Paul Newman

Is it me or did this costume party just get creepy?

Stuff On My Cat (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008

Cat: Mr. Paul Newman

Cool Hand Luke: Deluxe, Remastered

GreenCine Guru (Free subscription) | 04/09/2008

Reviewer: Dylan de Thomas Ratings (out of 5): **** Who doesn't love Cool Hand Luke? Paul Newman, at what is arguably the peak of his stardom, playing one of the most likable anti-establishment characters ever put on celluloid against...

DVD Verdict 219 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Lalo Schifrin)

Circumstantial Evidence (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008

This week, Judge Clark Douglas presents a musical tribute to legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. From his iconic themes for Mission: Impossible and Mannix , to his work with Steve McQueen ( The Cincinnati Kid , Bullit ), Bruce Lee ( Enter the Dragon ), Paul Newman ( Cool Hand Luke -- listen for the now familiar Eyewitness News theme), and Clint Eastwood ( Magnum Force , Kelly's Heroes ), and more obscurely...

What We Have Here…

Rum, Romanism and Rebellion (Free subscription) | 02/09/2008

I just saw a commercial for the “Solar Team” for Corporation Commission. Something struck me. When they read the disclaimer, they say “Paid for by George, Kennedy and Paul Newman.” I wondered why Newman’s first name is used when the first names of the others aren’t. Then it struck me: George Kennedy and Paul Newman!

Cool Hand Luke - Deluxe Edition

DVD Talk (Free subscription) | 01/09/2008

Highly Recommended "Some men, you just can't reach." A beautiful, cruel, funny, deeply sad film. Cool Hand Luke , Paul Newman's most iconic role (in a career full of them), is re-released on DVD by Warner Bros. in a deluxe edition which includes a sparkling new anamorphic transfer and a handful of extras such as a full-length commentary track and a newly produced documentary on the film. Fans of the...

Paul Newman says farewell to racing with one last spin

linkfilter.net - fresh links (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008

Legendary petrolhead Paul Newman took his GT1 Corvette out for a few laps earlier this month as he said goodbye to one of his greatest loves. The actor and former driver is terminally ill with lung cancer and is believed to have just weeks to live. Lime Rock Park race track in Connecticut was closed for two hours so that Newman, aged 83, could take his race car out for the last time. His friends, family...

They Caught The Guy Who's Been Sewing Off The Heads of Parking Meters

Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008

So it's just like in the movie Cool Hand Luke. The Paul Newman character did the same thing. That's what got him in prison (I think). Okay. But this guy, Maurice Mizrahi, beheaded 87 parking meter heads. Well, we in Park Slope can certainly understand the motivation. Here's part of the story from the Times: When Salvo Frisina went to work recently at a pharmacy in Gravesend, Brooklyn, he saw something...

"Paul Newman says goodbye to his GT1 Corvette

SportsFilter (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008

- Legendary petrolhead Paul Newman took his GT1 Corvette out for a few laps earlier this month as he said goodbye to one of his greatest loves. The actor and former driver is terminally ill with lung cancer and is believed to have just weeks to live."

Phil Hill

Inside Track - Breaking News Blog (Free subscription) | 29/08/2008

During the F1 broadcast on Sunday, they sent out best health wishes to Phil Hill and Paul Newman. I just received the following notice from Inside Track contributor Ed Moody, regarding the passing of Phil Hill. " Just got word that 1961 World Champion Phil Hill has passed away. Here is a picture of him at Mosport in the Chaperal. " Inside Track Motorsport News // www.insidetracknews.com // 'Canada's...

Paul Newman’s Takes A Final Lap at Lime Rock

Worlwide Cars News at Go-Cars.org (Free subscription) | 28/08/2008

Well, this was sad, but known news. Paul Newman, who has been privately suffering from lung cancer for the past few months has taken a final lap at Lime Rock Park, a place where he has had many racing successes.I’ve casually known Mr. Newman for a while now, bumping into him on occasion in Champ [...]

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Celebrity Designer: Tara Reid's Bikini Line

Celebritology (Free subscription) | 27/08/2008

Tara Reid wants to dress you up in her love. (AP) Did it start with George Foreman Grill or Paul Newman's salad dressing? Who can remember? At this point we are awash in celebrity-designed accoutrements. From Lindsay Lohan's leggings to Kate Hudson's possibly plagiarized hair goop, it is possible to outfit one's entire life with celebrity designed or endorsed products. Today, we look at yet another...

SF: Movies McCain and Obama should watch

Voices of New Orleans (Free subscription) | 26/08/2008

This list of the top 10 Hollywood political films includes two set in Louisiana: All the Kings Men and Blaze . In the latter, Paul Newman plays a fictional version of Earl Long, known as the "last of the red hot poppas" in his day, who falls in love with the stripper Blaze Starr. The movie contains this classic exchange: Earl: "Would you still love me as much if I wasn't the fine governor of the great...

Paul Newman's last ride

Straightline (Free subscription) | 26/08/2008

Just found the following over at SpeedTV.com ( here ). ________________ We received this e-mail from Bart Brown of Wings'n'Wheels Hobbies, Clinton CT, USA. He forwarded it. We do not know the writer. Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Lime Rock Park was closed down for an hour and half today to honor Paul Newman. He was attended by his family, close friends, Skip Barber, mechanics on his race team, and those...

Paul Newman takes last laps at Lime Rock

Autoblog (Free subscription) | 26/08/2008

Filed under: Motorsports , Celebrities In the world of Hollywood where so many people are vacuous prima donnas, Paul Newman is one of the great exceptions. He is considered one of the greatest American actors and one of the classiest human beings. However, after 83 years, the Newman era is drawing to a close. About 18 months ago, Newman was diagnosed with lung cancer and he's not expected to live...

Tennis: Murray relishes return to 'rowdy' grand slam

Inbox Robot: Swiss Reinsurance News (Free subscription) | 25/08/2008

Tennis: Murray relishes return to 'rowdy' grand slam 2:00PM Monday August 25, 2008 By Paul Newman Andy Murray is ready for a battle at ...