tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post1647236813231987977..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: In Character: Michael Clarke DuncanAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28937110421725914932015-04-09T12:39:43.044-04:002015-04-09T12:39:43.044-04:00A very fine actor gone too young. Actually forgot ...A very fine actor gone too young. Actually forgot he had passed. So very sad.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-58127116391347853392015-04-09T09:03:37.968-04:002015-04-09T09:03:37.968-04:00Daredevil is a piece of shit. I said it. I hate it...Daredevil is a piece of shit. I said it. I hate it.<br />Kingpin in the comics (and the catoon that I loved) was a fat WHITE guy. When I first saw the film I said 'wtf why did you cast this guy'. But after I watched it I understood. He was perfect in the role. One of the best performance in a bad film that I ever saw. The film is bad but he (and Colin Ferrell) were great in the film. I remember his voice as Tug in Brother Bear (I should re watch it, I loved it), Manute is one of my favorite character of that amazing film (and the film has just memorable characters), he is my favorite part about Armageddon. I remember him in Kung Fu Panda and Green Lantern. Memorable characters just because of his voice. I didn't see nothing with him made before Armageddon but I'll watch them at some point. The Green Mile and The Whole Nine Yards sound intresting.<br />He did some good work in some shit I watched: Kim Possible: A Stitch in Time, The Scorpion King, The Island, See Spot Run, Talladega Nights.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25481053579831188342012-09-10T21:33:32.604-04:002012-09-10T21:33:32.604-04:00Thanks man. Just so sad to go so so young. Loved t...Thanks man. Just so sad to go so so young. Loved this guy.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-3723398586959244852012-09-10T16:14:33.809-04:002012-09-10T16:14:33.809-04:00Great tribute, Alex. I didn't know he did so m...Great tribute, Alex. I didn't know he did so much voice work. Can't believe I didn't catch that he was Atlas in God of War!Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75434347323507109752012-09-10T10:20:53.539-04:002012-09-10T10:20:53.539-04:00His voice work really was so unique and dynamic. D...His voice work really was so unique and dynamic. Dude had the boom.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-88788627785729485222012-09-10T06:59:08.258-04:002012-09-10T06:59:08.258-04:00Retrospectively, it is his voice work I'm begi...Retrospectively, it is his voice work I'm beginning to think he really excelled at...perhaps it was simply down to luck with the roles..but his voice was so distinctive and worked well in that medium. I agree, of course, that the stand out was The Green Mile, though. Danhttp://www.top10films.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-65232033211708711962012-09-06T22:35:14.212-04:002012-09-06T22:35:14.212-04:00HA, well, I put in a Daredevil picture, so that...HA, well, I put in a Daredevil picture, so that's gotta count for something, right?<br /><br />But seriously, glad to hear you appreciate his work. The man will certainly be missed.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-82929775384186795322012-09-06T21:35:12.754-04:002012-09-06T21:35:12.754-04:00Duncan had such a presence on screen due to his si...Duncan had such a presence on screen due to his size and that voice. He seemed to be having fun even in lesser fare. I can't believe you left off Daredevil! I'm kidding, but he does have the right stature to be the kingpin. Danhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52516297506139100152012-09-06T20:46:41.167-04:002012-09-06T20:46:41.167-04:00I agree - he was the only person who could play th...I agree - he was the only person who could play that role. And I also agree... too young indeed.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-58816244224237790742012-09-06T19:33:35.373-04:002012-09-06T19:33:35.373-04:00I only saw him in The Green Mile, and he was magni...I only saw him in The Green Mile, and he was magnificent. One of those actors who just kind of became the role -- you couldn't imagine anyone else playing that character. It's a tragedy that he died so young.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-44258274853193771292012-09-05T22:30:15.959-04:002012-09-05T22:30:15.959-04:00Yeah, completely agree with you. The man was no le...Yeah, completely agree with you. The man was no legend, but he was a solid actor and a seemingly great guy. Sad to see him go indeed.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74368220185928220562012-09-05T22:29:27.431-04:002012-09-05T22:29:27.431-04:00Yeah, I honestly cannot argue with that at all. It...Yeah, I honestly cannot argue with that at all. It was like he was given his moment to shine then never given a proper chance again. Kind of sad, really.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51550085613688436052012-09-05T17:05:03.872-04:002012-09-05T17:05:03.872-04:00Nice tribute bud. To be honest, Duncan was no lege...Nice tribute bud. To be honest, Duncan was no legend of cinema but the guy had talent and it's sad to see him go. Of course, everybody knows and loves him for The Green Mile and if there is one flick to watch and remember him perfectly by, it's that one. Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60616398624690486112012-09-05T16:11:12.851-04:002012-09-05T16:11:12.851-04:00Good tribute. After The Green Mile I was always d...Good tribute. After The Green Mile I was always disappointed that he never really got another opportunity like that to shine. He just got shunted back into the "intimidating black guy" roles, albeit with a lot more dialogue.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32948574222535490782012-09-05T15:12:36.251-04:002012-09-05T15:12:36.251-04:00Ah that's such an impactful scene, especially ...Ah that's such an impactful scene, especially in hindsight. Thanks for linking it here.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22884030668955249712012-09-05T14:30:53.860-04:002012-09-05T14:30:53.860-04:00Will def miss him. made me sad to learn of his pas...Will def miss him. made me sad to learn of his passing. It's even harder to watch The Island now...specifically this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihd-NwI030c<br /><br />It chokes me up. Sad that he is gone.thefocusedfilmographerhttp://www.thefocusedfilmographer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-5199522925518526812012-09-05T11:44:39.825-04:002012-09-05T11:44:39.825-04:00Heartbreaking indeed. It was really quite sad to g...Heartbreaking indeed. It was really quite sad to go back and watch that movie the day he died. That's a performance that people will remember for a great long while.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23356105378847085032012-09-05T11:09:33.356-04:002012-09-05T11:09:33.356-04:00Great post, it's so sad that he passed away. H...Great post, it's so sad that he passed away. He was definetly unforgettable whenever he was on screen and I love his work in Green Mile, he was absolutely heartbreaking in this movie.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23834215704001460352012-09-05T10:05:13.153-04:002012-09-05T10:05:13.153-04:00Agreed, my friend.Agreed, my friend.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25868257185919560242012-09-05T10:05:02.723-04:002012-09-05T10:05:02.723-04:00"Big badass with a big heart..." couldn&..."Big badass with a big heart..." couldn't have said it better myself. I'm not a fan of Talladega Nights, but he is pretty funny in it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-469805997787094312012-09-05T10:04:21.063-04:002012-09-05T10:04:21.063-04:00For. Sure.For. Sure.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85182715305494851702012-09-04T22:39:12.707-04:002012-09-04T22:39:12.707-04:00He was a welcome presence in any film, and I could...He was a welcome presence in any film, and I couldn't describe his performance as John Coffey any other way. Simply perfect.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30196360204146649432012-09-04T22:29:45.501-04:002012-09-04T22:29:45.501-04:00The dude will be missed. He seems like a totally ...The dude will be missed. He seems like a totally nice guy. A big badass with a big heart. My favorite role of his is in <i>Talladega Nights</i>. Every moment he tells off Jack McBrayer is always a golden moment.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86564053678716206212012-09-04T22:28:39.492-04:002012-09-04T22:28:39.492-04:00We'll miss him. He was indeed a talented, gent...We'll miss him. He was indeed a talented, gentle giant.Sam Fragosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974858608988634583noreply@blogger.com