bhryun Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 I think Marlon Brando was the most versatile actor. He was never afraid to try different types of charactors and he had the broadest range of any other actor - he played a paralyzed man (The Men), a Mexican Revolutionary (Viva Zapata), German military soldier (Young Lions), starred in a musical (Guys and Dolls), played Shakespeare role (Marc Antony in Julius Caesar), Japanese role (Teahouse of the August Moon), motorcyle rider (Wild One), Southern Army officer (Sayonara), boxer (On The Waterfront), brute (the sexy Stanley Kowalski on Streetcar Named Desire) and western (One Eyed Jacks)to name just a few. I'm suprised TCM doesn't have a Marlon Brando movie marathon or feature him as "Star of the Month". They are not even showing any of his films in the month of May on TCM. This was the greatest acting legend of all time and I'd love to see more of his movies played on TCM. His acting was riveting and he was the most gorgeous male species I've ever seen in the movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brackenhe Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Some of those movies show up from time to time on TCM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencerl964 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 *Marlon Brando-(1924-2004) has been"STOM" I'd have to look up my past issues of "Now Playing"-(saved about 55 td) However I am positive he was voted it-(if thats the way you guys do-it at TCM? To tcmprogrammer, please let me/us know just how they do select "Stars of the Month?" I took it for granted it was voted on in some fashion He was "S.T.O.M." before he died last summer though-(July 2nd to be exact) I personally, ranked *Marlon "The Worlds Greatest Living Actor!" Now, I'd have to say: *Hopkins, *Duvall & possible *R. Crowe-(this guy seems to be able to virtually achieve anythng!) Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhryun Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 I don't recall what year Marlon Brando was "Star of the Month" - but TCM should consider featuring him again or in a Brando "Marathon" movie day. When he passed away last July, TCM only played a few of him movies from 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Most people aren't even awake during part of those movies. Marlon Brando was the greatest actor - nobody compares to his movies from the 1950's and early 1960's. Watch "Streetcar Named Desire" and "On The Waterfront" - these performances were electrifying and I can't recall ever seeing such amazing acting in my life. This guy was the best and should be honored as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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