"Cannonball" star Deluise dead. Captain Chaos fans mourn
by Donny Rivette on May 5, 2009 4:24 PM EDT
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A bit off topic, but it's my site. I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dom Deluise, whose crowning cinematic achievement was the role of Victor Prinzi in the finest motion picture of the past thirty years: the incomparable Cannonball Run.
I know this movie backwards and forwards; the lines, the characters' expressions, heck - the lighting.
For evidence of his singular comedic ability, one simply requires a viewing of his performances during the "ambulance pulled over in New Jersey" and "don't you ever tell me where you found him" scenes.
Or better yet, any occassion where he refers to "Him".
The best epitaph is probably this hilarious YouTube video of the end credits from the first Cannonball film. His presence speaks for itself.
A great movie. We'll miss ya, Chaos.
Now: can we get some news out of Sunrise, please? We used to cover hockey at one point...
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I’m home sick today, and debated putting a little tribute on the Banter, but I figured that it would mostly be met with replies of “who?”
“Hot Stuff” one of the funniest movies most people have never seen. Dom, Jerry Reed, and Suzanne Pleshette play Miami cops who take over a fencing operation.
And I’ve already watched “History of the World Part One” today in tribute to Dom.
Plus, my readers are going to get a healthy dose of “off topic” this weekend, when Star Trek comes out.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on May 5, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions
Jim, you have no idea re: Trek. I’m ALL over it. Got tickets for Thursday’s Imax and another showing Friday. Been waiting twenty years for that one.
“Hot Stuff” was great but way underappreciated (and it took place in Miami!).
“Cannonball” is the pinnacle.
by Donny Rivette on May 5, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds like you are an original Trek fan like me. I never really got into the TNG series, but I did see all the TNG movies in the theaters, although only First Contact was worth it. The last two movies were abysmal. Being a fan of JJ Abrams, I have high hopes for this movie.
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on May 5, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Your sentiments are mirrored. I’ve been following the development of this one since the beginning, three years ago. Gonna be bittersweet when the anticipation turns to a darkened theater.
by Donny Rivette on May 5, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
the Bio Channel is running Trek related shows all day, good stuff
the cast of the new movie is signed for 3 movies, that’s a good sign
I will probably be at an early show on Saturday to see the movie, due to babysitting scheduling. If not for the two days sick I’ve taken this week, I had toyed with the idea of taking off early on Friday and going to a matinee by myself
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on May 5, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you’ll agree…it’s so freaking cool that there is a genuine buzz around this movie.
Took three decades, but are we finally getting our due time?
by Donny Rivette on May 5, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
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