Tag Archives: Joanne Woodward

“Acting is like letting your pants down; you’re exposed.” — Paul Newman

Posted on January 26, 2026 by sheila

It’s his birthday today. I am so glad I grew up in a time when Paul Newman was still a leading man (and he was a leading man up until the end). So I got to experience the pleasure of … Continue reading →

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Rachel, Rachel (1968)

Posted on June 4, 2023 by sheila

I wrote about Paul Newman’s directorial debut, Rachel, Rachel, starring Joanne Woodward, for my Substack.

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Dynamic Duo #23

Posted on September 27, 2020 by sheila

Paul and Joanne

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November 2015 Viewing Diary

Posted on December 1, 2015 by sheila

Spotlight (2015; d. Tom McCarthy) Excellent newspaper movie. I reviewed for Rogerebert.com. Supernatural, Season 11, Episode 4, “Baby” (2015; d. Thomas J. Wright) Perfection, both formally and structurally as well as emotionally and spiritually. Truth (2015; d. James Vanderbilt) Another … Continue reading →

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The Long Night (1947), Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013), The Fugitive Kind (1959)

Posted on August 30, 2013 by sheila

The Long Night Directed by Anatole Litvak I saw this movie for the first time during my wintry month out on Block Island. I watched it in the teeth of one of the biggest storms I have ever experienced up … Continue reading →

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20 Favorite Actresses: Part 2

Posted on December 13, 2008 by sheila

If I had to choose, here are my favorite performances of my 20 choices – the performance may not be what they are most famous for, but that’s no matter. Gena Rowlands: Opening Night Barbara Stanwyck: Ball of Fire Sissy … Continue reading →

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20 Favorite Actresses

Posted on December 10, 2008 by sheila

Where does my heart lie? The meme going around now is 20 favorite actresses. Please go here to see the compilation of links as well as Nathaniel’s choices. I had a hard time with the “all time” part of things … Continue reading →

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A 50-Year Marriage: “Laughter and Lust”

Posted on October 7, 2008 by sheila

3 photos (below the jump) from the extensive Vanity Fair slideshow made up of photos from Patricia Bosworth’s personal collection. Patricia Bosworth is a playwright and author, longtime member of the Actors Studio, and biographer of Montgomery Clift – excerpt … Continue reading →

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Newlyweds

Posted on September 27, 2008 by sheila

20 some-odd years ago, I ripped a page out of some magazine which had a photo of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward on it. It’s a photo of them when they were newlyweds. I think I was sitting in a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Charles Lane

Posted on July 10, 2007 by sheila

Charles Lane – one of last century’s greatest and most prolific character actors – has just died at the age of 102. Take a look at the guy’s resume. Take a look at some of those titles. It’s astonishing, the … Continue reading →

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