Jack Gilford from Forum
Richard Burton in Cleopatra(1963)
Michael Hordern from Forum
Charlton Heston in Ben Hur(1959)
Zero Mostel from Forum
Russell Crowe in Gladiator(2000)
Phil Silvers from Forum
Kirk Douglas in Spartacus(1960)
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Manly Men
Toga movies are a bit like fashion magazines: only the fittest, most attractive people are displayed. Middle-aged, pot-bellied men aren't welcome, unless they're a villain or used to show Roman hedonism. Forum says 'goodbye' to sex appeal, and chooses to use it's budget not on gallons of body oil, but on talented comedic actors. Forum embraces sweaty brows and 'real' men.
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ReplyDeleteGreat showcase of comic vs. epic actors! Especially the bare-chested look of the epic heroes in juxtaposition with the insurance salesman look of Silvers or Mostel in their suits is quite effective. In a way, though, the star photos of the comic actors make them look still much more respectable and attractive than their actual costumes and masks in "A Funny Thing".
ReplyDeleteBTW, what is your take on Miles Gloriosus? Isn't he at least attractive?