This made me laugh: "Like Ben Hur it has elements of spectacle, but it's not a spectacle. Like Spartacus it's a war story, yet it's not. Like El Cid it's a personal adventure, yet it's not entirely... continue reading
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He parted the Red Sea, drove a wicked chariot and was the last man on Earth... Twice! Whether or not you agreed with his politics, one would have to admit he was one hell of a leading man.
This playlist is a tribute to his film achievements.
Please suggest your Heston cinema sift!
This made me laugh: "Like Ben Hur it has elements of spectacle, but it's not a spectacle. Like Spartacus it's a war story, yet it's not. Like El Cid it's a personal adventure, yet it's not entirely... continue reading
posted by twiddlesCharlton Heston putting forth a 3 min performance that outplayed all other actors in Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet. My first sift. *crosses fingers*
posted by BgshowMike Myers is treated to some high caliber acting skills by Charlton Heston in the movie Wayne's World
posted by swampgirlThe star of such superlative and influential movies such as Omega Man, Ben Hur, El Cid, The Ten Commandments and of course the Planet of the Apes series, he was always a huge screen presence. My personal... continue reading
posted by therealblankmanWe say goodbye today to one of Hollywood's legendary leading men, Charlton Heston. As manager of the Vintage Channel, I'm asking fans to post some Chuck moments for us to enjoy and promote. I was... continue reading
posted by swampgirlChuck knows what's in Soylent Green.
posted by jonnyFirst big Motion Picture toy marketing.....Some cheese for one of the cheesier actors in the history of cinema. Have a nice trip, Mr.Heston....
posted by choggieThis is the trailer for the original 1968 "Planet of the Apes."
posted by dotdudeHe talks about his experience making Planet of the Apes and how he wish he did more of the sequels.
posted by swampgirlFrom the 1959 film; the Roman version of NASCAR--left turns, racin', and a whole lotta wreckage..!
posted by fireflyThe line for which he will be best remembered.
posted by jonnyI think this is the last public interview Charlton Heston gave shortly after going public of having Alzheimer's Disease. This aired in 2002.
posted by swampgirlCharlton Heston spoofing his involvement with the NRA on Saturday Night Live in the early 1990s.
posted by uhohzombiesA great scene from my personal favorite Heston film, Ben-Hur. R.I.P. Chuck.
posted by uhohzombiesTaylor has had about enough Simian hospitality at this point.
posted by swampgirlOh this has GOT to be the finest Cecil B DeMille film moment. The overacting is sublime. Watch in wonder as Charlton Heston parts the Red Sea delivering the Israelites from Yul Brenner.
posted by swampgirlThere is no phone ringing!!!!
posted by swampgirlCharlton Heston died yesterday. Ironic because Planet of the Apes the special on AMC the night before.
posted by MycroftHomlzThe first words ever spoken by a human to the apes in the 1968 version of Planet of the Apes.
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