Comments on: Elia Kazan: Top Oscar Directors for Actors – 24 Nominations http://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/elia-kazan-top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/ The Oscars, film awards, new releases, Los Angeles screenings, movie classics, gay movies, film festivals, box office, foreign and independent films Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:29:46 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ron Dahlkehttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/elia-kazan-top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-516186 Ron Dahlke Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:04:22 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/archives/2007/01/27/top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-516186 Never mind my blubbering about your not mentioning James Dean as one of Kazan's notable actors. I had failed to see it listed at the top right. But, you would have to admit that my comparison of James Dean, the actor, with the lack of lasing legacy of the others, if other actors portraying any of Kazan's Oscar noominated actors and winners, et.al, is any measure of enduring relevancy, then please feel free to use my comments. Just let me know when you do so I can read them in computerized neon lights. Never mind my blubbering about your not mentioning James Dean as one of Kazan's notable actors. I had failed to see it listed at the top right. But, you would have to admit that my comparison of James Dean, the actor, with the lack of lasing legacy of the others, if other actors portraying any of Kazan's Oscar noominated actors and winners, et.al, is any measure of enduring relevancy, then please feel free to use my comments. Just let me know when you do so I can read them in computerized neon lights.

]]> By: Andre Soareshttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/elia-kazan-top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-516185 Andre Soares Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:57:53 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/archives/2007/01/27/top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-516185 Thanks for writing. James Dean is mentioned on the next page, as he was nominated for "East of Eden" (1955). Nicholas Ray directed "Rebel Without a Cause." George Stevens went on to direct Dean in "Giant." Thanks for writing. James Dean is mentioned on the next page, as he was nominated for "East of Eden" (1955).

Nicholas Ray directed "Rebel Without a Cause." George Stevens went on to direct Dean in "Giant."

]]> By: Ron Dahlkehttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/elia-kazan-top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-516184 Ron Dahlke Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:53:55 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/archives/2007/01/27/top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-516184 As popular as actor James Byron Dean became, both before his death, and without a doubt after his death on September 30, 1955, it seems almost disrepsectful that the above article does not mention Dean's name. Older people, most of whom died long before Kazan's awards, remember Brando, and the other big name actors and actresses who starred in the usual Hollywood romances gone awry. Yet very few such films added one ounce of worth to the social, including children and youth, cultural fabric. James Dean's movies were not only famous when they came out, but have lasted, including several attempts to play James Dean by several notable actors. Most recently, a young actor named James Blanco. How many of the other Kazan actors can claim the same legendary status as does James Dean, whose role in "Rebel Without A Cause" was standard required viewing in many public schools into the 1990's? Kazan was the only director who could direct the enigmatic Dean. They understood each other. As popular as actor James Byron Dean became, both before his death, and without a doubt after his death on September 30, 1955, it seems almost disrepsectful that the above article does not mention Dean's name. Older people, most of whom died long before Kazan's awards, remember Brando, and the other big name actors and actresses who starred in the usual Hollywood romances gone awry. Yet very few such films added one ounce of worth to the social, including children and youth, cultural fabric. James Dean's movies were not only famous when they came out, but have lasted, including several attempts to play James Dean by several notable actors. Most recently, a young actor named James Blanco.

How many of the other Kazan actors can claim the same legendary status as does James Dean, whose role in "Rebel Without A Cause" was standard required viewing in many public schools into the 1990's? Kazan was the only director who could direct the enigmatic Dean. They understood each other.

]]> By: Andre Soareshttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/elia-kazan-top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-515298 Andre Soares Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:38:11 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/archives/2007/01/27/top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-515298 Gotta look for that Tennesse Williams book. I also should read Kazan's autobiography. One I'd recommend, though it's quite different from either "Streetcar" or "Waterfront," is "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." Touching without being sentimental. And some really outstanding performances. Gotta look for that Tennesse Williams book. I also should read Kazan's autobiography.
One I'd recommend, though it's quite different from either "Streetcar" or "Waterfront," is "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn."
Touching without being sentimental. And some really outstanding performances.

]]> By: Nathan Donarumhttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/elia-kazan-top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-515244 Nathan Donarum Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:45:08 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/archives/2007/01/27/top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-515244 Of Kazan's films, I've only seen A Streetcar Named Desire and On The Waterfront. I found both to be brilliant; well-told, flawlessly acted and exquisitely directed. Kazan had a certain talent to bring out amazing performances from his actors. I wish I could remember what Tennessee Williams had to say on Kazan... He spoke at length about him in his memoirs, which I read a few years ago. I should re-read them. Brilliant book. Of Kazan's films, I've only seen A Streetcar Named Desire and On The Waterfront. I found both to be brilliant; well-told, flawlessly acted and exquisitely directed. Kazan had a certain talent to bring out amazing performances from his actors. I wish I could remember what Tennessee Williams had to say on Kazan… He spoke at length about him in his memoirs, which I read a few years ago. I should re-read them. Brilliant book.

]]> By: irishttp://www.altfg.com/blog/actors/elia-kazan-top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-475363 iris Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:34:03 +0000 http://www.altfg.com/blog/archives/2007/01/27/top-oscar-directors-for-actors-ii/#comment-475363 Dean should have won for East of Eden. Dean should have won for East of Eden.

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