RIP Charlton Heston

[Tref]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Yeech, I'm sensing a distinct lack of respect for a dead man.

Ahh, that's all right. Heston don't mind. Some might say that he's in a better place right now, but that all depends on your view of being buried underground. Either way, I am sure Heston would welcome any discussion about his life.

I was never much of a Heston fan though I do like a few of his movies. Touch of Evil is great. The Naked Jungle is OK. Planet of the Apes ... but then that's about it. Did I miss one?

[innerSpaceman]

Um, I reviewed his entire film career today (thanks, Variety) and it hardly changed the history of cinema (though I was surprised to learn The Ten Commandments was the second highest grossing film when it was released).

And yes, Kevy, that's the phrase. Where did I say he said it in Denver? I said it was practically a dare to kill him ... and I stand by that.


As for the Denver thing, I believe Heston showed the utmost disrespect for the dead. I'm merely returning the disfavor.

[Gemini Cricket]

Why should someone dying mean that automatically one should show some respect towards them?
I have no respect for the man. His films were decent. He was an average actor. None of that has changed for me now that he's gone.

???

[NirvanaMan]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Why should someone dying mean that automatically one should show some respect towards them?

I actually completely agree with this.

[wendybeth]

I do as well. I hate postmortem hypocrisy. If someone was a bitch or a dick while they were alive, things don't change just because they died.

That said, I can separate the man from his politics. I loved Charlton Heston, mainly because of his films. Never knew the man personally, but he doesn't sound horrible- he had his beliefs and he was free to express them.

[Strangler Lewis]

"Touch of Evil" was great, but I'm not sure it was because of Heston's portrayal of a Mexican cop.

In general, I thought he had solid leading man presence. Much like Harrison Ford, you'd be on his side even if his line readings were a bit overheated.

[scaeagles]

One who has the courage of convictions is admirable. To listen to others and remain true to what you believe is admirable. Remaining steadfast in what you believe does not equate to a lack of understanding of others or an unwillingness to listen to their opinions.

[Moonliner]

I checked. Mr. Heston is still dead.


Oh wait, he played Moses not Jesus. Never mind.

[Nephythys]

Anyone's view that he was "wrong" is purely subjective opinion and is not in any way proof that he was in fact- wrong.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Anyone's view that he was "wrong" is purely subjective opinion and is not in any way proof that he was in fact- wrong.

Now that's just wrong!




(Sorry, that one was just too hard to resist. )