tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post5639751208699469313..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: In Character: Gabriel ByrneAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55947018549256537632021-12-16T09:54:37.187-05:002021-12-16T09:54:37.187-05:00Thank you for the comment! Point of No Return is g...Thank you for the comment! Point of No Return is great, but I clearly need to see I, Anna :)Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-34724013566080905842021-10-30T02:29:56.720-04:002021-10-30T02:29:56.720-04:00Thanks for this. I love Byrne and so many people I...Thanks for this. I love Byrne and so many people I know do as well. Weirdly of all his film roles, I actually think POINT OF NO RETURN and I, ANNA work best. I always wonder, even now that he is 71, when he will really get his due as a major talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59898476966033861722014-05-26T13:54:10.843-04:002014-05-26T13:54:10.843-04:00If you're a fan of Byrne and great, great writ...If you're a fan of Byrne and great, great writing, then you'll love In Treatment. No bullshit, that show has some of the best writing I've ever seen on any show ever. It really <i>gets</i> people and the human condition. And Byrne is flawless in it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59983658958862228932014-05-26T11:06:39.435-04:002014-05-26T11:06:39.435-04:00Miller's Crossing and The Usual Suspects are t...Miller's Crossing and The Usual Suspects are two of my all time favorite movie. He is so great in both of those. But i just realized i have not really seen much else from him. In Treatment was a show i always wanted to start watching, but never got around to and then just kind of forgot about it. It's not one a lot of people talk about anymore, but you make me want to give it a shot again. Maybe i should put that on the schedule of shows i want to watch now. Henrik J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12675100900709348187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-66070740493238508522014-01-27T15:22:12.452-05:002014-01-27T15:22:12.452-05:00Wow, Andrea, thanks so much for this insightful, h...Wow, Andrea, thanks so much for this insightful, heartwarming comment. I'm so pleased to hear that Byrne's work has impacted you in such a meaningful way. Really, that's great. He really is a vastly talented performer. I simply love him in everything.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-33629449919632623862014-01-26T23:35:14.346-05:002014-01-26T23:35:14.346-05:00Well, how to begin to talk about Gabriel ... is so...Well, how to begin to talk about Gabriel ... is so difficult to talk about his versatility, and his characters or himself, because he is fascinating, he has that natural aura of man resolved and who knows what he wants, he knows exactly what he has to say and why. He is the kind of man that any other would be and every women would like to have, but Gabriel is, beyond all, a gentle, kind, intelligent and insightful human being. <br />For me personally, it is very difficult to talk about him, because I have no passion, crazyness fan or anything like that, what I have is an immense admiration and affection, because he changed my life in many ways and taught me that to be happy, just listen to the voice of your heart. It was with his smile and his always right words, I found the course of my life. So I'm grateful to his affection for everyone, who he finds.AndreaVelosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09577670988490732462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-29599226302007769622013-08-09T12:47:41.062-04:002013-08-09T12:47:41.062-04:00Thank YOU for reading and commenting. I have since...Thank YOU for reading and commenting. I have since seen Wah Wah and I completely agree, a great little film. Simila's Sense of Snow is one I haven't heard much of. Definitely going to check that one out.<br /><br />So cool that you got to meet him. And very cool to hear that he's such a nice guy in real life.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47658535924754542372013-08-09T10:06:25.668-04:002013-08-09T10:06:25.668-04:00Thanks for the excellent "In Character" ...Thanks for the excellent "In Character" study of my favorite actor! I'd also add to the comments above about "Wah Wah" (a gem of a movie) as well as "Simila's Sense of Snow" (which can be boring when Byrne is off screen, but ultimately rewards in the end). <br /><br />I met Gabriel in person several years ago and discovered that he's a lovely human (as much off screen as on). Meeting him made my later viewings of his movies that much more rewarding! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60856418212342112652013-07-10T15:00:25.723-04:002013-07-10T15:00:25.723-04:00Usual Suspects was my intro to him as well. And ye...Usual Suspects was my intro to him as well. And yeah, Miller's Crossing fucking ROCKS!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70771500464095669042013-07-09T19:38:46.013-04:002013-07-09T19:38:46.013-04:00Terrific performance in The Usual Suspects, and my...Terrific performance in The Usual Suspects, and my introduction to the actor. I think Miller's Crossing might be his best, for me. Fucking love that film. Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76696262720207400942013-07-08T12:40:41.457-04:002013-07-08T12:40:41.457-04:00Thanks man. One of my faves.Thanks man. One of my faves.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28152712647486389762013-07-08T12:40:29.036-04:002013-07-08T12:40:29.036-04:00Great comment here, thanks for stopping by and wri...Great comment here, thanks for stopping by and writing it! Really happy to hear that you're a Byrne fan. I'd love to find that interview you mentioned, as well as scope out your book. Is it available online?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52482251212546089992013-07-08T12:18:42.624-04:002013-07-08T12:18:42.624-04:00Great post, I've always thought he was an unde...Great post, I've always thought he was an underrated actor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7493441592904056352013-07-08T09:07:58.764-04:002013-07-08T09:07:58.764-04:00Great man. Fierce, honest, blessed with talent. Wi...Great man. Fierce, honest, blessed with talent. Will get great parts for years and years to come (that is, if we are lucky enough he chooses to keep working). Talented in more ways than 'just' acting. Wonderful story teller. Heard an interview last year, in which he spoke fiercely and openly about a sensitive subject. Didn't know Byrne's work too well at that time. But a few words was all it took: just one sentence made me finish writing my first book, three months sooner than expected. Thanks, man. Jojanneke van den Boschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581376116744846960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-3912707451814595072013-07-07T22:32:35.409-04:002013-07-07T22:32:35.409-04:00Hey Kim, thanks so much for stopping by and leavin...Hey Kim, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment! I'm so glad you liked the article, and are such a Byrne admirer. He's the best, isn't he?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31918991428418966442013-07-07T22:31:49.337-04:002013-07-07T22:31:49.337-04:00Thanks dude. Love him in those flicks.Thanks dude. Love him in those flicks.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55562456630139455692013-07-07T21:18:49.690-04:002013-07-07T21:18:49.690-04:00Finally some recognition for the only man in my li...Finally some recognition for the only man in my life. I have sadly to say I have not been able to keep up with the bhoy's films like I should have, but I'd like to thank you for your insights about some of his roles. My first encounter was Excalibur in 1981 and then I saw him as Papa Reilly and I lost myself again. I wish his films would play here in the States more. Thank you for this sweet little piece. Made my heart flutter you did.kim the hippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545504529149381471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24709670481365898072013-07-06T12:10:16.277-04:002013-07-06T12:10:16.277-04:00Great stuff man. I haven't seen him in much, b...Great stuff man. I haven't seen him in much, but I loved his performances in The Usual Suspects and Miller's Crossing.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67782414669516684932013-07-06T11:12:11.551-04:002013-07-06T11:12:11.551-04:00I know right?! It's so awesome. I love that su...I know right?! It's so awesome. I love that such a talented guy like Byrne has such a dedicated following.<br /><br />I consider myself a great admirer of his work, but obviously I have some catching up to do. Love that people like you have given me so many great suggestions. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86038223955690516182013-07-04T15:48:44.850-04:002013-07-04T15:48:44.850-04:00The fans are coming out of the woodwork! He is su...The fans are coming out of the woodwork! He is such an emotional and cerebral actor and a beautiful human being. Did not notice him until In Treatment ( and I HAD seen Miller's Crossing! and the Usual Suspects!) but then after the transference was complete in Ep 1, I have truly savored his body of work. Stigmata and Point of No Return are personal favorites but I wanted to mention Virginia's Run and Into the West, he works so well with children, IT's Paul and Sophie are so lovely together.<br />And, it must be said, no one wears Armani like he does in End of Days. Thanks for a great Character piece, Alex!sweetbudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064338550160622601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45863014787630857662013-07-04T11:32:52.706-04:002013-07-04T11:32:52.706-04:00So glad to hear you're a fan. I love his work ...So glad to hear you're a fan. I love his work as well. I've only seen Wah Wah once, so I really need to check that out again. He is perfect in P.S.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86005943046658705302013-07-04T11:32:11.156-04:002013-07-04T11:32:11.156-04:00That's a pretty groovy little action film righ...That's a pretty groovy little action film right there. Love Byrne in that. Damn, I haven't seen that movie in years.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1730568313548560142013-07-04T11:31:10.610-04:002013-07-04T11:31:10.610-04:00Ha! LOVE your first sentence. So damn true. You...Ha! LOVE your first sentence. So damn true. You're right, I do need to watch Into the West again, and I'll be on the lookout for Just a Sight as well. Thanks!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-78537322097503295252013-07-04T11:30:16.147-04:002013-07-04T11:30:16.147-04:00Thanks! I'm so glad we're seeing more of h...Thanks! I'm so glad we're seeing more of him as well. He deserves the best, most complex characters.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1761113499332144532013-07-04T11:29:47.658-04:002013-07-04T11:29:47.658-04:00Thanks! So glad you like In Treatment. That is tot...Thanks! So glad you like In Treatment. That is total gold, couldn't agree more. You've sold me on Smilla's Sense of Snow, I need to watch that ASAP.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com