The Poojer Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/actor-philip-seymour-hoffman-dead-apparent-overdose/story?id=22335771&singlePage=true needle still in arm...allegedly http://nypost.com/2014/02/02/philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead-in-his-apartment/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Wow. NY Post reporting that cops said he died with a needle still in his arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Holy crap! Wow - I can't believe this.....................He was so good and at the top of his profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That scene in Doubt where Meryl Streep and PSH were verbally sparing in her office for like 5 minutes was like a Frazier-Ali of heavyweight actors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 RIP, Mr. Hoffman. One of the greats, gone too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Oh, no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 As someone who went to Fairport High (graduated a couple years after PSH) and still lives in the community, this sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sorry but you all know me so I have to say it.......dumbass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sorry but you all know me so I have to say it.......dumbass. agreed brother..sucks to be addicted, but having quit a few myself sympathy is fairly low here. Having said that, he did a wonderful job portraying a gambling addiction in Owning Mahowney...great little movie about a gambling jag that just can not be satiated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) agreed brother..sucks to be addicted, but having quit a few myself sympathy is fairly low here. Having said that, he did a wonderful job portraying a gambling addiction in Owning Mahowney...great little movie about a gambling jag that just can not be satiated. Well it's easy for me to say what I said because as most of you know I don't watch movies. Since the news came out I've seen his picture and what he's done and I'm actually intrigued to see Capote. In Cold Blood is one of my favorite books. I read that the movie covered Capote's life during the time he wrote it. If I love the book would the movie be worth seeing? And yes, I'm asking for advice so !@#$ y'all. Edited February 2, 2014 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sad? No, irrelevant. He partied himself to death. Let's be sad for those that deserve it. http://icasualties.org/OEF/Fatalities.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Sorry but you all know me so I have to say it.......dumbass. He was clean for 23 years..............Meanwhile, you drink your face off and think that you're better than him..........None of us are. Sad? No, irrelevant. He partied himself to death. Let's be sad for those that deserve it. http://icasualties.o...Fatalities.aspx Yeah, the greatest actor of his generation is irrelevant.............WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 He was clean for 23 years..............Meanwhile, you drink your face off and think that you're better than him..........None of us are. I don't think... wait, I know... I'm not any better than him. But if I died from drinking too much, it certainly wouldn't be front page news. In fact, people would say "what a stupid drunk." But since he was good at make-believe, people will profess how sad they are. Google any of the names killed in Afghanistan in link, and the only news stories you'll find will be from their local hometown paper. THOSE men and women are indeed better than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Well it's easy for me to say what I said because as most of you know I don't watch movies. Since the news came out I've seen his picture and what he's done and I'm actually intrigued to see Capote. In Cold Blood is one of my favorite books. I read that the movie covered Capote's life during the time he wrote it. If I love the book would the movie be worth seeing? And yes, I'm asking for advice so !@#$ y'all. Didn't see it...so no help there. Owning mahowney is a true story bout a Canadian banker and his gambling addiction and embezzament of millions of dollars in late 70's, early 80s ....really good movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't think... wait, I know... I'm not any better than him. But if I died from drinking too much, it certainly wouldn't be front page news. In fact, people would say "what a stupid drunk." But since he was good at make-believe, people will profess how sad they are. Google any of the names killed in Afghanistan in link, and the only news stories you'll find will be from their local hometown paper. THOSE men and women are indeed better than me. So we focus on the wrong things and the wrong people. That's kind of an obvious and ironic point on a football message board. And I don't think this is the time or place for the debate, in a RIP thread. Rest in peace! He was a great actor, and seemed like a good guy. What a tragedy to die so young. Already performing at such a high level, we all just had decades of solid performances taken away from us. I definitely identified with him, coming from a Rochester suburb, and being almost the same age as me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I don't think... wait, I know... I'm not any better than him. But if I died from drinking too much, it certainly wouldn't be front page news. In fact, people would say "what a stupid drunk." But since he was good at make-believe, people will profess how sad they are. Google any of the names killed in Afghanistan in link, and the only news stories you'll find will be from their local hometown paper. THOSE men and women are indeed better than me. Why must it be a comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 PSH was far from a dumbass, nor has anything to do with the enlisted. Obviously he was troubled. No reason to kick dirt on him. Almost Famous was amazing....Lester bangs role for him was awesome Lester Bangs: That's because we're uncool. And while women will always be a problem for us, most of the great art in the world is about that very same problem. Good-looking people don't have any spine. Their art never lasts. They get the girls, but we're smarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 i have to wonder what the hunger games franchise is going to do. Looked like he was set to have a huge role in the last two installments. One article I saw said they were in the middle of shooting for them, but they did not know how much he had already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Well it's easy for me to say what I said because as most of you know I don't watch movies. Since the news came out I've seen his picture and what he's done and I'm actually intrigued to see Capote. In Cold Blood is one of my favorite books. I read that the movie covered Capote's life during the time he wrote it. If I love the book would the movie be worth seeing? And yes, I'm asking for advice so !@#$ y'all. He was outstanding in Capote. Seeing the movie inspired me to read In Cold Blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Capote is well worth seeing, for his acting (the rest of the cast wasn't shabby either) and the writing. PSH went to my HS's rival and he was a year behind me. My best friend's older brother was PSH's English teacher and drama coach at Fairport and was still in touch with him. In fact, he came to NY to see him on Broadway last year and hung with him backstage after the show. Needless to say, my buddy's brother is devastated. (I found out about PSH's death via his old teacher's FB page.) From everything I'd seen and read he was a good guy. I remember seeing him do a local Rochester news interview by satellite the Thanksgiving Truman was out. He was a big star by then and didn't need to do the interview, but was humble and gracious throughout and really seemed to be getting a kick out of doing the local news he watched as a kid. I also saw recently that he'd had a relapse while filming a movie. The producers claimed he was now clean and sober and ready to continue filming since they'd given him a whole 7 to 10 days in rehab. I remember being worried for him at the time and thinking the producers were greedy SOB's who cared not one whit for him, so long as their movie got done on time and under budget. Wherever they are, I hope they feel suitably ashamed of themselves..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 He was clean for 23 years..............Meanwhile, you drink your face off and think that you're better than him..........None of us are. I do?? PSH was far from a dumbass, nor has anything to do with the enlisted. Obviously he was troubled. No reason to kick dirt on him. Almost Famous was amazing....Lester bangs role for him was awesome Lester Bangs: That's because we're uncool. And while women will always be a problem for us, most of the great art in the world is about that very same problem. Good-looking people don't have any spine. Their art never lasts. They get the girls, but we're smarter. I'm sorry man you die with a needle in your arm you are the epitome of dumbass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I saw In Cold Blood in the theatre when it first came out. Great, riveting movie. Didn't follow much of Capote's life, but he was a pisser. Never read the book, but it was a seminal psychological tome that made his career. Sorry for PSH's early demise. He was a decent actor. Too bad he slipped and denied us more of his work, and himself and loved ones - his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm sorry man you die with a needle in your arm you are the epitome of dumbass. Funny. I tend to think the person who shows up in an RIP thread to call the deceased a dumbass is actually more of a dumbass. Your point isn't without merit, just the timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 He was outstanding in Capote. Seeing the movie inspired me to read In Cold Blood. Agree. He channeled Truman Capote in that film. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Or, in the context of a long-time partner and their three children, one could call suicide a selfish act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I do?? That's the way you tell it. Or, in the context of a long-time partner and their three children, one could call suicide a selfish act. Would you say this is suicide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 That's the way you tell it. You believe I'm as boozer as you believe he was clean for 23 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Would you say this is suicide? I think that engaging in reckless behavior with deadly substances, while possibly in a state of emotional stress, falls within the definition of suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think he just wanted to check out before having to watch this pitiful game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think that engaging in reckless behavior with deadly substances, while possibly in a state of emotional stress, falls within the definition of suicide. Do you think riding a motorcycle is suicide? Smoking cigarettes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Do you think riding a motorcycle is suicide? Smoking cigarettes? Hell, yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Eating cheeseburgers? Putting a lot of salt on food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Eating cheeseburgers? Putting a lot of salt on food? Considering I do both, and openly admit I'm killing myself by doing so, do you really expect to win this argument with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Owning mahowney is a true story bout a Canadian banker and his gambling addiction and embezzament of millions of dollars in late 70's, early 80s ....really good movie That plain ordinary movie was fantastic simply because of his acting. The cold facial expressions as he did the only thing he that gave him satisfaction, gambling, was chilling. RIP. Edited February 3, 2014 by meazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 The headline in the Buffalo News on Sunday was actually about a rash of heroin deaths. I hadn't seen it until after I heard about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 That plain ordinary movie was fantastic simply because of his acting. The cold facial expressions as he did the only thing he that gave him satisfaction, gambling, was chilling. RIP. Very sad to hear of his passing. Owning Mahoney was my favorite movie of his and not just because he played a Canadian. Capote was amazing as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I'm sorry man you die with a needle in your arm you are the epitome of dumbass. Seriously? I hope you never have a loved one that has an addiction to heroin...what happened to him is something I have always feared for my son. I could go on and on but that statement is ignorant and insensitive on so many levels. Wow....just wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Agree Ng my girlfriends cousin has a littl meth thing going on and her whole family is trying to help and she's stonewalling them acting like she needs no help. Was a normal wife w 2 kids a year ago.....now is out doing who knows what looking all cracked out. Sad stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Wow. So sad, and whatca shame. Fairport High School (Rochester, NY) alum. I think his mom is a judge in Rochester. I was somewhat surprised when I heard Rochester mentioned. then to see him in the Hunger Games promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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