Five Favourite Films with Bill Pullman
Summary
Few can forget Bill Pullman's rousing speech as the US president in Independence Day, but it's only one of a long string of vast and diverse roles that have seen him cast as romantic lead, action hero, comedy star and dark villain. In more than twenty years of screen acting he's defined himself as a hard-working, engaging talent. Of his five favourite films, Pullman says his choices depend on mood and context. "I always feel like there are a lot of different types of favourites," he tells RT. "there are some that I look to for interesting things, some that I look to for acting things, others that I watch again and a again. I don't know if this is in any sort of order!" Back to Article
Few can forget Bill Pullman's rousing speech as the US president in Independence Day, but it's only one of a long string of vast and diverse roles that have seen him cast as romantic lead, action hero, comedy star and dark villain. In more than twenty years of screen acting he's defined himself as a hard-working, engaging talent. Of his five favourite films, Pullman says his choices depend on mood and context. "I always feel like there are a lot of different types of favourites," he tells RT. "there are some that I look to for interesting things, some that I look to for acting things, others that I watch again and a again. I don't know if this is in any sort of order!" Back to Article
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on Mar 03 2009 07:54 AM Questionable father figures in every one, at least this list reflects Pullman's career. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 03 2009 08:33 AM Good list, its different for once. I haven't seen Pullman in a while which is a shame since he is a good actor. I think the last thing I saw him in was You Kill Me which was pretty good. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 03 2009 08:49 AM I think the last movie I saw with him in it was David Lynch's superb film Lost Highway. Nothing will beat Spaceballs though. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 03 2009 09:06 AM In reply to this comment (#2352107) I agree on nothing beating Spaceballs 100%. It's by far the funniest movie ever. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 03 2009 10:15 AM I recently rewatched Spaceballs after years of remembering it as one of the funniest films ever made. It sucked, it aged badly and I'm pretty sure once one is mature enough, it just isn't funny at all any more. Just like all Mel Brooks films. ID4 stopped being a good scifi film for me when the Prez did his über-patriotic speech, talking to all Americans like it was the only country in the world. Again. I liked Bill Pullman in Arachnophobia. His versatility is commendable but he's not that great. A Jack-of-all-trades I suppose. Knows a lot but not really that good at anything. Meh. His movie choices are very different though. No Godfather??? FINALLY! (Reply to this) |
on Mar 03 2009 10:22 AM I loved him in Ruthless People. Not all Mel Brooks movies age poorly. I still think Blazzing Saddles will always be a classic (as long as it isn't an edited version). Movies like that can't even be made in this PC world. Don't forget that Mel has reinvented his own stuff for Broadway. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 03 2009 11:04 AM We need Lawrence of Arabia on Blu-Ray, like yesterday! (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 03 2009 11:25 AM Bill Pullman wasn't in Arachnophobia (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 03 2009 11:58 AM In reply to this comment (#2352354) Warners I think is suppose to release that on Blu along with Gone Withe the Wind and Wizard of Oz this year. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 03 2009 12:35 PM Lost Highway, Accidental Tourist, Igby Goes Down and Spaceballs all contained great and varied performances. I always feel he isn't given the props he deserves. Interesting list in that I have only seen two of them. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 03 2009 03:55 PM holy bleep!!! no godfather you must be joking that someone wouldnt have it on their list ( sarcasm ) (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 03 2009 04:58 PM Bill pullman is quite versatile. Nobody has mentioned Zero Effect though. what a shame, good flick. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 03 2009 05:56 PM Yeah! Zabriskie Point! Bill just gained some points with me...and I know that makes him happy because I'm a great guy. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 03 2009 06:02 PM wow! what kinda list??? larry arabia, of course. scenes from a marriage, nothing could suck worse. does pullman have a drinking problem? weirdest list ever.....by far (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 03 2009 06:51 PM Bill Pullman? lol. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 03 2009 08:05 PM I'v never liked him as an actor, but it's a decent list. At least he's not naming obvious films like Bruckheimer did. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 03 2009 09:28 PM Casper and Independence day nuff said (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 03 2009 10:05 PM Ladies and gentleman, the star of Lake Placid! Bill Pullman rocks. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 04 2009 05:50 AM I agree with the comments about Spaceballs. I used to be convinced it was the funniest thing until I saw it again as an adult in the 00s. Oh, those simple days of youth... 'Zero Effect' was a good movie, it was just so under the radar. I don't remember even hearing about it until I saw it on the shelf at the video store. I also loved him in 'The Serpent and the Rainbow'. Oh, also 'Twister'! (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 04 2009 05:51 AM In reply to this comment (#2352414) Hahaha you're right. it was Jeff Daniels. For some reason I always get them confused. But I prefer Jeff Daniels. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 04 2009 07:03 PM loved you in Near Dark...wait a minute that's Bill Paxton. Seriously though is there anyone in Hollywood who's confused more often for someone else? (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 04 2009 07:06 PM Oh and in defense of the Independence Day speech, the movie was called Independence Day, Released on the 4th of July and he was the President of the United States, so I think a little unadulterated patriotism was to be expected. (Reply to this) |
on Mar 07 2009 09:39 AM Pullman's a Bergman fan?! And it isn't "Wild Strawberries" or "the Seventh Seal"? Okay, this guy is officially badass in my book. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 15 2009 05:24 PM In reply to this comment (#2353697) bill pullmen wasnt in twiaster.twas bill paxton i believe (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 15 2009 11:29 PM Serpent and the Rainbow...period. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 19 2009 02:42 PM bill paxton is in twister, not pullman. its ok. i used to make that mistake all the time. (Reply to this) |
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on Mar 24 2009 06:01 PM Girls who like him be attention. I have seen his photo on a celebrity and millio nair e d at ing si te named"W e a l t h y S i n g l e . N e t. ". Seems he is a certified millionaire there. (Reply to this) |
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on Oct 28 2009 08:41 PM Good list Lawrence of Arabia really is a awesome film. To bad Bill pullman has no acting range (Reply to this) |
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