Donald Sutherland...one classy Canadian
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I love him. Really terrific actor and smart to boot.
Not many actors stay married that long, for sure. Family is more important than fame in this case.
I like him a lot, also.
I could post a cheekier shot of him from Animal House, but the forum's inherent dignity prevents me.
First saw him in M*A*S*H, the movie. (He was the original Pierce/Hawkeye.) Been a fan of him, pretty much, even through some less-masterful movies. Grandma's a fan of his kid Kiefer.
That's what I was thinking !!!
He's in Don't Look Now as well. I wanna see that movie, it's supposed to be very good.
I believe the first movie I saw him in was The Dirty Dozen and have enjoyed his characters ever since. One of my favorite actors.
(At a WWII event I once met and spoke to member of The Filthy Thirteen, whom The Dirty Dozen was based upon. He said they were a rowdy irreverent and unconventional bunch who were always in trouble, but they weren’t convicts.)
(At a WWII event I once met and spoke to member of The Filthy Thirteen, whom The Dirty Dozen was based upon. He said they were a rowdy irreverent and unconventional bunch who were always in trouble, but they weren’t convicts.)
I loved Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Saw it recently, actually, like six months ago, or something like that. That's one of those 70s films (I think it was from the 70s, anyway) that really holds up. And I love the way the film looks, gives its a great atmosphere. Leonard Nimoy also gave a good performance in his brief role in the picture.
What movie is the image with "Satan" written on the blackboard from (I'm presuming it isn't Body Snatchers; if it is, guess I forget that scene)?
What movie is the image with "Satan" written on the blackboard from (I'm presuming it isn't Body Snatchers; if it is, guess I forget that scene)?
For years I found him SO annoying. Then I watched a movie called The Eye of the Needle and he was so good I stopped being annoyed and went back and watched loads more. Sometimes he still annoys me, but I can now enjoy the performance anyway.
Don't Look Now...
Don't Look Now (1973) - IMDb
Don't Look Now is a 1973 independent British-Italian film directed by Nicolas Roeg. It is an occult thriller adapted from the short story by Daphne du Maurier. Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland star as a married couple who travel to Venice following the recent accidental death of their daughter, after the husband accepts a commission to restore a church. They encounter two sisters, one of whom claims to be clairvoyant and informs them that their daughter is trying to contact them and warn them of danger. The husband at first dismisses their claims, but starts to experience mysterious sightings himself.
While Don't Look Now observes many conventions of the thriller genre, its primary focus is on the psychology of grief, and the effect the death of a child can have on a relationship. Its emotionally convincing depiction of grief is often singled out as a trait not usually present in films featuring supernatural plot elements.
As well as the unusual handling of its subject matter, Don't Look Now is renowned for its innovative editing style, and its use of recurring motifs and themes.
Don't Look Now (1973) - IMDb
Don't Look Now is a 1973 independent British-Italian film directed by Nicolas Roeg. It is an occult thriller adapted from the short story by Daphne du Maurier. Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland star as a married couple who travel to Venice following the recent accidental death of their daughter, after the husband accepts a commission to restore a church. They encounter two sisters, one of whom claims to be clairvoyant and informs them that their daughter is trying to contact them and warn them of danger. The husband at first dismisses their claims, but starts to experience mysterious sightings himself.
While Don't Look Now observes many conventions of the thriller genre, its primary focus is on the psychology of grief, and the effect the death of a child can have on a relationship. Its emotionally convincing depiction of grief is often singled out as a trait not usually present in films featuring supernatural plot elements.
As well as the unusual handling of its subject matter, Don't Look Now is renowned for its innovative editing style, and its use of recurring motifs and themes.
What about Keifer, his son? I sorta like him. The Lost Boys was one of my favorite movies when I still watched that media.
Animal House
written by Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller, & Harold Ramis
Professor Jennings: Now...what can we say of John Milton's "Paradise Lost"? Well, it's a very long poem, it was written a long time ago, and I'm sure a lot of you have difficulty understanding exactly what Milton was trying to say. Certainly we know that he was trying to describe the struggle between good and evil, right? (picks up an apple from his desk) Okay. The most intriguing character, as we all know from our reading, was (writing "SATAN" on the blackboard) Satan. Now, was Milton trying to tell us that being bad was more fun than being good?
I watched the ending a while back (bad move, now that I wanna see the whole movie). It was ..... bizarre.