John Cazale is the right answer. Was in The Godfather 1 & 11, The Deer Hunter, The Conversation, and Dog Day Afternoon, was the love of Meryl Streep's life and died at 42. Hard to one up that run.
Everyone talks about The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, and rightfully so, but The Conversation is masterful. Maybe my favorite Gene Hackman performance. He’s often such a BIG character but his restraint here offers so much quiet vulnerability. Also, the score by David Shire is fantastic.
he’s an incredible actor. I haven’t seen a film of his that I didn’t like and most end up on my favourites list. I am slightly biased because I love him but he also just adds to the film in a way that I personally haven’t experienced/seen with other actors. he’s mesmerising. I’ll be so sad when he dies.
I met Erin (@RIOTGRRRL) and Jake (@SLOWDAZZLE) last year after I started using PI.FYI—we organized a meetup before a Jonathan Richman show and immediately clicked over our shared taste in music and similar sensibilities. We started hanging out a lot and had some great times together. I’ve also gotten to know many of their friends, who are all really cool. Erin and Jake started dating a couple of months after the three of us became friends, but our group chat still pops off. Their friendship has meant a lot to me, especially since moving to NYC in 2023, and I really appreciate having them in my life.
Come hang with some PI.FYI folks at Franklin Park in Crown Heights in Brooklyn on 7/19 @ 6:30. riotgrrrl and slowdazzle will be there too! Link is the Partiful invited!
