spence Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 There are some heavyweights that were never awarded the American Film Institute (AFI) (est: 1967-) such as> (*denotes an OSCAR winner) *CHAPLIN CARY GRANT *JOHN WAYNE HAWKS But who do you think should be the next recipient My own vote goes to>*ROBERT DUVALL & or *ANTHONY HOPKINS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spence Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Just now, spence said: There are some heavyweights that were never awarded the American Film Institute (AFI) (est: 1967-) such as> (*denotes an OSCAR winner) *CHAPLIN CARY GRANT *JOHN WAYNE HAWKS But who do you think should be the next recipient My own vote goes to>*ROBERT DUVALL & or *ANTHONY HOPKINS Almost forgot for those that don't know this AFI fact Recipient unlike the OSCAR must accept in person hence no> GARBO, *BRANDO, *KATE HEPBURN,etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenBaby2 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Julie Andrews is the 2020 recipient but the show has been postponed. She deserves it. As I’ve stated more than once, it’s a fund raiser. The Board of Trustees award to the person who they think might help them achieve their goals. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidorisking Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 George Clooney did not deserve it the time he received it. It also might be controversial but Sean Connery really didn’t deserve it either. I enjoyed him in The Untouchables but if you take James Bond out of the mix what else is there that he has done? The actor most deserving of the AFI award is Donald Sutherland. I cannot believe I live in a world that celebrates the acting accomplishments of George Clooney before those of Donald Sutherland. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMO1982 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 WOODY ALLEN GLENN CLOSE GOLDIE HAWN JODIE FOSTER BETTE MIDLER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneeyeopen Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I agree with Vidorisking, George Clooney did not deserve that award. My choices are Gene Hackman, Spike Lee, Sylvester Stallone, Angela Lansbury, Jodie Foster, Kevin Costner and Jeff Bridges. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dargo Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Well, I've always thought over the years, Kevin Spacey did enough excellent work that HE might deserv..... (...ummm...ain't gonna happen you SAY?!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spence Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 18 hours ago, HelenBaby2 said: Julie Andrews is the 2020 recipient but the show has been postponed. She deserves it. As I’ve stated more than once, it’s a fund raiser. The Board of Trustees award to the person who they think might help them achieve their goals. Posponed until when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spence Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 18 hours ago, vidorisking said: George Clooney did not deserve it the time he received it. It also might be controversial but Sean Connery really didn’t deserve it either. I enjoyed him in The Untouchables but if you take James Bond out of the mix what else is there that he has done? The actor most deserving of the AFI award is Donald Sutherland. I cannot believe I live in a world that celebrates the acting accomplishments of George Clooney before those of Donald Sutherland. The are running out of recipients is why some get it thesedays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGGGerald Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 18 hours ago, HelenBaby2 said: Julie Andrews is the 2020 recipient but the show has been postponed. She deserves it. As I’ve stated more than once, it’s a fund raiser. The Board of Trustees award to the person who they think might help them achieve their goals. Many of these "honors" have become this way. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for example. The award whomever will get them attention and ratings. Fundraiser is a good name for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogie56 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Norman Jewison would be a good choice. Born in 1926! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidorisking Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 I also think if AFI were really bold they should honor Jean Paul Belmondo, Godard and/or Catherine Deneuve before time runs out. I understand it is the American Film Institute but prior honorees have been foreign born Hitchcock, Lean, Wilder, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenBaby2 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 5 hours ago, spence said: Posponed until when? Don’t know. I guess when there’s a vaccine and it’s safe to have indoor events with large crowds again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMO1982 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 JOANNE WOODWARD GLENDA JACKSON VANESSA REDGRAVE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NipkowDisc Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 On 9/4/2020 at 9:30 AM, Oneeyeopen said: I agree with Vidorisking, George Clooney did not deserve that award. My choices are Gene Hackman, Spike Lee, Sylvester Stallone, Angela Lansbury, Jodie Foster, Kevin Costner and Jeff Bridges. only agree with you on Gene Hackman, Sylvester Stallone and Angela Lansbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dargo Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 I've heard Hackman's just an old grumpy curmudgeon living the life of a recluse in his Santa Fe NM mansion now days. And so I doubt HE'D show up. (...still though, I'd like to see the ol' boy be honored with this thing...he's probably my favorite actor of the '70s-'90s) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMO1982 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 MAGGIE SMITH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenBaby2 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 15 hours ago, Dargo said: I've heard Hackman's just an old grumpy curmudgeon living the life of a recluse in his Santa Fe NM mansion now days. And so I doubt HE'D show up. (...still though, I'd like to see the ol' boy be honored with this thing...he's probably my favorite actor of the '70s-'90s) Apropos of nothing, I was watching that Guy Fieri show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and he was at some diner in Santa Fe. Hackman was sitting there at the counter waiting on his take out order. Guy talked to him briefly and he was courteous. So maybe not as curmudgeonly as you think. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMO1982 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 3 hours ago, HelenBaby2 said: Apropos of nothing, I was watching that Guy Fieri show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and he was at some diner in Santa Fe. Hackman was sitting there at the counter waiting on his take out order. Guy talked to him briefly and he was courteous. So maybe not as curmudgeonly as you think. That was Harry's Roadhouse in Santa Fe. I used to eat there all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenBaby2 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 15 hours ago, UMO1982 said: That was Harry's Roadhouse in Santa Fe. I used to eat there all the time. Thanks! If I’m ever back there I might have to look for that place. I love a good diner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneeyeopen Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Gene Hackman has a great body of work and they should work to honor. Bonnie and Clyde, Mississippi Burning, Unforgiven, The Poseidon Adventure, The Firm, The French Connection 1 & 2, Enemy of the State, The Conversation, Crimson Tide, Lex Luther in Superman, No Way Out, The Birdcage, Class Action just to name a dozen plus two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NipkowDisc Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Gene should do a sequel to marooned... Buzz Lloyd; Return to Space "I'm the guy that fixed the razor." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spence Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 29 minutes ago, Oneeyeopen said: Gene Hackman has a great body of work and they should work to honor. Bonnie and Clyde, Mississippi Burning, Unforgiven, The Poseidon Adventure, The Firm, The French Connection 1 & 2, Enemy of the State, The Conversation, Crimson Tide, Lex Luther in Superman, No Way Out, The Birdcage, Class Action just to name a dozen plus two. said, along withNICOLSON & PENN that he retired from the silver screen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spence Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 although that shouldn't matter if he retired of course, as long as he accepts it in person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spence Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 On 9/4/2020 at 9:09 PM, Bogie56 said: Norman Jewison would be a good choice. Born in 1926! didn't he die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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