In my Feb. 21 Noshing Around column, I write about some red-carpet event at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar that will feature the wines of Francis Ford Coppola and introduces Newman’s Own wines.
That got me thinking about movies, specifically, my favorite Paul Newman movies.
Off the top of my curly head, I’d have to say Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (and I always thought Paul should’ve been romancing Katherine Ross), Exodus (the man had courage and charisma) and Verdict, very intense. The fact that he’s stayed married to Joanne Woodward all these years is a real turn on.
What’s your favorite Paul Newman flick?
Then there’s Francis Ford Coppola, who to me is synonymous with The Godfather, but that’s only part of his fame.
Let’s talk celluloid and silver screen.
This article appears in Feb 14-20, 2008.
Red Star is conflicted on this one. Hud (1963) comes to mind readily (and not just because it’s Rodeo Week in The Old Pueblo) but also the over-looked Nobody’s Fool (1994) (“Sully, a 60-year-old construction worker with a bum knee, Paul Newman, makes amends with his estranged son after being invited over for lunch.”) Then there’s Cool Hand Luke (1967) with the 50 hardboiled eggs thing, etc.
“Cool Hand Luke” for sure.
But my fave has to be “The Sting”, Newman, Redford, good guys, bad guys. It’s one of those movies that whenever it is on, I have to watch for at least a little while. And I can watch it from any point in the movie. I love it.
As far as Fracis goes, his wine is getting better all the time. Visited his Napa estate once. Talk about lavish! It’s no longer the main Coppola winery, though.
Being a younger fart who has not seen a lot of Newman’s work, I must say I was highly impressed with him in “Road to Perdition” (2002).
Film-up, Boegle!
Filming up would take time away from my copy editing and gin swilling.
“Torn Curtain,” baby, opposite Julie Andrews.
For sheer hotness, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is my pick.
I’m a fan of Newman’s Own Black Bean & Corn Medium Chunky Salsa. For a quick lunch throw a couple of spoonfuls on a Morning Star Veggie Dog and bam! Instant meat-free chili dog. Daang that’s good! Look forward to washing that down with Newman’s Own Vino.