The James Dean Appreciation Thread

[broadway86]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 7:02am

Thoughts?

In his brief lifetime, he only starred in three now-classic films: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. However, he is a legendary icon who had indelible screen presence, raw talent, dark good looks, and an abundance of untapped potential.

"I used to fly around quite a bit, took a lot of unnecessary chances on the highway....Now when I drive on the highway, I'm extra cautious." - James Dean, July 1955
Updated On: 8/20/05 at 07:02 AM

[shira467]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 7:03am

I've only seen "East of Eden"...I should see the rest, eh?

[broadway86]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 7:09am

In short, yes.

[suddenlyseymour]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 9:24am

a james dean topic not started by myself or beer?? YES!!! I love this man and he is still one of the greatest actors that have ever lived. He is definitely a legend and people will still be talking about him 50 years from now. My fav movie of his is Rebel Without a Cause, superb acting by James and Natalie and it's also the first movie of his that I saw hehe also the 50th anniversary of his death is coming up
Updated On: 8/20/05 at 09:24 AM

[Over_the_Moon]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 10:17am

lol, my thoughts exactly Seymour

I think Mr. broadway86 just might be officially James Dean cool.

[suddenlyseymour]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 1:05pm

I'll have to check with Beer but yeah i'd say Broadway86 is officially James Dean cool!

[SallyBrown]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 1:10pm

I LOVE James Dean ::thinks back to her poster in her room::

Rebel Without a Cause is just.........

[broadway86]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 7:56pm

I was in the city this afternoon, and I ended up buying a James Dean ID card. I'm straight, but there are two men in this universe that I would jump the fence for: Paul Newman and Mr. Dean.

Has anyone seen East of Eden? It was his first starring role, and he was heartbreaking in it, especially in a climactic scene set at a birthday party...

Doesn't anyone else have something to say about this guy?

I think Mr. broadway86 just might be officially James Dean cool.

Really? What did I do?

[Beergoggles]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 8:00pm

James Dean is amazing! It proves how great you are when your legacy lives on longer than you actually did! I have nearly finished his biography... very bias oppinions but still interesting!

I think they might be James Dean cool to seymour... lets wait and see!

[cturtle]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 8:08pm

EAST OF EDEN is one of my favorite movies. i love the scenes with JIMMY and JULIE HARRIS.

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 8:31pm

did i mention that i'm james dean cool?

[broadway86]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 8:48pm

did i mention that i'm james dean cool?

But, but... I'm still not sure what that means.

[ConvinceMe2]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 8:54pm

Oh, brother!

[Beergoggles]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 8:55pm

shut it now cm2 or we'll be having fisty cuffs!

Posted: 8/20/05 at 8:59pm

and a lesson book on what not to do when acting - his technique is a blend of many techniques - he didn't rely on just one - also his disdain for theatre work was legendary - he appeared in only two Broadway shows and hated every minute of it (his respect for the "theat-uh" included peeing on stage, if need be- he scored a huge Broadway hit in 1954 in "the Immoralist" and played about 20 performance till Kazan swept him up and took him to Hollywood.. best Dean bio - James Dean by Val Holley - also goes into depth on how he used his bisexuality to get a leg up, so to speak , in the business..

[ConvinceMe2]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 9:04pm

He is ham personified.

Posted: 8/20/05 at 9:05pm

Whose your favorite actor? Vin Diesel?

[Beergoggles]

Posted: 8/20/05 at 9:09pm

You need to get of James Deans case... the guys been dead 50 years and he is still remembered and regarded as one of the all time greats... obviously you are entitled to your oppinion!

[broadway86]

Posted: 8/21/05 at 2:34am

I don't think that Dean was a bad actor at all. Quite the opposite. But if you do, keep in mind that he died right before his career really started. He had oly starred in three movies and, as I said before, he had so much potential that he never got to show. Had he not been taken so soon, who knows what he could have accomplished. And therein lies the mystery and legend of James Dean.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 8/21/05 at 2:47am

Which picture hosting services would people here recommend? I have an amazing picture of James Dean that needs to be on this thread, but I can't post it here directly due to partial* nudity.





*understatement of the year

[life_so_far]

Posted: 8/21/05 at 10:28am

Orangeskittles has gotten me curious. What is this picture you speak of?

I love James Dean... East of Eden probably being my favorite (although I still don't have it on DVD!... I only have Giant as of now.)

I have this giant poster of him that I was gonna put in my dorm but I didn't bring it (case of 'thought I packed it... nope')

[broadway86]

Posted: 8/21/05 at 10:52am

skittles, try Photobucket.

[ConvinceMe2]

Posted: 8/21/05 at 11:17am

Vin Diesel may very well be my favorite actor; but as I've never seen him in anything, I wouldn't know. I have, however, seen James Dean's films, and know that he over-acts, and doesn't know the meaning of the word subtlety. He isn't remembered for his wonderful performances; but because he died. And, because he died, people see his performances as something better than they are. I count his performance in REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, as among the worst the screen has ever seen. Had he only done those three films and lived, nobody would care about him.

Updated On: 8/21/05 at 11:17 AM

[broadway86]

Posted: 8/21/05 at 11:41am

I couldn't disagree with you more, but I'm glad that you explained where you're coming from.

[ConvinceMe2]

Posted: 8/21/05 at 6:43pm

Since you started THE JAMES DEAN APPRECIATION THREAD, the fact that you disagree with me goes without saying!