Paul Newman
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Movie Review: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Today, we look at the 1958 adaptation of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” a Pulitzer-winning play by Tennessee Williams, starring Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor. It may be considered a family drama, or even a black comedy, but it is a lot tamer than the original script it was based on. I will elaborate Read more
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Movie Review: Harper (1966)
Delightful is not a word typically associated with neo-noir movies, but Harper, starring Paul Newman and directed by Jack Smight, is a delightful, funny, and intriguing watch. The movie is based on the 1949 book, ‘The Moving Target’, by Ross Macdonald. The film’s superb screenplay comes from legendary screenwriter William Goldman. The plot of the Read more
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Movie Review: The Road to Perdition
With the passing of Hollywood heavyweight Paul Newman on Friday, I thought that it would a fitting tribute to review this forgotten masterpiece, today. Based on a graphic novel by Max Allan Collins, the movie stars academy award winners Tom Hanks and Newman. Jude Law also appears in the movie in a smaller role. Director: Read more
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