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RIP to one of the greats: Sidney Poitier

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RIP to one of the greats: Sidney Poitier 

Post#1 » by thebuzzardman » Fri Jan 7, 2022 5:20 pm

RIP Sidney Poitier

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Post#2 » by nedleeds » Fri Jan 7, 2022 5:35 pm

Sneakers ... **** GOAT spy movie.
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Re: RIP to one of the greats: Sidney Poitier 

Post#3 » by Jethrobodine123 » Fri Jan 7, 2022 5:38 pm

Sorry to hear. Great actor, true legend.
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Post#4 » by SelbyCobra » Fri Jan 7, 2022 6:04 pm

nedleeds wrote:Sneakers ... **** GOAT spy movie.


Holy isht, I was about to come in here on some "I know he's a legend for much more impactful roles and famous films, but being Crease in the [to me] all-time great movie Sneakers is what I'll always associate him with."

But it seems that was taken care of in the second post. :lol:

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Post#5 » by Oscirus » Fri Jan 7, 2022 6:06 pm

first betty now sidney?
Not a good week
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Re: RIP to one of the greats: Sidney Poitier 

Post#6 » by WargamesX » Fri Jan 7, 2022 6:19 pm

SelbyCobra wrote:
nedleeds wrote:Sneakers ... **** GOAT spy movie.


Holy isht, I was about to come in here on some "I know he's a legend for much more impactful roles and famous films, but being Crease in the [to me] all-time great movie Sneakers is what I'll always associate him with."

But it seems that was taken care of in the second post. :lol:

"Did I ever tell you why I had to leave the CIA?"

Never heard of this movie but these post have inspired me to watch it :nod:

RIP to the legend. His philanthropy and trailblazing is as notable as his acting.
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Re: RIP to one of the greats: Sidney Poitier 

Post#7 » by SelbyCobra » Fri Jan 7, 2022 6:26 pm

WargamesX wrote:
SelbyCobra wrote:
nedleeds wrote:Sneakers ... **** GOAT spy movie.


Holy isht, I was about to come in here on some "I know he's a legend for much more impactful roles and famous films, but being Crease in the [to me] all-time great movie Sneakers is what I'll always associate him with."

But it seems that was taken care of in the second post. :lol:

"Did I ever tell you why I had to leave the CIA?"

Never heard of this movie but these post have inspired me to watch it :nod:

RIP to the legend. His philanthropy and trailblazing is as notable as his acting.


It was basically one of those movies where a whole bunch of Hollywood stars band together and make a vapid but enjoyable movie for themselves. Nothing too deep, but really fun, super quotable, and elite level rewatchability.

Basically the blueprint for Ocean's 11, now that I think about it.
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Post#8 » by duetta » Fri Jan 7, 2022 7:08 pm

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

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Post#9 » by RHODEY » Fri Jan 7, 2022 7:30 pm

Just heard ..... I remember seeiing this as a kid on Channel 5 -after expecting "The Five Deadly Venoms"" on Kungfu theater.




But Sidney hooked me anyway. Class personified. RIP.
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Post#10 » by nedleeds » Fri Jan 7, 2022 7:53 pm

SelbyCobra wrote:
WargamesX wrote:
SelbyCobra wrote:
Holy isht, I was about to come in here on some "I know he's a legend for much more impactful roles and famous films, but being Crease in the [to me] all-time great movie Sneakers is what I'll always associate him with."

But it seems that was taken care of in the second post. :lol:

"Did I ever tell you why I had to leave the CIA?"

Never heard of this movie but these post have inspired me to watch it :nod:

RIP to the legend. His philanthropy and trailblazing is as notable as his acting.


It was basically one of those movies where a whole bunch of Hollywood stars band together and make a vapid but enjoyable movie for themselves. Nothing too deep, but really fun, super quotable, and elite level rewatchability.

Basically the blueprint for Ocean's 11, now that I think about it.


Has multiple GOATs

Sidney
James Earl Jones (the GOAT of **** GOATs)
Redford at his salty best
Akroyd
Ben Kingsley ("Kill my friend please.")

Great plot, killer pacing, its just super clever in everything it does. The opposite of your modern Disney CGI trash heap.
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Re: RIP to one of the greats: Sidney Poitier 

Post#11 » by The KnicksFix » Sat Jan 8, 2022 12:31 am

I grew up in the Bahamas. This man is the GOAT.
First black man to win the Oscar for best actor.
Made guess who’s coming to dinner,
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Re: RIP to one of the greats: Sidney Poitier 

Post#12 » by denterprise » Sat Jan 8, 2022 12:52 am

RIP to a legendary actor. He was not just a great dramatic actor but was also a really good comedic actor. I love him Uptown Saturday Night and all the sequels.

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Post#13 » by RHODEY » Sat Jan 8, 2022 1:38 am

denterprise wrote:RIP to a legendary actor. He was not just a great dramatic actor but was also a really good comedic actor. I love him Uptown Saturday Night and all the sequels.



Little Seymour was tearing some ass up! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post#14 » by Mister Ed » Sat Jan 8, 2022 3:28 am

Watched Room 222 as a kid. Class act.
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Post#15 » by Ray Williams » Sat Jan 8, 2022 4:06 am

duetta wrote:Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.


Watched this movie dozens of times, one of my favorites.
RIP.
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Post#16 » by HarthorneWingo » Sat Jan 8, 2022 7:26 am

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Re: RIP to one of the greats: Sidney Poitier 

Post#17 » by Clyde_Style » Sat Jan 8, 2022 1:23 pm

Call him Mr. Thibbs

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