tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post5295028693694294676..comments2024-03-28T08:39:57.077-05:00Comments on One Gal's Musings: 31 Days of Oscar Blogathon -- Oscar SnubsThe Gal Herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566779726191649848noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-15523245323662775392014-02-11T12:13:50.422-06:002014-02-11T12:13:50.422-06:00Wonderful piece!
Each day I admire Mr. Burton more...Wonderful piece!<br />Each day I admire Mr. Burton more and more. Recently I saw him in Staircase, from 1969, in which he is the bald gay companion to Rx Harrison. The intensity of his performance was amazing.<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-48656414001086610242014-02-06T13:43:54.987-06:002014-02-06T13:43:54.987-06:00This is a terrific article and it's hard to be...This is a terrific article and it's hard to believe that he never won an Oscar. He played so many different roles and he's held up as an icon. Actors even want to play Burton himself :).ImagineMDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136942565551458221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-91164831775328697802014-02-05T16:35:46.203-06:002014-02-05T16:35:46.203-06:00What a wonderful post. You know, I wasn't even...What a wonderful post. You know, I wasn't even aware that Burton had not won an Oscar. I thought for sure a talent of that calibre would have at least one. Also, your insight on the relationship of Burton/Taylor relationship was both tragic and beautiful. Perfectly summing up there tumultuous romance. Minoo Allen for Classic Movie Hubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01119777988358979998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-19681381387071067552014-02-04T22:21:37.513-06:002014-02-04T22:21:37.513-06:00Gosh you sure are a great writer. This is exactly ...Gosh you sure are a great writer. This is exactly how I feel about Taylor and Burton, totally true love match:<br /><br />"I wish they had been able to admit they were alcoholics in 1963 instead of 1975 for Richard and 1983 for Elizabeth, who was also battling addiction to prescription medication. Perhaps, with counseling but without booze, they could have lived happily ever after together."<br /><br />Also I have to agree that <i>Beautiful Ruins</i> is a fabulous read. Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729803970746024390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-27803642941493925302014-02-03T19:54:16.139-06:002014-02-03T19:54:16.139-06:00Ack, my heart just broke when I got to the part wh...Ack, my heart just broke when I got to the part where he didn't even win LOSINGEST ACTOR title! Haha. I love the "two drunk cowboys" line though—at least he could have a bit of a sense of humor about it, in public at least...Vintage Cameohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12198989922609440510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-74422634909692532352014-02-03T18:19:45.441-06:002014-02-03T18:19:45.441-06:00Gal,
Delightful and poignant read. Puts things i...Gal,<br /><br />Delightful and poignant read. Puts things in quite the perspective to read "he was literally sick and tired at 45." He and Elizabeth, together or apart are always fascinating. It honestly never occurred to me that with such the overpowering presence and Shakespearean experience he'd ever be bothered by no Oscar wins. Ultimately though this is a reminder that acting IS a profession where that kind of "love" is especially needed, particularly if one happens to be married to Taylor.<br /><br />Great addition to the blogathon. <br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-68878749210125430402014-02-03T16:33:28.644-06:002014-02-03T16:33:28.644-06:00What a STRONG presence he had on the screen. To me...What a STRONG presence he had on the screen. To me, he always came across like some wild animal in a cage just as the zookeeper accidentally left the gate open and he's about to lunge out. Like the quiet before the storm. No wonder he and Liz had such a passionate relationship. He definitely deserved more recognition than he received. It's tough to imagine that he never got an Oscar. Thanks so much for joining our blogathon- another fabulous write-up! Irish Jayhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836268400353447150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-9992544627658655082014-02-02T07:59:14.464-06:002014-02-02T07:59:14.464-06:00I cannot believe Richard Burton never won an Oscar...I cannot believe Richard Burton never won an Oscar. My husband & I are both Burton fans and every time we see one of his movies, we both marvel at it. He was SO GOOD.<br /><br />Great post! Very moving – I was starting to feel a little verklempt.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-75448051829280230162014-02-01T20:25:12.672-06:002014-02-01T20:25:12.672-06:00Who can ever forget how beautiful Liz looked that ...Who can ever forget how beautiful Liz looked that night? Poor Burton, so tortured. Just goes to show you - sometimes it takes more than talent. Wonderful post - I really enjoyed it.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-46434203051852708992014-02-01T10:59:57.338-06:002014-02-01T10:59:57.338-06:00It is sad that such prodigious talent seems to go ...It is sad that such prodigious talent seems to go hand in hand with such insecurity. For some, the stress of a nomination must overwhelm the pleasure.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-35648227157987703752014-01-31T08:12:47.802-06:002014-01-31T08:12:47.802-06:00Interesting look into the Oscar Campaigning that g...Interesting look into the Oscar Campaigning that goes on behind the curtain!Julia Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577906856043143102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-52836393695863621592014-01-28T13:22:00.307-06:002014-01-28T13:22:00.307-06:00I guess now I'll have to watch (or re-watch) a...I guess now I'll have to watch (or re-watch) a Burton flick. Decisions, decisions...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524230831950917735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-31839896399266967942014-01-28T11:48:53.109-06:002014-01-28T11:48:53.109-06:00I wish you would write a book. I love the inside H...I wish you would write a book. I love the inside Hollywood posts and always want more and more from you. No matter who you write about, your way of making them human and very interesting always draws me in. <br /><br />Go write a book, Gal!! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010635183616220660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-42669885273794418892014-01-28T11:39:07.439-06:002014-01-28T11:39:07.439-06:00I loved Beautiful Ruins!!
This is a fascinating p...I loved <i>Beautiful Ruins</i>!!<br /><br />This is a fascinating post. There's something about them that draws me in.Kwizgiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030855903021576354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-26511088641225750232014-01-28T09:47:20.373-06:002014-01-28T09:47:20.373-06:00You might want to take a look at 'Beautiful Ru...You might want to take a look at 'Beautiful Ruins' by Jess Walter. While Burton isn't a "lead"--and Liz is only mentioned and never appears--he is a key player in the plot and steals the scenes he's in. It's partially set in Italy during the time "Cleopatra" was filming in Rome. Made me wish I'd met Burton, though he's a bit of a scamp in the book.Cat.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16596358921357615801noreply@blogger.com