MattM Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Capote is well worth seeing, for his acting (the rest of the cast wasn't shabby either) and the writing. PSH went to my HS's rival and he was a year behind me. My best friend's older brother was PSH's English teacher and drama coach at Fairport and was still in touch with him. In fact, he came to NY to see him on Broadway last year and hung with him backstage after the show. Needless to say, my buddy's brother is devastated. (I found out about PSH's death via his old teacher's FB page.) From everything I'd seen and read he was a good guy. I remember seeing him do a local Rochester news interview by satellite the Thanksgiving Truman was out. He was a big star by then and didn't need to do the interview, but was humble and gracious throughout and really seemed to be getting a kick out of doing the local news he watched as a kid. I also saw recently that he'd had a relapse while filming a movie. The producers claimed he was now clean and sober and ready to continue filming since they'd given him a whole 7 to 10 days in rehab. I remember being worried for him at the time and thinking the producers were greedy SOB's who cared not one whit for him, so long as their movie got done on time and under budget. Wherever they are, I hope they feel suitably ashamed of themselves.....
Chef Jim Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 On 2/2/2014 at 8:25 PM, bbb said: He was clean for 23 years..............Meanwhile, you drink your face off and think that you're better than him..........None of us are. I do?? On 2/2/2014 at 8:50 PM, Ryan L Billz said: PSH was far from a dumbass, nor has anything to do with the enlisted. Obviously he was troubled. No reason to kick dirt on him. Almost Famous was amazing....Lester bangs role for him was awesome Lester Bangs: That's because we're uncool. And while women will always be a problem for us, most of the great art in the world is about that very same problem. Good-looking people don't have any spine. Their art never lasts. They get the girls, but we're smarter. I'm sorry man you die with a needle in your arm you are the epitome of dumbass.
Nanker Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 I saw In Cold Blood in the theatre when it first came out. Great, riveting movie. Didn't follow much of Capote's life, but he was a pisser. Never read the book, but it was a seminal psychological tome that made his career. Sorry for PSH's early demise. He was a decent actor. Too bad he slipped and denied us more of his work, and himself and loved ones - his life.
Deranged Rhino Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 On 2/2/2014 at 10:03 PM, Chef Jim said: I'm sorry man you die with a needle in your arm you are the epitome of dumbass. Funny. I tend to think the person who shows up in an RIP thread to call the deceased a dumbass is actually more of a dumbass. Your point isn't without merit, just the timing.
K-9 Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 On 2/2/2014 at 9:11 PM, KD in CT said: He was outstanding in Capote. Seeing the movie inspired me to read In Cold Blood. Agree. He channeled Truman Capote in that film. GO BILLS!!!
Keukasmallies Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Or, in the context of a long-time partner and their three children, one could call suicide a selfish act.
bbb Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 On 2/2/2014 at 10:03 PM, Chef Jim said: I do?? That's the way you tell it. On 2/2/2014 at 10:36 PM, Keukasmallies said: Or, in the context of a long-time partner and their three children, one could call suicide a selfish act. Would you say this is suicide?
Chef Jim Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 On 2/2/2014 at 10:41 PM, bbb said: That's the way you tell it. You believe I'm as boozer as you believe he was clean for 23 years.
Keukasmallies Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 On 2/2/2014 at 10:41 PM, bbb said: Would you say this is suicide? I think that engaging in reckless behavior with deadly substances, while possibly in a state of emotional stress, falls within the definition of suicide.
DC Tom Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I think he just wanted to check out before having to watch this pitiful game.
bbb Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 On 2/2/2014 at 11:37 PM, Keukasmallies said: I think that engaging in reckless behavior with deadly substances, while possibly in a state of emotional stress, falls within the definition of suicide. Do you think riding a motorcycle is suicide? Smoking cigarettes?
DC Tom Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 On 2/3/2014 at 3:16 AM, bbb said: Do you think riding a motorcycle is suicide? Smoking cigarettes? Hell, yeah.
bbb Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Eating cheeseburgers? Putting a lot of salt on food?
DC Tom Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 On 2/3/2014 at 4:17 AM, bbb said: Eating cheeseburgers? Putting a lot of salt on food? Considering I do both, and openly admit I'm killing myself by doing so, do you really expect to win this argument with me?
meazza Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) On 2/2/2014 at 8:35 PM, plenzmd1 said: Owning mahowney is a true story bout a Canadian banker and his gambling addiction and embezzament of millions of dollars in late 70's, early 80s ....really good movie That plain ordinary movie was fantastic simply because of his acting. The cold facial expressions as he did the only thing he that gave him satisfaction, gambling, was chilling. RIP. Edited February 3, 2014 by meazza
bbb Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 The headline in the Buffalo News on Sunday was actually about a rash of heroin deaths. I hadn't seen it until after I heard about this.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 On 2/3/2014 at 5:00 AM, meazza said: That plain ordinary movie was fantastic simply because of his acting. The cold facial expressions as he did the only thing he that gave him satisfaction, gambling, was chilling. RIP. Very sad to hear of his passing. Owning Mahoney was my favorite movie of his and not just because he played a Canadian. Capote was amazing as well
Nervous Guy Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 On 2/2/2014 at 10:03 PM, Chef Jim said: I'm sorry man you die with a needle in your arm you are the epitome of dumbass. Seriously? I hope you never have a loved one that has an addiction to heroin...what happened to him is something I have always feared for my son. I could go on and on but that statement is ignorant and insensitive on so many levels. Wow....just wow.
Maury Ballstein Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Agree Ng my girlfriends cousin has a littl meth thing going on and her whole family is trying to help and she's stonewalling them acting like she needs no help. Was a normal wife w 2 kids a year ago.....now is out doing who knows what looking all cracked out. Sad stuff.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 On 2/2/2014 at 7:04 PM, JR in Pittsburgh said: Wow. So sad, and whatca shame. Fairport High School (Rochester, NY) alum. I think his mom is a judge in Rochester. I was somewhat surprised when I heard Rochester mentioned. then to see him in the Hunger Games promo.
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