Comments on: Grumpy Old Men

by: elis

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:05:08 +0000

i checked out this writer… patrick goldstein for LA times…he's been around for at least 3 years…fancies the whole hollywood scene when it comes to writing…covered alot of the 100 strike, bad mouthed the oscars and again brought up the "aging of the actors" in some of his sper negative articles, i think he considers himself a know-it-all or some kind of hollywood critic…i cant tell though if he really is, or if he justs writes SO negavtive all the time….below is an article that actor rob schneider wrote him in regard to a pompous article he wrote regarding one of rob's movies and his lack of awards… rob rips him a new one!!
… he is almost more of a blog type writer …. dont see much but opinions and no real facts…

check it out!!
http://defamer.com/hollywood/gossip/by-request-rob-schneiders-attack-ad-32113.php

by: Lynsey

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:32:47 +0000

Interesting, but so true. I especially loved the shout-out to Hackman…I think he's brilliant in everything he's in.

by: Jenny

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:38:49 +0000

The writer of this article is entitled to his own opinion, but I see it a little differently. There are many Deniro and Pacino fans still out there and happy to see their acting skills in movies made for mainstream. I have seen more than enough of Clint Eastwood directed movies to know he rarely gets it right. And Jack hasn't picked the most challenging roles to date in his time…. Something's Gotta Give ring any bells…. I am very excited about Righteous Kill and have been since I heard about it!

by: Christie

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:06:10 +0000

I CAN HARDLY GRASP THE FACT THAT SOMEONE CALLED PACINO AND DINERO SELL OUTS. Who cares if they are making money now? These guys BUILT 70s Hollywood!!!!

by: tba

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:01:23 +0000

It's interesting to how many morons here write "first"…you're a waste of space

On to, Pacino and Deniro…their legacy is already complete as two of the best American actors in some of the greatest films ever made in the last 30 years. They're actors and their job is too act. It's widely known that good scripts are scare for actors in their AARP years especially females. I admire them for wanting to work and not just go into retirement for art's sake. Many of us when we become seniors will not be looked upon society as productive and thus, thrown on the trash heap. I'm sure there are alot of old actors who would an eye for a chance to work.

As for the writer of this article in LA Times…see how easy it will be for you to get work when you're over 60….you might to be working for some newspaper in a backwater town.

by: Alex

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:53:35 +0000

Regardless of the opinions involved, this article was horribly written. There was no insight into the "why" of all this.

by: merry

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:37:41 +0000

You are such a dumb fuck Perez. Al Pacino and Robert Deniro are legendary actors, their careers are far from fucked up. Two of the greatest actors of all time and you really think you can say they fucked up their careers and anyone would believe you? God Damn why do I even come here?

by: Melbourne miss

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:07:04 +0000

I think the only reason this guy wrote this article, is to get noticed himself. I mean - is he for real? Pacino in a bad movie, is better than most actors today in ANY movie - Full stop! And whats this penchant for mentioning age anyway? people live longer today and should have the opportunity to persue their careers for as long as they are able. In the east people receive respect as they grow older, but not to this journo. So keep'em coming Al - We love you!

by: Brandon Adams

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:22:13 +0000

Perez is paid by celebs and showers us in ads then he bashes celebs who dont pay him please realize this i love the site for news and info but please believe he isnt a respectable news source he is a liar and a sellout and he doesnt mind to make up lies

by: Oh well...

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:04:49 +0000

DeNiro & Pacino are in their late fifties, I'm in my late forties, and I'm not motivated to bust my ass like I used to when I was younger; cut the guys some slack. Like the reporter said, "they're rich." Maybe they feel like they've made enough money busting their butts and want to relax a bit and take roles that are fun and/or interesting to them.