It’s Burt Reynolds’ birthday. Hustle, Boogie Nights & Deliverance showed that he was a very fine serious actor but I enjoyed his constant self-deprecating wit too: ‘My movies were the kind they show in prisons and airplanes, because nobody can leave.’ - ThreadSky

rufustsuperfly.bsky.social • 16 days ago

It’s Burt Reynolds’ birthday.
Hustle, Boogie Nights & Deliverance showed that he was a very fine serious actor but I enjoyed his constant self-deprecating wit too:
‘My movies were the kind they show in prisons and airplanes, because nobody can leave.’

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williamchatnoir.bsky.social•16 days ago

Stick wasn’t a great film but I love that he directed it too - it’s one of Elmore Leonard’s best. He gets a pass on the pink Members Only jacket.

Also loved his late career turn voicing the character of Burt Reynolds in Archer!

zfiendy.bsky.social•16 days ago

Always have to watch Smokey in the Bandit all the way through when it comes on.

Truly the peak cultural achievement of the American south. Well, maybe a close 2nd.

mxdshipwreck.bsky.social•16 days ago

As an aside, I really didn't understand Burt Reynolds' sex appeal until I saw Deliverance

howdydoomsday.bsky.social•16 days ago

Were you just generally unfamiliar with his pre-Smokey work? Because if Deliverance did it for you, I'm guessing White Lightning would have really blown your hair back.

mxdshipwreck.bsky.social•16 days ago

I haven't seen White Lightning but now I have a new addition to my watchlist

howdydoomsday.bsky.social•16 days ago

White Lightning and The Longest Yard are peak 'before the moustache Burt', though technically he does have one at the beginning of The Longest Yard. As for Gator, Jerry Reed totally steals that show.

Post Smokey, it's all about Sharky's Machine, and to a lesser degree, Stick.

mxdshipwreck.bsky.social•16 days ago

I feel like it's almost mathematically impossible for Jerry Reed NOT to steal the show.

howdydoomsday.bsky.social•16 days ago

Indeed. In this particular case, Jerry Reed demonstrates an ability at playing a heavy that I doubt anyone could have anticipated. Bama McCall is Hall of Infamy worthy. Sadly, Reed only had the opportunity on two occasions that I'm aware of. The other being The Survivors (1983).

creativechamber.com•16 days ago

I must admit, my heart skipped a beat when I saw this beauty in real life last week.

stephensmith.bsky.social•16 days ago

I grew up on, among other things, Burt Reynolds and Dom Deluise movies, and they're some of my favourite movie memories. I can't think of a couple of friends having more fun in a movie together, and that joy is infectious! He played a solid serious tough guy, but as a comedic actor he was top shelf.

richardparkin.bsky.social•15 days ago

Nickelodeon!

rufustsuperfly.bsky.social•16 days ago

Burt Reynolds’ contribution to the OUATIH script from beyond the grave.
Interview by @kimmorgan.bsky.social in Sight & Sound

rufustsuperfly.bsky.social•16 days ago

Very amusing & catty anecdote about Burt Reynolds meeting Kubrick to audition for 2001 in a letter from Tony Rayns in Sight & Sound.
I miss him.

pablo-tiley.bsky.social•16 days ago

So Brad couldn’t really reject Burt’s hypothesis…?

jimmypribble.bsky.social•16 days ago

I loved Burt Reynolds. And I'm mad crazy for the often overlooked "Hooper" and "Sharky's Machine." For a guy that most would think of as probably egotistical, I saw self-deprecation and a regard for others. In his autobiography, each chapter is titled with a person who impacted his life.

rufustsuperfly.bsky.social•16 days ago

His self deprecation was a main reason why I loved his public persona. Heard the autobiography is excellent. Need to get it. Ta.

captmandrake.bsky.social•16 days ago

Billy Clyde Puckett: I just smile all the time when I feel good. I'm like a Cheshire Cat. When I feel good, I just smile.

adeville.bsky.social•16 days ago

Thanks for the reminder. Beautiful

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