RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
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DVD Talk Legend
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
I'll always think Freddy Got Fingered is funny. #releasethegreencut
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#6
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
Seemed to have been known for comical parts in his later years, but he was the go-to Guy when adult art films were in their infancy. i,e Coming Apart,&Tropic Of Cancer.
For me, the overlooked Payday (1973) is his shining moment. Southern-fried 70’s nihilism at it’s finest!
For me, the overlooked Payday (1973) is his shining moment. Southern-fried 70’s nihilism at it’s finest!
Last edited by Mondo Kane; 07-10-19 at 02:14 AM.
#7
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
When Larry Sanders was in the air, whoever wrote the TV Guide synopsis of one episode had a bit of a laugh, I don't remember the exact wording, but it was basically, "Artie gets ripped after he's all torn up about Larry ignoring him."
#8
DVD Talk Legend
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
That's too bad. Loved him as Artie, and just watched him in Summer Rental a couple of nights ago.
May he RIP.
May he RIP.
#9
DVD Talk Legend
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
The first thing I remember seeing him in was Beastmaster. Loved seeing him in anything. RIP
#10
DVD Talk Hero
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
God, he was awful in Men Black 2, with that stupid jump kick, but he was a booze hound like no other. He got so wasted once that he broke into a bank and passed out in it.
Last edited by Why So Blu?; 07-10-19 at 10:23 AM.
#11
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
RIP
Same here.I kind of like the cheesy movie when I was younger,just watched it again last year.
The first thing I remember seeing him in was Beastmaster.
#12
DVD Talk Legend
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
Whenever I think of Rip Torn I think of Defending Your Life. He's a big part of why I love that movie.
And, let's face it, no actor ever had a better name than Rip Torn.
And, let's face it, no actor ever had a better name than Rip Torn.
#13
DVD Talk Godfather & 2020 TOTY Winner
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
He was So amazing in Larry Sanders. So many 21st century TV comedy performances owe a debt to his deadpan work on that show. Half the cast of Veep is channeling him.
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DVD Talk Legend & 2021 TOTY Winner
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
I didn't realize that he was still alive. I didn't really follow his work that closely and I think I just assumed he was dead because they killed him offscreen in MIB3, lol.
#16
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
What a bummer! Wonder how many days he's looking at...
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DVD Talk Platinum Edition
#25
Moderator
Re: RIP Rip Torn (1931-2019)
I'll have to check out Payday from 1973 mentioned earlier in the thread. Never heard of it but sounds right up my alley.