Sidney Poitier...Overrated?

Nacho Vidal · Post by **Nacho Vidal** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:52 am

I think so.

Tell me why I'm wrong.

Trademark · Post by **Trademark** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:30 am

Raisin in the Sun...

Andvil · Post by **Andvil** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:47 am

first, I say, you tell us why you think he is.

inevitably, my response will be "hell no"

Seiko Flossberg · Post by **Seiko Flossberg** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:05 am

Check the resume...

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001627/

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:36 am

totally dude, Guess Who >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Guess Who's coming to dinner

Ashton 4 LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

eeeeeh, sarcasm is what's overrated, not Sidney Poitier

Nacho Vidal · Post by **Nacho Vidal** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:19 pm

Andvil wrote:first, I say, you tell us why you think he is.

inevitably, my response will be "hell no"

1. None of those movies in his filmography at imdb.com strike me as memorable/noteworthy.

2. To Sir, With Love is up there with The Sound of Music as one of those extremely boring films that local TV shows on public holidays.

3. Name some modern classic movies that he's been a part of. I can't think of any.

Still, I didn't know he directed Ghost Dad. He gets props for that.

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:24 pm

Nacho Vidal wrote:
Andvil wrote:first, I say, you tell us why you think he is.

inevitably, my response will be "hell no"
1. None of those movies in his filmography at imdb.com strike me as memorable/noteworthy.

2. To Sir, With Love is up there with The Sound of Music as one of those extremely boring films that local TV shows on public holidays.

3. Name some modern classic movies that he's been a part of. I can't think of any.

Still, I didn't know he directed Ghost Dad. He gets props for that.

move over Icecikle, your throne is being usurped

Sankofa · Post by **Sankofa** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:48 pm

drizzle wrote:usurped

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:54 pm

Sankofa wrote:
drizzle wrote:usurped

SAT WORDZ FO' LIFE

Gregg Popabitch1 · Post by **Gregg Popabitch1** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:07 pm

Gregg Popabitch1 · Post by **Gregg Popabitch1** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:07 pm

Sankofa · Post by **Sankofa** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:12 pm

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:17 pm

thread is spinning out of control like Sidney Poitier's thuglife in Blackboard jungle

Tariq's Dilemma · Post by **Tariq's Dilemma** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:56 pm

In the Heat of the Night.

Lock thread.

FreshShabazz · Post by **FreshShabazz** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:47 pm

Nacho Vidal wrote: Name some modern classic

"Dude, Buster Keaton ain't all that what has he done since 1990? Not a damn thing!"

You're a clown.

Positive A · Post by **Positive A** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:14 pm

Tariq's Dilemma wrote:In the Heat of the Night.

Lock thread.

For real. Why did it take so long for this to be posted?

Rachel Hobozal · Post by **Rachel Hobozal** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:51 pm

FreshShabazz wrote:
Nacho Vidal wrote: Name some modern classic
"Dude, Buster Keaton ain't all that what has he done since 1990? Not a damn thing!"

Funniest Shabazz post in awhile. Good work.

Nacho Vidal · Post by **Nacho Vidal** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:08 pm

FreshShabazz wrote:
Nacho Vidal wrote: Name some modern classic
"Dude, Buster Keaton ain't all that what has he done since 1990? Not a damn thing!"

You're a clown.

Good one, Benny Boom.

But who the hell is Buster Keaton? Batman's dad?

All I'm saying is that Poitier is considered by many to be one of the greatest actors ever and yet there's only one movie of his that I ever hear about (To Sir, With Love)...and even that is boring at best.

Here's what....recommend 5 of his best flicks to me and I'll check them.

I'd genuinely like to understand why you think he's more than the token house-nigger of 70's cinema.

Andvil · Post by **Andvil** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:02 pm

Nacho Vidal wrote:But who the hell is Buster Keaton? Batman's dad?

CREDIT VANQUISHED

TOPIC VOIDED

RECALL ALL POSTS IN THREAD, PREPARE FOR LOCKDOWN

but seriously.
watch
In the Heat of the Night
Blackboard Jungle
The Defiant Ones
Porgy and Bess
To Sir, With Love
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Uptown Saturday Night
Sneakers

the brow · Post by **the brow** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:23 pm

If you want a real classic, peep Shoot to Kill with the god Clancy Brown.

Kalel · Post by **Kalel** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 12:21 am

Nacho Vidal wrote:
FreshShabazz wrote:
Nacho Vidal wrote: Name some modern classic
"Dude, Buster Keaton ain't all that what has he done since 1990? Not a damn thing!"

You're a clown.

Good one, Benny Boom.

But who the hell is Buster Keaton? Batman's dad?

All I'm saying is that Poitier is considered by many to be one of the greatest actors ever and yet there's only one movie of his that I ever hear about (To Sir, With Love)...and even that is boring at best.

Here's what....recommend 5 of his best flicks to me and I'll check them.

I'd genuinely like to understand why you think he's more than the token house-nigger of 70's cinema.

A lot of times great actors aren't always considered great by their filmography alone...

cascarrabias · Post by **cascarrabias** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 12:32 am

THEY CALL YOU MR. DUMB ASS

FreshShabazz · Post by **FreshShabazz** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 3:59 am

cascarrabias wrote:THEY CALL YOU MR. DUMB ASS

LOL... simple yet hilarious.

dudley dawson · Post by **dudley dawson** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:21 pm

you cant mention uptown saturday night without mentioning let's do it again.
the bearded coz is my personal GOAT.

cynosure · Post by **cynosure** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:55 pm

Trademark wrote:Raisin in the Sun...

Galvatron78 · Post by **Galvatron78** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:06 pm

Willie B wrote:you cant mention uptown saturday night without mentioning let's do it again

and Raisin in the Sun is wonderful.