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03 Apr 15
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Just starting into my annual viewing. 
Classic British film.
Classic British film.
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Agree! Hoskins is just amazing. Made or cemented a few careers this film - Pierce Brosnan as 1st Irishman!
I saw Bob on one of the re-runs of Wogan's chat show on BBC yesterday afternoon.
Brian De Palma asked Bob to read for the part of Al Capone in The Untouchables.
He said 'I want De Niro, but if he can't do it, will you?'
'Yeh, sure' said Bob.
As we know, De Niro got the part.
Some time later, Bob got a cheque from De Palma for $200,000.
Bob quipped 'I think I'll ask him if he's got any more films he doesn't want me to be in.'
Very convincing accent in TLGF.
Bob wasn't even a Londoner, never mind a cockney (his mum was) he was born in Suffolk.
Been gone almost a year now.
RIP
Brian De Palma asked Bob to read for the part of Al Capone in The Untouchables.
He said 'I want De Niro, but if he can't do it, will you?'
'Yeh, sure' said Bob.
As we know, De Niro got the part.
Some time later, Bob got a cheque from De Palma for $200,000.
Bob quipped 'I think I'll ask him if he's got any more films he doesn't want me to be in.'
Very convincing accent in TLGF.
Bob wasn't even a Londoner, never mind a cockney (his mum was) he was born in Suffolk.
Been gone almost a year now.
RIP
A great film..brought Hoskins to World attention
I liked him before that he used to play the professional cockney
and especially in 'Pennies from Heaven'
RIP..he earned his corn
I liked him before that he used to play the professional cockney
and especially in 'Pennies from Heaven'
RIP..he earned his corn
The IRA were our threat then I remember
Nailing someone to the floor
Nailing someone to the floor
Was reading The Last Godfather, The life and times of Arthur Thompsons. (A Glasgow gangster)
Seemingly in the late 50s/early 60s he worked as an enforcer/collector and that's what he did to victims.
After one 'nailing' he said to his mate who he'd left waiting in his car "I must be getting soft, I left his wife a claw hammer".
Seemingly in the late 50s/early 60s he worked as an enforcer/collector and that's what he did to victims.
After one 'nailing' he said to his mate who he'd left waiting in his car "I must be getting soft, I left his wife a claw hammer".
Remember, scare the sh1t out of them, but don't damage them.I want 'em conscious and talkative.... And lads, try and be discreet, eh?
Excellent film. This thread reminded me I hadn't watched it for a few years. Retrieved it from DVD shelves. Just finished watching it. Truly excellent film.
'.......the Mafia ? I've **** 'em ......
'.......the Mafia ? I've **** 'em ......
A great movie. Tells us a lot about the different "levels" of crime.
houseofpain 03 Apr 15 16:07
can someone ttt this fred when its on next thx.
Buy the DVD ! Brand new, buy it now, free postage - £3.38 ( EBay )
can someone ttt this fred when its on next thx.
Buy the DVD ! Brand new, buy it now, free postage - £3.38 ( EBay )
As good as ever ,from the ace opening music , to Shand & Bronson at the end .
I've never watched TLGF or any of the Godfather films. They were a bit before my time and I can't imagine they'd age very well. Goodfella's though is one of my favourite gangster films.
I've read one of Arthur Thompson's books, Akabula, what a nasty bloke he was.
I've read one of Arthur Thompson's books, Akabula, what a nasty bloke he was.
goodfellas doesn't age well either imo, and is at least an hour too long
Don't like Ray Liotta, dodge his films whenever I can.
Fack him, looks like the gay son of Tony Curtis.
The Godfather films are absolute classics. They haven't 'aged' at all imo.
"If that bomb's Irish it's a different game. Those boyos don't know the rules"
like the scene in which he kills his best friend in rage with the bottle - shows how a simple glass bottle is lethal. If it was an american film it would have been a knife or gun.
shows that anybody who loses the rag can end up a murderer. the whole film is about actions that spiral out of control.
shows that anybody who loses the rag can end up a murderer. the whole film is about actions that spiral out of control.
Got my DVD from Woolworths for 2 quid .......will be on later. 
Along with my Larry Sanders box set .
Along with my Larry Sanders box set .
s0d it, I missed this. Haven't seen that film for ages.
Just got a delivery of cd's , one being the soundtrack to The Long Good Friday.
I saw it in a cinema in Soho in 1981. Probably the best ending of any film with Hoskins in the back of the car, the music and the change of expressions on his face . Brilliant.
Sixty four inches of stitching, now you're gonna know what it feels like boy.
s.kenbo 03 Apr 15 21:14 Joined: 05 Aug 12 | Topic/replies: 9,809 | Blogger: s.kenbo's blog
I've never watched TLGF or any of the Godfather films. They were a bit before my time and I can't imagine they'd age very well. Goodfella's though is one of my favourite gangster films.
I've read one of Arthur Thompson's books, Akabula, what a nasty bloke he was.
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^ Wow they are called classics for a reason,timeless treat yourself and watch them as soon as you can
I've never watched TLGF or any of the Godfather films. They were a bit before my time and I can't imagine they'd age very well. Goodfella's though is one of my favourite gangster films.
I've read one of Arthur Thompson's books, Akabula, what a nasty bloke he was.
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^ Wow they are called classics for a reason,timeless treat yourself and watch them as soon as you can
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