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James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
Variety ^
| 9/9/24
| Adam B. Vary
Posted on 09/09/2024 2:07:14 PM PDT by Borges
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To: Borges
His monologue in Field of Dreams brings tears to the eyes.
RIP
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posted on
09/09/2024 2:38:06 PM PDT
by
Vermont Lt
(Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
To: Borges
Dr. Strangelove First Movie Credit
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posted on
09/09/2024 2:38:43 PM PDT
by
shotgun
To: Borges
What a magnificent voice God gave James Earl Jones. Even his CNN promo is pure gold. As an original Star Wars fan— yes, millennials, I was there in June 1977 watching it in 70mm and surround sound at a theater on Rt. 4 in Paramus —James Earl Jones's voice has its own zip code in my head from gems like, "Apology accepted, Captain Needa" and "Don't be too proud of this technological terror..." RIP, JEJ.
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posted on
09/09/2024 2:42:48 PM PDT
by
Dahoser
(The Harris campaign and media allies are not using JOY and FORWARD accidentally. Look them up.)
To: Borges
Admiral Greer:You know what you think about when you’re lying here. You know you’re going to die. You think it’s alright. You lived a long time. You had a family that loved you. You had a job that you thought made a difference, that you thought was honorable. And then you see this.
To: shotgun
Dr. Strangelove came out in 1964.
Jones had a bit part.
Worth watching because every time I see it, I pick up on another detail.
To: Borges
He played Balthazar, one of the Magi, in Jesus of Nazareth. Conan’s nemesis Thulsa Doom in Conan the Barbarian. The voice of Vader. And so much more. May he rest in peace.
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posted on
09/09/2024 2:52:39 PM PDT
by
Trump_Triumphant
(“They recognized Him in the breaking of the Bread”)
To: Borges
I had the pleasure of seeing him live in “Of Mice and Men” at SMU in 1975 and even got to meet him backstage afterwards. Had no clue who he was then but what an honor for a 12 year old.
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posted on
09/09/2024 3:00:34 PM PDT
by
mgstarr
("I drink, therefore I am" Rene Descartes (1637))
To: workerbee
“His role as the CIA guy in The Hunt for Red October was my favorite. RIP Mr. Jones.”
Incredible movie…nearly unbelievable cast for talent and star power.
To: Vermont Lt
His monologue in Field of Dreams brings tears to the eyes.Thinking the same thing. No one could have delivered it the way he did.
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posted on
09/09/2024 3:05:44 PM PDT
by
silent_jonny
("it was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening." ~ President Trump 7-14-24)
To: Borges
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posted on
09/09/2024 3:08:38 PM PDT
by
Fledermaus
(Clay Bevis and Cuck Butthead are panty wadded, pearl clutching cowards. Rush deserves better.)
To: silent_jonny
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posted on
09/09/2024 3:12:32 PM PDT
by
Vermont Lt
(Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
To: xp38
“I am your Father.....And this is CNN!”
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posted on
09/09/2024 3:14:46 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: Borges
They don’t mention his greatest role in any movie, Thulsa Doom in Conan the Barbarian.
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posted on
09/09/2024 3:15:10 PM PDT
by
webheart
To: Borges
Does anyone remember this? I do, because I once lived in that town.
From the Tampa Bay Times (1/16/2002): Plaque to honor actor names killer
Excerpt:
A plaque intended to honor deep-voiced actor James Earl Jones at this city's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration instead had this extremely incorrect message: "Thank you James Earl Ray for keeping the dream alive." The plaque, to be presented at Lauderhill's annual King celebration Saturday, was made by Georgetown, Texas-based Merit Industries at the request of Adpro, a Lauderhill-based business. But instead of thanking Jones, it erroneously honors Ray, who shot and killed King in 1968. |
-PJ
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posted on
09/09/2024 3:22:41 PM PDT
by
Political Junkie Too
( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
To: Borges
Until the end of this past August, I lived in Dutchess County, NY for all but 10 years of my life. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jones on several occasions, mostly at charitable events and fundraisers. I also met him several times at the local deli, gas station, restaurants, and walking on the street where he lived in Pawling NY. He was a gentlemen’s gentleman — kind and polite and respectful to everyone.
To: All
I loved JEJ’s role in The Hunt For Red October!
JEJ appeared at our County Community College years ago to open a Joint City/College Library. I attended.
To: Borges
No mention of “Gardens of Stone”?
He and James Caan were great in that.
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posted on
09/09/2024 4:09:28 PM PDT
by
doorgunner69
(I don't know what he said at the end of that sentence. i don't think he knows what he said either)
To: CaptainK
I post beated you by 2 minutes. Yes, but you missed the other five posts by hours. :-)
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posted on
09/09/2024 4:15:52 PM PDT
by
KevinB
(Word for the day: "kakistocracy" - a society governed by its least suitable or competent thicitizens)
To: silent_jonny
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posted on
09/09/2024 5:20:40 PM PDT
by
matt04
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To: Borges
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