Daniel Day-Lewis is Retiring
interesting. Has he done anything since Lincoln 5 or 6 years ago, anyway? Why would one formally retire if they make a movie every 5+ years?
I am getting a feeling he may be ill but I hope I am wrong about that.
He only does movies every 5 or so years. He puts a lot of work in them and they take a lot from him. Also he prefers to spend his time with his family the only time he's ever seen out is while promoting movies.
conandrob240 said:
interesting. Has he done anything since Lincoln 5 or 6 years ago, anyway? Why would one formally retire if they make a movie every 5+ years?
I am getting a feeling he may be ill but I hope I am wrong about that.
When I saw Lincoln, I clapped at the end of the movie. Yes, I was that person. An Oscar has never been more deserved than DDL in Lincoln.
DottyParker said:
No other actor has had a greater impact upon me than DDL. He was the one actor whose films I made an effort to see in the theater. In "The Gangs of New York" he so startled me that I gasped out loud in the theater. In "There Will Be Blood," he grabbed my collar with both fists and pulled me out of my seat. In "Lincoln," Daniel Day-Lewis *was* Lincoln.
rollingstone.com: Why Daniel Day-Lewis' Retirement is a Major Loss to the Movies
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I understand. But if you're a person who does movies every 5 or 6 years anyway, why bother "announcing" a retirement when you just made one? Actually, why retire at all, just space them out more. I think there's more to this.
ElizMcCord said:
He only does movies every 5 or so years. He puts a lot of work in them and they take a lot from him. Also he prefers to spend his time with his family the only time he's ever seen out is while promoting movies.
conandrob240 said:
interesting. Has he done anything since Lincoln 5 or 6 years ago, anyway? Why would one formally retire if they make a movie every 5+ years?
I am getting a feeling he may be ill but I hope I am wrong about that.
It certainly gives the forthcoming film a lot of free press and perceived cache...
conandrob240 said:
I think there's more to this.
What most impressed me about DDL was not any particular role, but when he came onto the scene in the mid-80s, he played two very different characters in two films, and was excellent in each - My Beautiful Laundrette and A Room with a View. I don't think I realized it was the same actor until I read about him or someone mentioned it.
Maybe he'll take on directing jobs that will task him less than acting. Or writing who knows? In any case I'm thrilled for him. Easily among the best actors of his generation.
He might go back to cobbling.
ElizMcCord said:
Maybe he'll take on directing jobs that will task him less than acting. Or writing who knows? In any case I'm thrilled for him. Easily among the best actors of his generation.
Like many of you, I've had my share of celebrity sightings, but spotting DDL was memorable. It was in Washington Square Park, on a late Friday afternoon I think, about this time of year, maybe 5 or 6 years ago. I was kind of people watching, and everyone there is kind of interesting. All of a sudden this guy appears. Very tall, very erect posture. An odd combination of things - very tan (unusual for this time of year), short blondish hair, tattoos wrapped around both arms just under his short sleeves, and jeans and boots that just were kind of unusual, more 70s than today, yet this kind of elegant gait. And carrying a violin case. Took me a few seconds to realize it was him. And unlike a lot of celebrities who kind of have that dazed look, or looking towards the ground, hoping not to the be bothered, he seemed to be looking around as he walked, enjoying seeing people out on a nice day.
why would you be "thrilled" for him? To me, it's a complete waste of talent to "retire" from a job that you work every 5 years. It seems silly.
Free press might be the "bingo" answer here. Create some hype.
Omg the man is 60 years old. Maybe he just wants to relax and enjoy the rest of his life he's 60. Or maybe he has other more interesting things going on. Have you seen his work? Read what it takes from him physically, mentally emotionally to do a role? He doesn't just pick up a script and show up. It consumes him totally and completely. I understand why he only ever comes out every 5 years. Why wouldn't I be thrilled? He's brought us exceptional work over the years. I'm happy he's moving on and at the top of his game no less. Waste of talent? That's unfair. And free press? He doesn't need free press. DDL is sought after for years at a time. The press writes itself.
conandrob240 said:
why would you be "thrilled" for him? To me, it's a complete waste of talent to "retire" from a job that you work every 5 years. It seems silly.
Free press might be the "bingo" answer here. Create some hype.
it makes no sense to me that a fan this passionate would be excited even thrilled to see the career end. He's not shoveling dirt so celebrating him not working anymore seems silly.
If you ask me, it seems the ultimate celebrity self-indulgence to announce you will "retire" from something you do so infrequently anyway.
No mention of "My Left foot"? That was a great one.
He was a great actor but have to agree that a "retirement" announcement from an actor, or any performer, is an odd overblown thing and as we've seen with others, often rescinded. If he sees a script he likes next year, he'll do another movie. If his investments go bad and he needs money, he'll do another movie. It's not a job.
No other actor has had a greater impact upon me than DDL. He was the one actor whose films I made an effort to see in the theater. In "The Gangs of New York" he so startled me that I gasped out loud in the theater. In "There Will Be Blood," he grabbed my collar with both fists and pulled me out of my seat. In "Lincoln," Daniel Day-Lewis *was* Lincoln.
rollingstone.com: Why Daniel Day-Lewis' Retirement is a Major Loss to the Movies
http://www.rollingstone.com/mo...