"Hollywood’s Waterloo – the art of playing Napoleon" Topic
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| Tango01 | 14 Jan 2023 8:59 p.m. PST |
"Your roving correspondent was glad to be reminded this week that, undaunted by the derision met by The Last Duel, his most recent excursion into the past, Ridley Scott is pressing ahead with his film about Napoleon. The General has, after all, been inspiration for some of the world's greatest works of art. The latest news is that Jodie Comer won't be bringing her Killing Eve energy to the role of Josephine after all, but at least her replacement, Vanessa Kirby (formerly of The Crown), is no stranger to playing petulant royals. While the title, Kitbag, is hardly encouraging – let us hope it is sent packing before the film hits the big screen – Joaquin Phoenix as the conquering Corsican may be a more entertaining prospect than it sounds. For all his method intensity, playing on the spectrum between Johnny Cash and the Joker, the actor usually retains something of a glint in his eye…"
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GamesPoet  | 15 Jan 2023 3:25 a.m. PST |
That article seems like a complete waste of space and time. |
| 4th Cuirassier | 15 Jan 2023 6:37 a.m. PST |
We gave this topic a thorough airing some time ago TMP link Shatner still the front runner for me. |
| Tango01 | 15 Jan 2023 10:44 p.m. PST |
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| arthur1815 | 16 Jan 2023 9:09 a.m. PST |
When he was young my son would only accept Rod Steiger's portrayal of Napoleon and cried when he learned of the actor's death – but cheered up when I pointed out that our VHS video (as it was then) meant we could still watch Waterloo whenever we wanted. |
| 4th Cuirassier | 16 Jan 2023 10:00 a.m. PST |
Rod Steiger played a number of crazed Italian gangsters: Al Capone, Charley the mobster in 'On the Waterfront', Mussolini, and of course Napoleon. He was actually a very versatile character actor with a long career, which is probably why he has one of the lowest 'Kevin Bacon numbers' of any actor. |
| arthur1815 | 16 Jan 2023 2:37 p.m. PST |
I agree with you, 4th Cuirassier, but now you've suggested that Napoleon was another 'crazed Italian gangster' we shell doubtless have to endure many lengthy posts, citing all sorts of authorities, saying that he was nothing of the sort… |
| Tango01 | 16 Jan 2023 3:30 p.m. PST |
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| 42flanker | 17 Jan 2023 9:34 p.m. PST |
"a number of crazed Italian gangsters" I think that's a little harsh on poor old "Charlie, Charlie, Charlie…" |
 piper909 | 21 Jan 2023 10:11 p.m. PST |
Steiger was great -- and Ian Holm was also great in "The Emperor's New Clothes". |
| arthur1815 | 22 Jan 2023 1:59 a.m. PST |
Yes indeed, The Emperor's New Clothes is an excellent film. |
| Tango01 | 23 Jan 2023 3:12 p.m. PST |
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