every 12 Monkeys and Fight Club there's Seven (doing his Keanuweenie impersonation) and urm, everything else he's ever been in. Bale's welsh, went to school in the south of england. Was the kid in Empire of the Sun and was insanely good as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Robin Williams is a horribly shitty actor - who simply does simpering fawning Sympathy guy or bounce around and ad lib happy guy. Except for the one where he was a robot, but I thank the director for that. Otherwise he's shitty. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #75 December 6, 2005 I don't think people are stupid - just 'Americocentric'. What you see here in this thread is people assuming that if an actor speaks English they must be American; assuming that if they've seen them in Hollywood movies they must be American. I just noted the fact and found it amusing; that is all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 3 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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caress 0 #55 December 6, 2005 Have to mention Scott Glenn, and I agree about Cuba Gooding Jr(Instinct-great flick as well). However I believe Sir Anothony Hopkins is English. And Mel Giblson is Australian. And Robin Williams has got to be the most awesome of all. I just love most movies he has done. Since we mentioned English actors as well, Alan Rickman. What about Christopher Lloyd? I like him too! I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #56 December 6, 2005 Steve Buscemi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #57 December 6, 2005 Leonardo DiCaprio what shithead he belongs on worst actor list... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #58 December 6, 2005 1) Billy, now you see why I DID NOT make this my next poll subject: way too much potential for drifting. 2) Christian Bale? a)Isn't he now known for being the second least popular Batman behind George See Previous Poll Clooney? b)And what the f*ck country is he from anyway? 3) Robert Deniro has voluntarily surrendered his eligibility for such polls. (See: Analyze That, Analyze This, Showtime and Meet the Fockers. ......better yet, DON'T) 4) Al Pacino gets the Lifetime Achievement Award 5) But gotta give the Gold to Kayzer Soze from American Beauty. Silver to Tom Hanks since only about three of the guys on your list have ever bothered to cry or die on screen. Bronze to Ed Norton. With Junior Honors to Johnny Depp for versatility and Sam Rockwell (Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Matchstick Men, Box of Moonlight, Charlie's Angels) for being as f*cked-up-cool as Depp, but doing it much longer on the "Indie" tip. Tip: Rent Safe Men, this is a funny f*cking White Man! P.S. Leo is a bitch. Two good roles: One as a kid who needs a playground helmet, and another where he's blowing guys in the subway station toilet. But what's he done since puberty?OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RastaRicanAir 0 #59 December 6, 2005 QuoteMy dad played Uncle Leo on Seinfeld. He is most recognized for that - world wide. But he has a history of 55-60 years of acting, in supporting roles to such people as Clint Eastwood, Dustin Hoffman, and that cadre. NO SH*T! I was just watching one of the best westerns ever AGAIN this morning and I said to myself: "Heh, that's Uncle Leo." Then he got shot and spit on. In that order. But I don't believe it. If you're Pop really is the guy (the second guy) whose dead forehead Josey Wales spits tobacco goo on, I'll have to see a photo for proof. "To hell with buryin' them. (spit) Buzzards gotta eat, ...same as worms.." Man, that's some cold sh*t to say about a dude!OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #60 December 6, 2005 QuoteCuba Gooding Jr Not picking on you, you were just the last to reply with his name. IMO he lost any crediility he ever had after doing "The fighting temptations" Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #61 December 6, 2005 I absolutely adore "As Good As it Gets" with Jack NicholsonPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshatzkin 0 #62 December 6, 2005 A good actor is one that is versatile in many different roles and can become the character. I would have to say that Brad Pitt (not just cause he's sexy) fits the bill. Think about his movies: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Fight Club, Troy, Interview with a Vampire, Kalifornia, 12 Monkeys...the list goes on. He is an amazingly diverse actor. I must also say that Christian Bale is the man. He was outstanding in Batman Begins, American Psycho and should have received an Academy for The Machinist! Some actors that we are led to believe are good actors, always play the same character and same roles. Boring. That's why everyone flipped when Robin Williams played weird bad guys in One Hour Photo and Insomnia. He was surprisingly good. Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #63 December 6, 2005 What's funniest is seeing how many planks think half these people are actually AMERICAN. hahahahaha A cursory glance shows you people so far have at least listed several Englishmen, an Irishman, Scotsman, Welshman, Australian and a Canadian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judit 0 #64 December 6, 2005 Tom Hanks Take risks not to escape life but to prevent life from escaping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #65 December 6, 2005 QuoteTom Hanks ________________________________________ JMO Some of Hanks' earlier stuff was good. 'Apollo 13', 'League of Their Own' but, his later stuff rings of 'It's all about ME!' JMO I prefer Clint Eastwood or DeNiro! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #66 December 6, 2005 QuoteWhat's funniest is seeing how many planks think half these people are actually AMERICAN. hahahahaha Or (MUCH more likely) it just degenerated into discussing good actors and this crowd doesn't much care where they are from. Your bias toward nationality is showing, you should put that thing back in it's pocket. When's the last time you actually read the thread title in a thread longer than 2 pages long? Tom Hanks sucks - he got worse and worse each year after leaving Bosom Buddies. Although some of his films were pretty good, he was personally lame. Lots of posts here about the films, not the actors. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #67 December 6, 2005 QuoteMel Gibson played Braveheart, Sean Connery thinks he is Braveheart That's a great response. (and Sean is old enough to have seen it in person too) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judit 0 #68 December 6, 2005 I think he's an absolutely outstanding actor. Although I haven't seen any of his latest movies but the few I saw he was always brilliant in (Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Sleepless in Seattle, You've got mail, The green mile, Big, Saving private Ryan etc.) Take risks not to escape life but to prevent life from escaping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #69 December 6, 2005 QuoteOr (MUCH more likely) it just degenerated into discussing good actors Some of them are in the first post and poll options. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #70 December 6, 2005 QuoteI think he's an absolutely outstanding actor. Although I haven't seen any of his latest movies but the few I saw he was always brilliant in (Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Sleepless in Seattle, You've got mail, The green mile, Big, Saving private Ryan etc.) ________________________________ That's cool. I just feel that Hanks ego stands-out too much in his films. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #71 December 6, 2005 I vote for Adrien Brody (no clue on his nationality, but I don't care), Tom Hanks, and Kevin Spacey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #72 December 6, 2005 QuoteI vote for Adrien Brody (no clue on his nationality, but I don't care), Tom Hanks, and Kevin Spacey. ____________________________________ I don't think, it matters much, where an actor/actress is from. If, they're good... they're good. What matters is, you like them and spend the money to see their films so they can live the lifestyle they've gotten accustomed to. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #73 December 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteOr (MUCH more likely) it just degenerated into discussing good actors Some of them are in the first post and poll options. That's a good point, Truman. An alternative is just misreading or ignoring the overall question in the first place. Since 'best' in "America's BEST living actor" Is capitalized, I wonder how many people just saw "....BEST....actor" and then clicked and saw the list and went for it. I suspect dead actors aren't listed here as this is generally a young crowd and speak mostly to last week's theator visits. Sure, it's satisfying, fun and self validating to think other people are stupid and comment on it. It's also just as cool (and self serving) to think people are careless and comment on it. And pretend that's any better...... I like to think we don't care where actors come from, just if they do a great job and don't get all wierd just because people know them. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AlexCrowley 0 #74 December 6, 2005 Pitt seems to alternate between extreme suckage and extremely interesting - for every 12 Monkeys and Fight Club there's Seven (doing his Keanuweenie impersonation) and urm, everything else he's ever been in. Bale's welsh, went to school in the south of england. Was the kid in Empire of the Sun and was insanely good as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Robin Williams is a horribly shitty actor - who simply does simpering fawning Sympathy guy or bounce around and ad lib happy guy. Except for the one where he was a robot, but I thank the director for that. Otherwise he's shitty. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #75 December 6, 2005 I don't think people are stupid - just 'Americocentric'. What you see here in this thread is people assuming that if an actor speaks English they must be American; assuming that if they've seen them in Hollywood movies they must be American. I just noted the fact and found it amusing; that is all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 3 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
masterrig 1 #72 December 6, 2005 QuoteI vote for Adrien Brody (no clue on his nationality, but I don't care), Tom Hanks, and Kevin Spacey. ____________________________________ I don't think, it matters much, where an actor/actress is from. If, they're good... they're good. What matters is, you like them and spend the money to see their films so they can live the lifestyle they've gotten accustomed to. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #73 December 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteOr (MUCH more likely) it just degenerated into discussing good actors Some of them are in the first post and poll options. That's a good point, Truman. An alternative is just misreading or ignoring the overall question in the first place. Since 'best' in "America's BEST living actor" Is capitalized, I wonder how many people just saw "....BEST....actor" and then clicked and saw the list and went for it. I suspect dead actors aren't listed here as this is generally a young crowd and speak mostly to last week's theator visits. Sure, it's satisfying, fun and self validating to think other people are stupid and comment on it. It's also just as cool (and self serving) to think people are careless and comment on it. And pretend that's any better...... I like to think we don't care where actors come from, just if they do a great job and don't get all wierd just because people know them. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #74 December 6, 2005 Pitt seems to alternate between extreme suckage and extremely interesting - for every 12 Monkeys and Fight Club there's Seven (doing his Keanuweenie impersonation) and urm, everything else he's ever been in. Bale's welsh, went to school in the south of england. Was the kid in Empire of the Sun and was insanely good as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Robin Williams is a horribly shitty actor - who simply does simpering fawning Sympathy guy or bounce around and ad lib happy guy. Except for the one where he was a robot, but I thank the director for that. Otherwise he's shitty. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #75 December 6, 2005 I don't think people are stupid - just 'Americocentric'. What you see here in this thread is people assuming that if an actor speaks English they must be American; assuming that if they've seen them in Hollywood movies they must be American. I just noted the fact and found it amusing; that is all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 3 of 5 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
