Paul Newman: The Legend

Yes, I have fond memories of Mr. Newman. The Hustler, Hud, Cool Hand Luke, The Color of Money, all of which ring eternal in my conscience. Even when I was young, I could feel the palpable sense of legend in his work. There was no actor more enjoyable. Paul Newman makes his case for the best actor ever, and when I say that, people would shout, "Marlon Brando is the best!" Well, you're right as rain. Marlon Brando called acting something simple, "Acting is just men acting like little kids". Paul Newman took that to a whole new level.

There is no competition for his performance in The Hustler, his air of cool in, The Color of Money. The list goes on. The Academy Awards left him unrecognized, until his late performance in The Color of Money. Same thing happened to Sir Sean Connery, who didn't receive one of his own until The Untouchables.

No matter what, Newman was also one of the most likeable guys around. His performances didn't aim to shake you, or make some air of impact finger printed on your soul, it was something much better then that. He was an entertainer, plain and simple. It's largely inconcievable to imagine a world of movies, without Paul Newman. A titan of his time, and a legend for the ages, his work is something all can enjoy.