wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Aug 31, 2016 2:33pm
Heard an interesting question today.
If you could only watch movies from a certain actor or actress for the rest of your life, who would it be? You would only be able to watch their previous films and future films. No other movies allowed.
I honestly am not sure. One answer was Tom Hanks, which is hard to argue.
If you could only watch movies from a certain actor or actress for the rest of your life, who would it be? You would only be able to watch their previous films and future films. No other movies allowed.
I honestly am not sure. One answer was Tom Hanks, which is hard to argue.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Aug 31, 2016 2:53pm
Hanks is a good one. I'm a big fan of Leonardo Dicaprio.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Aug 31, 2016 2:58pm
Just as I am was reading '45 things about Saving Private Ryan you didn't know'
Hanks is a good one.
Harrison Ford, not much going forward, but has a pretty impressive list as well.
Hanks is a good one.
Harrison Ford, not much going forward, but has a pretty impressive list as well.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Aug 31, 2016 3:03pm
Yeah I'm probably going with Leo. He is my favorite actor and just has a great mix of movies.
I'd probably consider Hanks, Denzel, and Bradley Cooper as well. This is a great question though.
I'd probably consider Hanks, Denzel, and Bradley Cooper as well. This is a great question though.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Aug 31, 2016 3:04pm
Have to agree on Hanks, but like DeNiro just as well
wildcats20
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Aug 31, 2016 3:07pm
Denzel was my first thought. But it kinda seems like he's just taking roles lately.Iliketurtles;1809142 wrote:Yeah I'm probably going with Leo. He is my favorite actor and just has a great mix of movies.
I'd probably consider Hanks, Denzel, and Bradley Cooper as well. This is a great question though.
Another one for me is Matt Damon. Clooney is an option too.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Aug 31, 2016 3:11pm
Hanks is a good choice. Leo is hard as he's been in a lot of crap. The Beach, Shutter Island, J Edgar, Romeo & Juliet, Great Gatsby, Inception (aware I'm on my own here), Didn't love Wolf of Wall Street, Aviator. etc.... Essentially I'd be getting him for Revolutionary Road, The Revenant, Departed, and Catch Me If You Can.
I'll throw Brad Pitt, Bill Murrary,, Arnold, Stallone, and JCVD's name out there as well. I love 80s/90s action movies.
I'll throw Brad Pitt, Bill Murrary,, Arnold, Stallone, and JCVD's name out there as well. I love 80s/90s action movies.
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Sonofanump
Aug 31, 2016 3:13pm
Hanks's body of work is unreproachable. I like Daniel Day Lewis better as an actor, but beyond Joe versus the Volcano and maybe talking to a volleyball, all of Hanks's films are worth watching.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Aug 31, 2016 3:15pm
Damon and Clooney are great ones as well. Love both of them can't believe I didn't think about them right away.wildcats20;1809145 wrote:Denzel was my first thought. But it kinda seems like he's just taking roles lately.
Another one for me is Matt Damon. Clooney is an option too.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Aug 31, 2016 3:25pm
Clooney had an awesome stretch there with The American, Up in the Air, and The Descendants.Iliketurtles;1809150 wrote:Damon and Clooney are great ones as well. Love both of them can't believe I didn't think about them right away.
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QuakerOats
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Aug 31, 2016 4:24pm
Clint Eastwood.
salto
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Aug 31, 2016 5:46pm
Sean Connery.
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superman
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Aug 31, 2016 7:50pm
Eastwood or Mel Gibson.
Maybe the guy who was in both Braveheart and Gladiator.
Maybe the guy who was in both Braveheart and Gladiator.
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gut
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Aug 31, 2016 9:05pm
Shyla Jennings
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isadore
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Aug 31, 2016 9:13pm
Russell Crowe
L A Confidential, A Beautiful Mind, Gladiator, Nice Guys
Daniel Day Lewis
Last of the Mohicans, Gangs of New York, There Will Be Blood, Lincoln
L A Confidential, A Beautiful Mind, Gladiator, Nice Guys
Daniel Day Lewis
Last of the Mohicans, Gangs of New York, There Will Be Blood, Lincoln
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Aug 31, 2016 10:42pm
Matt Damon was the first one for me, because his lesser roles are still great (Saving Private Ryan, Oceans series, Departed...semi supporting role, Mystic Pizza, Interstellar, Field of Dreams, School Ties.....EUROTRIP!!!).
Not to mention his headlines: Bourne Series, Good Will Hunting, We Bought a Zoo, Martian, Rounders, Talented Mr. Ripley, Dogma, Legend of Bagger Vance, Green Zone, True Grit, Monuments Men, Promised Land).
I dont know, I would find it hard not to pick Damon. He has a wide range of movies. Heist, action, spy, feel good, romance, war, comedy, sci-fi, animated, sports, western...really, not a single category not covered. And, he is only 46. So he has another 15-20 years of prime acting ability.
Not to mention his headlines: Bourne Series, Good Will Hunting, We Bought a Zoo, Martian, Rounders, Talented Mr. Ripley, Dogma, Legend of Bagger Vance, Green Zone, True Grit, Monuments Men, Promised Land).
I dont know, I would find it hard not to pick Damon. He has a wide range of movies. Heist, action, spy, feel good, romance, war, comedy, sci-fi, animated, sports, western...really, not a single category not covered. And, he is only 46. So he has another 15-20 years of prime acting ability.
ernest_t_bass
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Sep 1, 2016 6:48am
Damon is a great pick
wildcats20
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Sep 1, 2016 6:57am
So everyone has picked a man. Are there any females that are up there?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Sep 1, 2016 7:35am
Is this thread about making sammiches?wildcats20;1809215 wrote:So everyone has picked a man. Are there any females that are up there?
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Sep 1, 2016 7:49am
If I could pick 5 it would be in no special order;
1. Harrison Ford
2. Tom Hanks
3. Robert DeNiro
4. Mel Gibson
5. John Wayne (old school)
1. Harrison Ford
2. Tom Hanks
3. Robert DeNiro
4. Mel Gibson
5. John Wayne (old school)
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Sep 1, 2016 9:45am
My immediate thoughts before reading the responses were Leo and Hanks. I like Leo better, but Hanks has more great movies. Denzel is up there too.
Females? MAYBE Charlize Theron? She seems to be in mostly good flicks.
Females? MAYBE Charlize Theron? She seems to be in mostly good flicks.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Sep 1, 2016 10:33am
I don't think a woman would make my top 25.wildcats20;1809215 wrote:So everyone has picked a man. Are there any females that are up there?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Sep 1, 2016 10:38am
Meryl Streep is pretty good, but other than her, I'm at a loss.Iliketurtles;1809239 wrote:I don't think a woman would make my top 25.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Sep 1, 2016 10:40am
Meryl Streep might/probably would crack mine.Iliketurtles;1809239 wrote:I don't think a woman would make my top 25.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Sep 1, 2016 11:20am
I'd have to think about it, but DiNero might be near the top of my list. Unless there's a character actor who's had tiny roles in a ton of movies I like or would want to see. Then I'd pick him/her. They might only be in it for 2-3 minutes, but that counts, right?