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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, arguably the coolest movie about the coolest guys starring the two coolest actors. Newman and Redford get a lot of credit for the film's success, and they should. They're irresistable.
But the script is a gem, too. Written by William Goldman (above). One of my favorite authors of all time.
He's best known now as a screenwriter with two Oscars to his credit (All the President's Men and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid). He's also responsible for Chaplin starring R
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He's also done the screenplays based on his own novels: Marathon Man, Magic and The Princess Bride. Fun movies all, but the books are soooo much better. Especially, believe it or not, The Princess Bride. The book has a poignant subtext about family, yearning, and dreams that can break your heart. Next time you go to the library, give one of those a try.
And thanks to William Goldman for giving us these two enduring charmers.
What?!?!?! That same guy is responsible for all those awesome movies (and books)? I shall worship at his feet. That line is one of my favorites from any movie - but more likely because of the smirking handsome blue eyes that delivered it.
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