Gooseberry Crumble 5,361 Posted August 9, 2017 Yesterday Dustin Hoffman turned 80.A very distinguished American actor who's starred in some very memorable indeed iconic films and roles especially The Graduate with Anne Bancroft. A real talent. Given that he's had some health issues in recent years mainly being treated for cancer in around 2013,his age and his worth proved as a well known actor. I felt it was time this film legend had his own dedicated thread. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Szabaka 94 Posted August 9, 2017 Ratso Rizzo died on a bus in Florida, will Dustin outlive Florida as the oceans rise? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 293 Posted August 9, 2017 Could turn out to be tragic! My thoughts are already with his loved ones at this difficult time, sad news, etc. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,361 Posted August 10, 2017 A very handsome chappie in his prime. Not sure what the previous two posts are about but anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,232 Posted August 10, 2017 Midnight Cowboy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted August 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Toast said: Midnight Cowboy One of my fave films ever!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,645 Posted August 10, 2017 Tootsie is a surprisingly watchable comedy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,536 Posted August 10, 2017 It's dire with Charles Durning being one of the few redeemable features, imo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,645 Posted August 10, 2017 Nooòooooo! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertMugabe 437 Posted August 10, 2017 5 hours ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: One of my fave films ever!!!! Never heard of it, I bet meet the fockers is better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertMugabe 437 Posted August 10, 2017 I must say, Dustin Hoffman's greatest role, was when he played the dictator/tyrant Captain Hook. When the movie came out, I was shocked that they had not cast a black actor for Hook, like Danny Glover and James Earl Jones, but Dustin did it well. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,361 Posted August 11, 2017 8 hours ago, RobertMugabe said: I must say, Dustin Hoffman's greatest role, was when he played the dictator/tyrant Captain Hook. When the movie came out, I was shocked that they had not cast a black actor for Hook, like Danny Glover and James Earl Jones, but Dustin did it well. For me it would have to be The Graduate. So charismatic in that sexually charged role. He won an Oscar for Rainman which many film buffs felt wasn't his best work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,343 Posted August 31, 2017 He did an Excellent job portraying the obnoxious, self-centered director in Wag the Dog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heartytones 1 Posted August 31, 2017 He's still alive and kicking. I guess he won his battle with cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted September 4, 2017 On 01/09/2017 at 00:26, heartytones said: He's still alive and kicking. I guess he won his battle with cancer. Yes he won it back in 2013 as a moment of googling would have told you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,137 Posted November 1, 2017 Accused of sexual harassment against 17-year old in 1985. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,343 Posted November 1, 2017 36 minutes ago, drol said: Accused of sexual harassment against 17-year old in 1985. Wonder when/if the child molestation complaints against Steven Spielburg and Tom Hanks will come out again. Not sure if Charlie Sheen`s treatment of young boys has come out a while back or not. Sick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N. Fritz 49 Posted November 1, 2017 I might catch hell for this, but a 32 year old accusation is absurd. Yes, harassment might have occurred, but the time to speak out was a long, long time ago. Now it just looks like people are jumping on the current bandwagon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,074 Posted November 1, 2017 I think he was trying to seduce her... (Is it a her? I have bad wifi here.) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,263 Posted November 1, 2017 Just now, gcreptile said: (Is it a her? I have bad wifi here.) Yes, it is a her. 2 minutes ago, theoldlady said: Wonder when/if the child molestation complaints against Stenen Spielburg and Tom Hanks will come out again. Not sure if Charlie Sheen`s treatment of young boys has come out a while back or not. Sick! While I do believe a certain amount of men in Hollywood have committed sexual assault in Hollywood, I'm certain not every person in Hollywood has committed sexual assault, and neither Stephen Spielburg or Tom Hanks strikes me as people who would actually commit sexual assault. Then again, neither did Kevin Spacey, so while I could be wrong, I have my doubts about them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,343 Posted November 1, 2017 Just now, Joey Russ said: Yes, it is a her. While I do believe a certain amount of men in Hollywood have committed sexual assault in Hollywood, I'm certain not every person in Hollywood has committed sexual assault, and neither Stephen Spielburg or Tom Hanks strikes me as people who would actually commit sexual assault. Then again, neither did Kevin Spacey, so while I could be wrong, I have my doubts about them... There have been lots of rumours surrounding these three men for years. Please do not confuse their roles/jobs with their real personalities. Check out young male actors who committed suicide and the directors and/ or older male actors they worked with when they were children. Many young former child actors have developed drug problems, eating disorders, even killed themselves. This Kind of behaviour can be Linked to child rape/molestation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,232 Posted November 1, 2017 49 minutes ago, N. Fritz said: I might catch hell for this, but a 32 year old accusation is absurd. Yes, harassment might have occurred, but the time to speak out was a long, long time ago. Now it just looks like people are jumping on the current bandwagon. I couldn't agree more. Good grief, if I made a list of all the blokes who let their hands wander, made "inappropriate" suggestions or dirty jokes to me during the 70s and 80s, it would fill a book - even just those I can remember. It was mostly just exploratory missions to see if they got a favourable response. No big deal. If serious sexual assaults or rape took place, it should have been reported at the time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,263 Posted November 1, 2017 1 hour ago, N. Fritz said: I might catch hell for this, but a 32 year old accusation is absurd. Yes, harassment might have occurred, but the time to speak out was a long, long time ago. Now it just looks like people are jumping on the current bandwagon. I think in a lot of ways, people are finally speaking out about it because they finally feel like they have the ability to now Harvey Weinstein suffered major consequences, the first major person to do so ever. If people felt like they were sexually assaulted and they didn't speak out then, but are being criticized now they're speaking out, it sounds like you're just excusing it because it happened so long ago, imo of course. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted November 1, 2017 Clearly, some of those making accusations were young, aspiring actors who, after suffering said sexual assaults weighed everything up and decided that their careers were way more important than bringing the perpetrators to book. That makes them look ever so cuntish IMHO. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N. Fritz 49 Posted November 1, 2017 8 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: I think in a lot of ways, people are finally speaking out about it because they finally feel like they have the ability to now Harvey Weinstein suffered major consequences, the first major person to do so ever. If people felt like they were sexually assaulted and they didn't speak out then, but are being criticized now they're speaking out, it sounds like you're just excusing it because it happened so long ago, imo of course. One can only hope that the Weinstein fallout empowers people who are assaulted/harassed/abused to speak out when their accusations may be acted upon legally. But so many years after the fact, it comes down to "he said, she said". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
