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Continuing our previous discussion of Brando: His own giant talent aside, I submit that a major reason for Brando’s best performances was the superb casts with which he worked, especially in his early films. For instance, in three of his earliest and most outstanding films— A Streetcar Named Desire , Viva Zapata , On the Waterfront —he was directed by Elia Kazan, himself a product of the method school of acting. From what I've read,...

Taking inspiration from another thread (Top 10 Directors of All Time), I thought I'd try and start a discusssion of folks' top 5 directors currently working today. These can be those you consider "the best," "most important," or just your own favorites. I'd like everyone to say something about each director, or at least give examples of what you consider to be their best work, or why...

As I have said before, you are a woman of taste and discernment CQ13.

I also like William Katt. I had no idea that this movie existed. Thank you so very much for taking the time to post this. This looks like it’s going to be a four star adventure for me to watch.

Joaquin Phoenix would be a great Peter Jackson...

I have always rooted for the return of Whoopi Goldberg, but since you can find her everyday on The View now, why bother?

I hear Sinatra was actually a really unpleasant, mean-spirited man. But, of course, I can't judge the guy because I didn't personally know him. I agree though, he was an amazing singer. Pretty good actor too. I love him in From Here to Eternity . I'll have to look into that film. It sounds funny. Thank you.

Right back at ya

Yes, I like The Mechanic too. Jason Stratham is in the remake (I'm assuming he's playing the JMV role) but does anyone know if anyone's been signed up for the Bronson role?

Martin Scorsese To Be Honored at 2010 Golden Globes with Cecile B. DeMille Award In January, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) will bestow the Honorary Cecile B. DeMille Award to Martin Scorsese for “his outstanding contribution to the entertainment field,” to which we say “Congratulations, Mr. Scorsese.” Of course, any award honoring Scorsese’s career is well-earned by the prolific and influential director. His lengthy and...