Peter O’Toole Announces Retirement From Acting: “The Heart Has Gone Out Of Me”

i've never really known of an actor who publicly retired from his craft. generally they just stop. mostly because good roles stopped being offered. well peter o'toole has always been unique.

in his own words

Dear All
It is time for me to chuck in the sponge. To retire from films and stage. The heart for it has gone out of me: it won’t come back.

My professional acting life, stage and screen, has brought me public support, emotional fulfillment and material comfort. It has brought me together with fine people, good companions with whom I’ve shared the inevitable lot of all actors: flops and hits.

However, it’s my belief that one should decide for oneself when it is time to end one’s stay. So I bid the profession a dry-eyed and profoundly grateful farewell.

Ever
Peter O’Toole

my best recommendation is

'the lion in winter' which remains my favorite peter o'toole fim as well as my favorite katharine hepburn film. it ranks as my #1 film of all time.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ 13-Minute Featurette

'The Dark Knight Rises' Hans Zimmer's Complete Soundtrack

'Love Never Dies' on DVD and Bluray

what a mess. garbage. andrew lloyd webber' sequel to 'phantom of the opera' bombed in london and failed to make it to broadway. for some odd reason it was decided to film the stage version from the australia company. it boggles the mind. it is just plain awful and an embarrassment. i love, unashamedly, love musicals. not this one. forget about it.

rent or by the helluva lot better original 'phantom of the opera' film. it was under rated and wrongly maligned.

'all i ask of you' from the film of phantom with patrick wilson and emmy rossum

Idiot of the Week

i copied this from a fellow blogger 'bill in exile'. i could not have said it any better.

“I believe that if you understood who I truly am in my heart, and if it were possible to fully communicate what I believe is in the real, enduring best interest of African American families, you would vote for me for president.”

Mitt Romney addressing the NAACP just moments ago this morning.

WOW! Just f***ing WOW!

Sooooo lemme see if I’ve got this right — a white guy who grew up the son of wealth and privilege, who was once a bishop of the Mormon church {a church that excluded blacks until the late 70s} who is currently estimated to be worth more than a quarter billion dollars — most of which is kept in secret Swiss or Cayman Island bank accounts, and whose father was the governor of Michigan and a presidential candidate – knows what the average African-American family needs and what’s in their best interest.

This guy either has brass balls the size of Texas or he’s the stupidest motherf-er on the face of the Earth.

Given is past performances over the years — I vote for the latter.

The Amazing Spiderman' ***1/2stars

'the amazing spiderman' actually amazes. the 3d is great. the action is almost nonstop. the cast works, but it is andrew garfield as peter parker who along with the special effects makes the admission price more than worth it. he is a charmer to be sure. he was the best thing about 'the social network' and fulfilled the promise in 'never let me go'. he may be the best of his generation right now. he is so damn charismatic! emma stone was 'good' as gwen stacey but seems a bit 'old' for garfield. whereas mr. garfield did not make me miss tobey maquire the although lovely and talented ms stone made me long for kirsten dunst. andrew and kirsten would have worked better and fit better together. but that is a minor gripe.

sally field and martin sheen were the perfect aunt may and uncle ben.

denis leary and rhys ifans supported the whole well.

the story takes us back to the moments peter parker found out hoe he became spidey and why he did' it's a good ride. get the popcorn and soda and enjoy. it even calls for a return visit. see it in 3d. it works for this movie.

trailer

Josh's Jukebox: 'Paint it Black'

the soundtrack of my life

the rolling stones

'Hit and Miss' Debuts Tonight on Direct TV

chloe sevigny stars in a new deries premering tonight on direct tv.ms sevigny so brilliant and the best part of 'big love' plays a in pre-op transexual dad and bounty hunter. got that? we'll see.

'Damages' Tonight on Direct TV

'damages' begins the end tonight with season 5. i am really no fan of ms. close but i liked her in this series as patty hewes. i think because i believe this is the 'real' glenn close. rose byrne shines as ellen parsons.

'Margaret': DVD and Bluray Releases Today

'margaret' was one of the lost films of 2011. although it appeared on many 'best of' at year's end most of us never got to see it. now we get the chance, it releases on disc today. after almost 5 years in litigation hell it was well received when finally released. i'll let you know when my bluray arrives from amazon.

The Beginning of the End

'the closer' begins it's final season tonight. only six episodes to go. and then brenda lee johnson will say goodbye. i will miss her. the wonderful kyra sedgwick created one of tv's best characters. quirks and all. but i thank her for six great seasons in the major crimes unit. kyra and her alter-ego will be sorely missed.

but alas when the final episode finishes we will go right into 'major crimes' starring mary mcdonnell as the probably, possibly, quirkier captain sharon raydor and most of 'the closer' cast with additions. i want this to work. ms. mcdonnell's work and character on 'the closer' grew on me. i hope this 'sequel' succeeds.

Natalie Wood's Cause Of Death Changed From 'Accident' To 'Undetermined'

Actress Natalie Wood's cause of death, formerly ruled as accidental drowning, has been formally changed to "undetermined."

The 43-year-old was found drowned in 1981, after a night of yachting off the Californian coast with her husband, Robert Wagner, and actor Christopher Walken. The Los Angeles Coroner's office ruled her death as accidental. The coroner's report noted that a night of heavy drinking could have caused her to slip and fall, according to MSNBC.

In November 2011, however, the case was reopened after Dennis Davern, the yacht's captain, came forward with new information about the incident. Davern said he believes that Wagner was responsible for Wood's death.

According to Davern, Wagner and Wood had been involved in an intense argument earlier that night, CBS reports. When Wood went missing, Davern claims, Wagner asked him not to look for her.

As of January 2012, the investigation had still found no new evidence to indicate Wood's death was a murder.

Now, however, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is changing their tune. Some of the bruises found on Wood's body, detectives told TMZ, have been determined to be inconsistent with death by drowning.

The detectives noted that they still believe drowning to be the ultimate cause of Wood's death. However, the suspicious bruises were one factor that led the L.A. County Coroner to change the cause of death on Wood's death certificate from "accident" to "undetermined."*

this comes as know surprise to me. i have thought for years that mr wagner was complicent in natalie's death. every time this case reopens i pray justice will be done. maybe then the lovely ms wood will be able to rest in peace.

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Natalie

 

some say elizabeth taylor but i say natalie was by far the more beautiful woman on screen

gone but never forgotten

14 Minute Sampler for Hans Zimmer's 'Dark Night Rises' Soundtrack

some of the cast

is it possible marion cotillard grows more beautiful every day?

Andrew Christian Presents

another andrew christian underwear ad

Josh's Jukebox: 'Call Me Maybe'

New BluRay Releases

i missed posting these two 7/3 releases. 'barbarella' is fun and 'under the tuscan sun' merely has a certain charm, mostly because of diane lane, but not much else.

both are available from amazon. just click on the banner on right sidebar

Josh's Juke Box: Donna Summer

i ignored ms summer's passing earlier this year because she turned on the gay community after WE made her a success. in retrospect however i can't deny the voice, the music or the presentation. so here we go with two of my favorite summer's songs.

'macarthur park'

'state of independence'

'Oz The Great and Powerful' Poster Unvieled

staring james franco, rachel weisz, mila kunis and michelle williams

Josh's Jukebox: 'Winner'

the pet shop boys latest. this is a lyrics only video unfortunately. they are still great.

On This Day of Independence

he has my back

and now

'The Star Spangled Banner'

Josh's Jukebox: Happy July 4th 'America the Beautiful'

Josh's Juke Box: 'Firework'

seems appropriate for this independence day.

from the soundtrack of my mind

and katy perry

Here's to the Red White and Blue

'1776'

perhaps today is the day to catch up with '1776'. or see it for the first time. it was better on stage but the film is still grand.

First Look at Naomi Watts as Princess Diana in 'Caught in Flight'

i like naomi watts but this is not right. she is no more diana than i am.

Glee's Whole Cast Returning, Chord Overstreet Possibly Becoming a Regular

Glee showrunner Ryan Murphy told Vulture of his fifteen series regulars, "They're all coming back. Anyone who is a regular is coming back. Everyone said yes." Now that news is being corroborated by several sources, with the additional info that Chord Overstreet, who appeared in season two, left, and returned for part of season three, will be back and may become a regular. "Lea Michele and Cory Monteith are among those likely to be in most if not all episodes," according to Deadline, whileThe Hollywood Reporter writes, "Michele, Monteith and [Chris] Colfer are poised to return as series regulars."

A confusing portion of the casting confirmation lies in the fact that regular and recurring actors may not necessarily see more or less episodes depending on their statuses. Along those lines, Murphy originally said to us, "It doesn't mean everyone will be doing 22 episodes, but everyone wants to stay in our family and our world." He added, "I wanted to make sure those actors know that if they want to have a home, they have a home. If they want to explore new and different things while also having a home, that is also an option."

Start placing bets on which cast members square off with already announced guest stars Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and American Idol's Jessica Sanchez ... and on who mysteriously drops out of stories while exploring their Murphy-blessed, Glee-less freedom.

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Josh's Jukebox: 'Coming to America'

soundtrack of my life

neil diamond

Anderson Cooper: 'I'm Gay, Always Have Been'

WOW!!! 

so he announced today

 Close the front door

What a frackin surprise

Proud to Be a Liberal

as independence day approches it's seems right to redeclare my own personal convictions

'Magic Mike' ***stars

'magic mike' is so much more than the way it has been packaged, it is the story of a man. his journey. it sure has some great sights for women and gay men. no doubt. but the story behind these male strippers is real and heartwarming.

channing tatum is a charmer. he has the best smile on screen today. and he can act. when he is serious he has the intensity of a montgomery clift. in playing himself he takes a risk. the risk pays off. he is truly one of the best of his generation. if he makes 'smart' choices he will evolve and stay around for years to come.

the true find for me in this film is actress cody horn as brooke. as the love interest she sweetly shines.

go see this one. get a large popcorn and enjoy.

Josh's Juke Box: 'My Sweet Lord'

the soundtrack of my life

george harrison

Back to the Future

Resurrection

'unforgettable' will return to cbs summer of 2013. it has received a 13 show order. the cast so far remains intact.

Josh's Juke Box: 'Chelsea Morning' and 'Both Sides Now'

soundtrack of my life

joni mitchell

'chelsea morning'

'both sides now'

We Should Have Known

this is from a church. yes a church!

Memories

YES YES YES: Health Care Upheld and We Have an Obama Victory

suck it up romney

Austrailian Real Estate Ad

Ask Yourself Why?

Casting News

nathan lane also joining 'the good wife' in a recurring role