Paul Newman, R.I.P.

Michael Balter 9/27/2008 12:17:00 PM Culture
This was the only clip I could find of my favorite Paul Newman movie, "The Long Hot Summer." The chemistry with Joanne Woodward was incredible.



My blogger friend Marc Cooper features his own tribute with more clips and links, and emphasizes--as I should have above--Newman's progressive politics.
Michael Balter

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I have been a working journalist for more than 40 years, beginning in Los Angeles as an investigative reporter and then in Paris as a travel, food, and science writer. For more than 20 years I have covered anthropology and archaeology writer for Science, Audubon, Scientific American, SAPIENS, and other publications. I have also covered sexual misconduct for The Verge, Scientific American, and others; I write about mental health, especially schizophrenia; and I engage in occasional media criticism. I returned to the USA in October 2017 after 30 years in Paris, and now live in the New York City area, where I currently teach journalism at City College of New York (I previously taught journalism at Boston University and New York University.) For more about me and what I do, copies of my articles, information about my book, and other goodies, please visit MY WEB SITE

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Anne Gilbert said…
Around my house, Paul Newman was an absolute fixture, so I saw a lot of his movies. His passing leaves me in a state of shock.
Anne G
September 27, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Anonymous said…
it's hard not to admire Paul Newman for putting his money to work in such productive ways, such as his Newman's Own line--high quality stuff and the proceeds go to good causes... very smart.
October 17, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Michael Balter said…
Thanks, movie fan, and agreed: His is the only salad dressing I ever buy.
October 17, 2008 at 6:17 AM
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