I have always been in love with Steve Martin. Goofy and suave, he collects art and writes clever books that make me cry. I've also had longstanding affection for Charles Grodin, ever since I saw the miniseries Fresno in the 80s (I could devote a whole post to Fresno, since it also starred Dabney Coleman, Teri Garr, Bill Paxton, and Carol Burnett...but I digress). He is beyond a straight man, so droll and cuddly. So imagine my surprise when I flipped on the TV and saw the two of them, sitting on a park bench! How did it escape my notice that they were both in the same film? Okay, so The Lonely Guy isn't very good: it's schticky, a little morose, mostly unfunny, fitting for a dreary January afternoon. That's probably for the best, because if it were any better, their combined comedy charisma would probably cause my head to explode.
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GAH! My biggest crush ever has been on Steve Martin. MmmmmmROWR.
(on another note, only 12 days until FotC!)
I adore Charles Grodin. There are few people who can pull off his brand of deadpan sarcasm and perpetually sour and hilarious expression.
Have you seen The Heartbreak Kid? The original with Charles Grodin, not the abomination with Ben Stiller from earlier this year. Fantastic movie, and Grodin is a superstar in it. It's pretty hard to find, but I have the DVD and can mail you a copy if you'd like. It's essential Grodin!
Great post. :)
Nannette: Yes he is sooo crush-worthy. As are the Conchords, actually (especially in the tight leather suits).
Lisa: I love The Heartbreak Kid!! I must have seen it at least 20 times. I refuse to even acknowledge the Ben Stiller version, except to say: blasphemy!
HUGE crush on Charles Grodin. Best smirk ever.
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