PhillyDave
“The essential doesn't change.” Beckett
Jesus Christ, Night of the Hunter. And to watch how it's staged like a play! Just so intense and well done.
I think I prefer the original Cape Fear. Probably because I think Mitchum's portrayal (in the original that is ;) ), is more menacing than De Niro's. The latter plays it well but there's a sort of understated brooding about Mitchum's role, whereby he's terrifiying even when he's not saying or doing much. He seems physically more imposing too. I do think it's a very good remake though.That is so weird! after watching your clip of Cape Fear, I watched a bit of the original, I don't know which one I prefer, but I was trying to remember, this film and the name of it, couldn't remember if it was Robert Mitchum or Joseph Cotton, or what the name was. but Robert Mitchum does a really good bad guy.
I've seen the Brando clip before (maybe posted on here?) but yes, he's certainly 'hard work' in that interview. It's like getting blood out of a stone.Mitchum was huge. Watch him during his entrance compared to Cavett.
I also like the way he carries himself during his interviews. The ultra-cool stoic may be a pose as well as anything at times, but finally here is a famous actor of the time you can talk to, you know. Who will simply answer questions without the necessity to obsessively entertain, go crazy and play at genius or creep. Or both.
Compare the easiness and fun of the Mitchum-Cavett talk to the ultra creepy pain in the ass appearance of Marlon Brando at the same show
It's a good one. I take it you've seen Control as well.A favourite film, 24 Hour Party People, based on Tony Wilson and Factory Records in Manchester (somewhat).
You have to remember than Brando was always an iconoclast and a champion of the disenfranchised. It wasn't just Indians, he also supported the civil rights movement in the 60s, and later the Black Panthers, who, at the time were as radical as the American Indian Movement (AIM).Brando method-acted it very clear in that interview that he didn't want to talk about himself or his movies, but only about the "American Indian". Which is rather cool in itself, but why in the hell did he agree do do the first part of the interview about himself anyway, just to play the annoying creep only to come alive whenever the conversation gets around to the "American Indian"?
I haven't no, don't tend to watch bio pics, I liked 24hr Party people mostly for Steve Coogan and the comedic aspect of it and he does make Tony Wilson a compelling character, no business sense whatsoever, it's got to be said. Perhaps I'll watch Control, Bruno - thanks.It's a good one. I take it you've seen Control as well.
Yes, I read about Brandos involvement in the civil rights movement and the Black Panthers, I even read his autobiography Songs My Mother Taught Me once, where he describes at length his feelings for the disenfranchised, if I remember it correctly. His feelings for Animals too, by the way. I like that very much, because you get the impression that this was really important for him in his life and he did it as an world-famous actor before it became the fashionable thing to do.You have to remember than Brando was always an iconoclast and a champion of the disenfranchised.
It was not. Cavett was known for being just the opposite. His interviews were often very in-depth and revealing. And while it was certainly still entertainment, he was the least "entertaining" of that particular breed. He fancied himself a comedian, and he was sharp, but he wasn't doing a comedy show like Carson was, or a modern vaudeville show like Mike Douglas and his smarmy ilk.the main problem is the talk show looks like one of those frothy, light "entertainment" things.
Yeah, I should point out that Control isn't quite the laugh 24 Hour Party People is ;)I haven't no, don't tend to watch bio pics, I liked 24hr Party people mostly for Steve Coogan and the comedic aspect of it and he does make Tony Wilson a compelling character, no business sense whatsoever, it's got to be said. Perhaps I'll watch Control, Bruno - thanks.
In fairness, I don't think too many people outside the US would be aware of Cavett in the same way as they would be with people like Johnny Carson. I think I'll check out a few more of his interviews now though.It was not. Cavett was known for being just the opposite. His interviews were often very in-depth and revealing.