James Caan dead at 82
#26
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Re: James Caan dead at 82
Sad loss for sure. Really good dude. Relatable down to earth guy with a great sense of humor. Terrific actor who always brought his A game. Left us with a lot of memorable roles. He could easily have settled playing a certain type of character but he showed range and personality with comedy just as well. Was great seeing him launch Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson's career with Bottle Rocket.
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Las Vegas was a guilty pleasure of mine. He made it so much fun.
My heart goes out to his family… especially Scott Caan.
My heart goes out to his family… especially Scott Caan.
#28
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Michael Mann released a statement
#29
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RIP to one of the greats.
#31
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I don't think I've seen Las Vegas, when I read these comments, I was thinking it was short for Honeymoon in Vegas.
#34
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Josh Duhamel, Molly Sims, James Lesure, Nikki Cox, Vanessa Marcil also starred. Cheryl Ladd had a recurring part as his wife.
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#35
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"Misery" is my favorite James Caan movie. "Brian's Song" was also pretty darn good for a tv movie. RIP
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#38
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*lose
#39
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I did like the movie, at least it was OK, but Caan's performance was awesome, really intense. I also liked him as the villain in North Star with Christopher Lambert.
#40
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I enjoyed the Delines on Las Vegas. Cheryl Ladd was only a recurring guest star, but she had good chemistry as Caan’s wife.
#41
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#42
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Damn, I wish I could watch Las Vegas anywhere right now.
#43
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Yeah Las Vegas isn’t on any streaming service. Not even Peacock.
#44
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Well, that is certainly terrible news. Big fan of Las Vegas as well. Luckily I own all the seasons on DVD, so I can at least watch it in SD.
#45
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I also own the series DVD. Might watch a few episodes tomorrow.
But it is odd it's not on Peacock. Maybe it has something to do with music rights, not just the opening title (which uses an alternate lame one for the DVD), but other hits featured?
But it is odd it's not on Peacock. Maybe it has something to do with music rights, not just the opening title (which uses an alternate lame one for the DVD), but other hits featured?
#46
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Re: James Caan dead at 82
RIP
This might have been his final TV interview
This might have been his final TV interview
#47
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Re: James Caan dead at 82
I remember the flashback scene in Godfather II and to me that is what I think of the most of Caan in the Godfather movies and it does not get as much notice as his big fight in the alley in Godfather I.
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Just saw Thief…Michael Mann’s first and it’s a doozy. Great performance by Caan. Great shots. And Tangerine Dream’s score was perfect. Finally a Mann baddie gets away! 
Have The Gambler set to go.

Have The Gambler set to go.
#49
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Re: James Caan dead at 82
I know it's cheesey but I have always loved this line from Eraser:
"John, I can't believe you nailed me with this cheap piece of mail-order shit!"
"John, I can't believe you nailed me with this cheap piece of mail-order shit!"



