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Dead at 73. Loved him in The Right Stuff and many other things
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Shepard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Shepard
Remembering Sam Shepard: Legendary Actor and Playwright
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The thread discusses the legacy of Sam Shepard, focusing on his contributions as an actor and playwright. Participants share their favorite works and personal reflections on his impact in film and theater.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express admiration for Sam Shepard's role in "The Right Stuff," highlighting memorable quotes and scenes.
- Others note his accomplishments as a playwright, mentioning his Obie awards and Pulitzer Prize for "Buried Child."
- A participant reflects on the metaphors and themes present in "The Right Stuff," indicating its significance as a favorite film.
- Several participants share their emotional responses to his passing, emphasizing that he will be missed.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the significance of Sam Shepard's work and express a shared sense of loss regarding his passing. There is no disagreement noted in the appreciation of his contributions.
Contextual Notes
Some statements about his awards and achievements rely on external sources, such as Wikipedia, and may not encompass the entirety of his career.
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"Is that a man?"phinds said:
"You damn right it is!"
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Or, as Dennis Quaid said in the movie when asked who was the best pilot he'd ever known, "Well, there was this one fellow. He had the right stuff." Shepard did a terrific Yeager.
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Yeah, great set of scenes and segues. Lots of metaphors. The Right Stuff is one of my favorite movies -- I've probably watched it a couple dozen times over the years.phinds said:
RIP, Sam.
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Same here!berkeman said:
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It's also worth pointing out that (as described in the Wikipedia article about him) that Sam Shepard also earned renown as an accomplished writer and playwright long before he became known as an actor -- he won 6 Obie awards as a playwright between the years of 1966 and 1968, and won a Pulitzer Prize for his play Buried Child (1978), and even starred in his own play, Fool for Love, directed by the late Robert Altman.
He will definitely be missed. RIP.
He will definitely be missed. RIP.
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