sahnja,

Thanks for the info on "True Stories"! I'll most certainly check it out and you check out something of Samuel L Jackson's ok?

Maybe I'm bias since I'm such a huge fan of Samuel's but I think he's one of THE best actors of all time. Seriously! If there were a 100 Greatest Actors list, like the 100 Greatest Comic's list, I'd be willing to bet some of my very hard earned money that Samuel L. would be on it

NickFlanagan,

I swear, your stuff is always beyond what I know. I did like the Pee-Wee stuff and Reservoir Dogs but the ear scene is a little much for me. Although I'm not saying it shouldn't be there - just that I have to hide my face! And the guy who played the ear cutter - god, can't remember his name - he's a great actor. So gentle in some of his other stuff. Isn't he in Kill Bill 2?

rsmayton,

I actually liked North too. Not enough to see it twice though.

SweetLuchia,

Okay, True Stories is from 1986 and directed by David Byrne - lead singer for The Talking Heads. You'll definitely recognize some of the songs and maybe an excert as the music video.

Some other people in it are David Byrne, Swoosie Kurtz, Pops Staples ... mostly some unknown people. It's very odd, great music. Just so you get some flavor, the front of the DVD says, "A completely cool, multi-purpose movie."

NickFlanagan,

Hey I can see your concern and you're right no one will play Mr. Pryor like Mr. Pryor but I think we can all agree that Samuel L. would give everything he absolutely has for the performance
Like Mr. Pryor, when it comes to his craft, it's never done half ass.

On to a less serious note, I've never seen this movie True Stories but I like John Goodman maybe I'll check it out. Who else is in it?

SweetLuchia, I'm still with you on Jackson as a strong contender, but the point about actors playing comedians that Sahnja made is valid; Lenny was good and I'm glad it was made, but I thought Hoffman didn't quite have the man's funniness intact--which isn't a huge failure, when you realise how tough it must be to be playing a huge, recent figure like Mr.Bruce. All I know is if we got an actor to play RP, I'd be happy with Samuel L. I think he made a good Shaft too. And yes, I figure he'd approach it carefully. And Sahnja, I saw True Stories yeeeeaars ago--we have it here at my house. I thought it was pretty good when I saw it, but all I remember is the presence of John Goodman.

Trudy,

Yes, lynch is offbeat and definitely on drugs ... no doubt about it. But the stuff is great to watch. I can't think of a favorite right now but I'm slowly falling asleep. Perhaps tomorrow.

SweetLuchia,

Thanks Luchia! You're my first welcome - besides Jennifer of course. I was hoping I wasn't making too much of an ass of myself! ;p

I wanted to see changing lanes but I've been a little oversensitive lately and have to be careful about what I watch. Also, I don't rent movies. It's all about what's on the bajillion movie channels I have or if something's available on PPV.

Angie,

LOL I'm sure once you see [/i]A time to Kill[/i], [/i]Changing Lanes,[/i] [/i]The Negotiator, Jungle Fever[/i] etc. you'll see what I mean about how Sam can communicate with his eyes and his expressions without saying a word. He's just a brilliant actor, he truly is

Luchia

P.S. I really like your posts, it's nice to have you with us at the Pryor Cyberhome

SweetLuchia,

I agree - I kind of thought an up-and-coming would be good because they might not have developed their own style yet. It might be easier to take on Mr.P's personality than for someone with a well-versed act. I have to see some more Samuel L. before making a judgement call. I've not seen anything but bad muthafuckas and cops!