One of the most enjoyable books in my collection is Paul and Me, by A.E. Hotchner. The subtitle is: 53 Years of Adventures and Misadventures With My Pal Paul Newman. These two guys were neighbors, but had known each other since they worked together on a television project in the 1950s. That experience cemented their … More Paul Newman by A.E. Hotchner
Hud and Hombre. Arguably Paul Newman’s best film performances and two of his best films. Warning, these are downbeat films, but they are remarkable characters and stories. Paul Newman’s best films of the 1960s had him on the opposite side of the hero line. These are roles many other actors wouldn’t have taken. Cool Hand … More Hud and Hombre (Paul Newman)
Absence of Malice is one of the best films about journalism. It is not an in-depth primer on how to develop a story, rather it explores the ethical side of publishing inaccurate information in pursuit of “the public’s right to know.” The premise of the film concerns what happens when misleading and false information is … More Absence of Malice (1981)
The 1970’s was not Paul Newman’s greatest screen decade but it represented his widest variety of work. From a box office perspective, he had two huge hit films, several successful ones and a series of misses. Critically, his films were all over the map. In the 1970’s, Paul Newman did not play it safe. His … More Paul Newman: A Decade of Taking Chances
Redford, McQueen, Newman, Reynolds and Streisand. The top five money-making stars of the decade, according to several sources. I would have substituted Clint Eastwood for McQueen, Warren Beatty for Newman, and Jack Nicholson for Streisand, but we’ll go with the money list. All were stars in the prior decade but Burt Reynolds and Robert Redford … More Top Five Film Stars of the 1970s
