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KEVIN COSTNER

Oznell — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:15:32 GMT

Just saw the video of Kevin Costner introducing an award for, I believe, "Best Achievement in Direction" or

something like that, at the Oscars.

I would have missed it if some kind soul at the TCM message boards hadn't posted it, since I don't watch the Oscars. Gosh, Kevin was riveting.

He told of being a little 7 year old, seeing his first "adult" (in the best sense) movie, "How the West Was Won". It was 60 years ago, in a fancy cinema, with sweeping curtains, and there was an intermission, during which the score kept playing. His seven year old self was swept off his feet, and a life-long love of film was born then (I'm guessing).

It was such a soulful reminiscence, told with economy but filled with latent passion. Made me think of that tribute he did at Whitney Houston's funeral, where he told of their "Bodyguard" rapport, and started talking about his childhood in a Baptist church that was another uniting experience they shared. You wanted him to keep going, keep creating those vivid moments.

A master story-teller, with so much underlying emotion.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:21:52 GMT

Didn't watch the Oscars but, IMO, KC is a much underrated actor. No Way Out, Tin Cup, Bull Durham are just a few of his movies that come to mind that I very much enjoy.

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just bee — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:27:50 GMT

@Oznell

I had a feeling you would appreciate his speech. I commented on it -- on another forum. Here's a snippet:

... But there was a time you knew you were watching the Academy Awards. For three plus hours many of the nominees at least pretended they had some class and delivered memorable speeches about their craft and those who made their awards possible.

Kevin's pre-award-handing-over monologue captured a little bit of the old magic. Delivery could have been better but I'll give him points for content. He described a different time. A better time. When a little kid could go -- by himself -- to the neighborhood movie theater -- a palace with a curtain that opened when the film began -- and afford to see a big Hollywood western that ran as long as many of these awards shows and even had an intermission with music. And you didn't leave your seat. And when it was over you were changed. For the better.

So much so that you remember the experience and how it made you feel sixty years later.

The Academy Awards has lost that. Hollywood has lost that. We have lost that.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:30:46 GMT

@kaydee50 I LOVE "Dances With Wolves" and watch it every time it's shown.

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Janey2 — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:32:11 GMT

he has been a favorite of mine since I first saw him in The Untouchables.

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skatting44 — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:32:12 GMT

Quoted from article in Country living "

Kevin had the honor of presenting the award for Best Director to Jane Campion for Power of the Dog. He began by talking for nearly 3 minutes about what movies mean to him:

" You know, about a half-mile from here, I saw my first full-length adult movie. I know what you're thinking, but I was seven years old and I was away from my parents and wanted to have some fun. It was a cowboy movie called How the West Was Won. And what I witnessed that afternoon in the Cinerama Dome was perfect. The curtain, when we still had them, opened to a film almost 4 hours long. It had an intermission where the score continued, subtly signaling at one point that the second half was about to start. I don't know where everyone went, but I wasn't going to move an inch. I decided that I would not give up my magic seat. I was determined that I would not miss a minute. And as I sat in that dark that afternoon 60 years ago, all I really knew was that I was in careful hands. Little did I know that three directors would be responsible for that epic moment in my life. They fired my imagination, and they captured my heart. That's what can happen when you direct a movie. You can change a mind. You can change the trajectory of a life, of a career. You can capture a heart. But you can't do it alone. And directors, tonight's directors all know the possibilities. They know what's at stake. It's why they give their precious time. It's why they choose to fight through the long days, and the longer nights, and the endless questions, and the inevitable second guessing that comes from those who would do it differently if given half a chance. These five directors have all managed to stay the course. They have all held the line and masterfully given us the gift of a single vision, and for that we honor them. "

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Thats Me — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:39:04 GMT

And Field of Dreams! Wonderful movie!

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Etoile308 — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:45:47 GMT

He's one of those actors that has popped into my mind while reading a book, and I'll think, boy Kevin Costner would be perfect in this role if it's ever made into a movie.

To me, he was one of the few highlights of the night.

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just bee — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:47:04 GMT

Like Jimmy Stewart, Costner is pleasant. Or have I missed the scandals and bad behavior?

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:50:51 GMT

@Janey2 I love that and have watched it at least 5 times.

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spiderw — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:02:32 GMT

Kevin Costner won me over after seeing Field of Dreams, one of the best baseball movies.

I also started going to the movies at a very young age. I stayed at my aunt's many weekends and she always took me to a movie , this was in the fifties. When I was a teenager I went with my friends almost every Saturday. I can appreciate what Kevin said in his speech. There were two beautiful movie theaters in the city I lived at. They still stand. There were plush rugs throughout, beautiful ornate work, comfortable velvet seats, one had a ceiling with stars twinkling on it. These theaters were so elegant and similar to how you felt at Radio City Music Hall.

Going to the movies was an experience and the bon bons delicious, the seats filled and excitement in the air.

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just bee — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:09:23 GMT

@spiderw wrote:
Kevin Costner won me over after seeing Field of Dreams, one of the best baseball movies.

I also started going to the movies at a very young age. I stayed at my aunt's many weekends and she always took me to a movie , this was in the fifties. When I was a teenager I went with my friends almost every Saturday. I can appreciate what Kevin said in his speech. There were two beautiful movie theaters in the city I lived at. They still stand. There were plush rugs throughout, beautiful ornate work, comfortable velvet seats, one had a ceiling with stars twinkling on it. These theaters were so elegant and similar to how you felt at Radio City Music Hall.

Going to the movies was an experience and the bon bons delicious, the seats filled and excitement in the air.

@spiderw

Exactly.

How fortunate that those movie palaces are still standing. I saw my favorites demolished.

Tragic.

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10sluvr — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:17:29 GMT

you should watch Silverado. He was so young and the movie has so many good actor, that were just starting out. Linda Hunt, BrianDenahny, Kevin Kostner, Danny Glover, etc.

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just bee — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:28:09 GMT

@10sluvr wrote:
you should watch Silverado. He was so young and the movie has so many good actor, that were just starting out. Linda Hunt, BrianDenahny, Kevin Kostner, Danny Glover, etc.

@10sluvr

I should probably watch it again. I've been trying to catch all the westerns filmed in New Mexico.

Long history of westerns filmed in this state...

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Leeny — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:30:15 GMT

Kevin Costner and I have something in common. How The West Was Won was my first "adult" movie also. I was 10 years old and we went to the Cinema in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I have never forgotten that movie. During intermission my mom and dad purchased the book for me and I still have it.

Kevin Costner, when I think of him now I will think of this movie.

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just bee — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:34:42 GMT

@Leeny wrote:
Kevin Costner and I have something in common. How The West Was Won was my first "adult" movie also. I was 10 years old and we went to the Cinema in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I have never forgotten that movie. During intermission my mom and dad purchased the book for me and I still have it.
Kevin Costner, when I think of him now I will think of this movie.

@Leeny

See? That's exactly the feeling he captured. Many of us have those memories.

And now, after the pandemic, so many of our theaters here have closed -- permanently.

It's just different now.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:39:03 GMT

Dances with Wolves may be my all-time favorite movie. It is spectacular. Conversely, Costner's 1997, movie Message in a Bottle, which had a stellar cast, was one of the worst I've ever seen. I saw it with a friend; had I been alone, I would have walked out which I've never done with any movie. It got terrible reviews. You just never know....

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Leeny — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:39:13 GMT

@just bee

Most of our theaters are gone too. The two downtown are still standing, but one shows reruns of not so old movies and the other one isn't running anything. It's sad to see them stand idle so to speak. Going to a "show" was a big deal back in the day. My best friend and I hardly ever missed going to a Saturday matinee. This day and age we wouldn't be able to afford it.

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bmorechick — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:42:51 GMT

While I absolutely love him as an actor, he doesn't even have to open his mouth ha! All he's gotta do is stand there and look pretty...To me, he is so s**y.

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SharkE — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:44:19 GMT

'Mr. Brooks'

SCARY !!!!