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Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - Kenji - 07-23-2006
webby Wrote:Christopher Walken might be a little too old. What about Val Kilmer? He was great as Doc Holliday, complete with Southern accent, in the movie Tombstone. Have you ever seen that one?
Yeah, I saw Tombstone. Val Kilmer is not bad.
Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - webby - 07-24-2006
luthie2 Wrote:I recently purchased all of the Pendergast novels, largely due to the fact that so many people from this forum seem to love them. I devoured the books - couldn't put them down. I can't wait for more Pendergast.
Did the talked about "Book of the Dead discussion" ever take place?
-Luthie
You know, I don't think anybody ever started that one. Go for it!
Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - Bluesman Mike Lindner - 07-24-2006
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the books--Agent Pendergast is a great character. But somehow--not quite sure why--something is lacking. Maybe I'm comparing Pendergast with Jack. Jack's backstory and internal struggles are rich and deep--I know the hombre! Bought him a brew at Julio's once. But I just don't identify with Pendergast that way. He's not as well-drawn a character, to my reading.
Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - jacobm - 07-24-2006
Kenji Wrote:But who could play perfectly Pendergast? I thought Christopher Walken would be good.
I always pictured David Hyde Pierce, Frasier's brother Niles
Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - Maggers - 07-24-2006
jacobm Wrote:I always pictured David Hyde Pierce, Frasier's brother Niles
Me, too. Though I always expect DHP him to be funny.
Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - Terry Willacker - 07-25-2006
David Hyde Pierce as Pendergast? Noooo!
I don't think I have pictured any actor, but I think John Caradine or Vincent Price or even Jack Palance would be closer. Maybe, Robert Mitchum or Gregory Peck.
Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - jacobm - 07-25-2006
Terry Willacker Wrote:David Hyde Pierce as Pendergast? Noooo!
I don't think I have pictured any actor, but I think John Caradine or Vincent Price or even Jack Palance would be closer. Maybe, Robert Mitchum or Gregory Peck.
I did not imply that DHP should play Pendergast, just that I always seem to picture him when reading the books. I think it is more to do with mannerisms and culture than with physical appearance. Although the pale skin and light hair does fit, maybe thats where I got it from.
Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - Maggers - 07-25-2006
Terry Willacker Wrote:David Hyde Pierce as Pendergast? Noooo!
I don't think I have pictured any actor, but I think John Caradine or Vincent Price or even Jack Palance would be closer. Maybe, Robert Mitchum or Gregory Peck.
Sorry, Terry, while I usually agree with you, I have to disagree with each one of those. Especially Mitchum and Peck. Pendergast is patrician and very light in his coloring, nearly albino, except for his eyes. He's tall and thin. I don't see him as any of those dark actors who are much more macho than I see Pendergast as being.
Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - ccosborne3 - 07-25-2006
Maggers Wrote:Sorry, Terry, while I usually agree with you, I have to disagree with each one of those. Especially Mitchum and Peck. Pendergast is patrician and very light in his coloring, nearly albino, except for his eyes. He's tall and thin. I don't see him as any of those dark actors who are much more macho than I see Pendergast as being.
Two words, Stanley Tucci. I will now leave and try to solve the rest of the boards problems.
Anyone read the Preston-Childs novels? - Bluesman Mike Lindner - 07-25-2006
ccosborne3 Wrote:Two words, Stanley Tucci. I will now leave and try to solve the rest of the boards problems.
You've got your work cut out for you.:eek: