It's so sad and ironic that John died of lung cancer from chain smoking just as he talked about not wanting to get the cancer from smoking in that scene.
Even more ironic is that his character's last scene in Cazale's last film ("The Deer Hunter") is a pall bearer at the funeral of his friend and in the background, you can hear the Church Slavonic "Memory Eternal" chant (the chant associated with the HBO miniseries "Chernobyl") being sung, given that John died during post-production. ua-cam.com/video/si_H9GXuGtU/v-deo.html
Like so many others, I was blown away by Mr. Cazale's amazing talent. I've seen all of his films -- though not in the exact order of their releases; every performance of his was tremendous, and his contributions during every scene made those of the other actors so much better. I, too, wonder how much better he could have become had he lived. It brings to mind James Dean. Thank you very much for posting the 2 documentaries. --- Old Matt
This was amazingly done, thank you for making it. Cazale was such a master of his craft that an occasional nudge like this will guarantee that his work never stops rising to the top 👌
Thanks for the video essay. Cazale has always left an impression on me. I still get teary when I'm reminded he died soon after Deer Hunter. Lucky to of had grown up watching all of his films in the theater.
John Cazale's performance as Sal is hands down the most underrated acting performance of all time. Cazale makes the character a unique and perfect combination of being both brutish yet vulnerable. I can't think of anybody else who could have pulled that off better than he did. If Cazale were alive today, he'd surely would be in the same ranks as Pacino and De Niro and Keitel and Pesci.
John Casale was a great actor. Its 2021 and we still enjoy all his performances. Its ashame ge never won an Oscar, or even nominated for one. But he is one os the GREAT ones, Like, DeNiro, Pacino & Cann. We miss you, RIP. & yes he would have made a great Joker.
These movies were made at a time in my life when I could not stand to watch this style of film-- the harshness and realism of life on the edge. I therefore, never saw this actor, but now that I am decades older and having seen your documentary with explanations of motive and nuances, I am amazed with his ability. So tragic he died so young. He was a performer eons ahead of so many who were and are today aclaimed as 'stars' in this profession. I would have loved to see more of him.
Excellent commentary and analysis on a great actor. Would have been interesting to see more of his work on stage, acting in the minute. I really want to see the movie dog day afternoon now, purely for John's talent. There was a certain mystique and allure about John that set him apart, and what an inspiring love he experienced with Meryl.
❤ I just watched the first half and now watching this one. I’m a Cazale fan (he’s buried 8 minutes away from my front door in Malden, MA). He was such a great actor and every movie he was in-he brought something important. I enjoyed this a lot, and you did some great work here, thank you. 👍 👍
Sual was actually a very direct and no BS type of guy. He may have not been the brightest or smartest but he stuck to his own personal morals, such as keeping his word, promises, finishing the job, and not smoking and taking care of his body. John Cazale acted brilliantly in this performance.
Very good observation and analysis of a great artistic mastermind. This detailed piece makes you think about many of his detailed pieces that come together in such clean and emotionally realistic competence. Thank you for your work as it helps us to understand the reasoning behind the scenes with one of the greatest.
What I think would be a cool bonus to this serious may be the actors John worked with reflecting on to this character there’s some interviews or words passed by about him and his role in their lives, it might be a stretch too but you could maybe try and find people that worked with him and maybe email and request a zoom interview of sorts, just a thought. All in all this series is amazing and I thank you for diving deeper into his impact on filmmaking
Apparently my fact based critique of this reviewers ignorance of the anti-homosexual climate in the 1970s was too much for him or YT to take as he keeps deleting my comment about his statement about the actor's and writer's choice of reaction to being called homosexual at about 4:10 as being ill informed and agist. if you're going to bash a 50 year old movie for not being "Woke" enough, you ought to be adult enough to receive factual based criticism about the clear lack of knowledge you have on the time in question. Maybe take facts from people who lived through it and not hide facts so you opinions don't sound ignorant.
Hey, Thomas, I haven't deleted any of your comments. I'm always open to hearing people's opinions. I'm not sure why they haven't shown up. There have been a few people mention this part of the video. I'm not bashing the movie for not being "woke." The film features some pretty nuanced portrayals of the LGBTQ community for its time. What you say about the time period is true, sure. But I think my assessment of Johns performance still stands. The real Sonny has said Sal and him met at a gay bar. Sal also went to prison at a very young age where he was allegedly abused. I think John pulled from that for his performance. I am not saying it is a fact. I am just suggesting that his performance COULD lead you to wonder. Thanks for watching.
Wonder how he felt about delivering the lines about smoking while he was probably already aware of dying from lung cancer after being a chronic smoker?
Just such shame to think of all the great performance's we missed, I can't stop thinking about him in raging bull not to take anything away from Joe Peshi but he would have been great in that.
Think you should talk about the piano scene abit more. When it close ups on everyone you can see the realization in everyones face including John's. He almost conveys in way that he realizes that might be the last time they're all together and happy in one room. Which ends up being the case
@4:10 i love the interpretation, but then also Al Pacino tells a story about John asking Lumet "why do i say that?" and Lumet telling him "because it's in the script" and that was that. So why he chose to deliver it that way, only he knows, (and very possible your theory is what he came up with in his head)
Hey, I enjoyed your videos and I think you could really have potential with this channel, try posting your videos on reddit in subreddits related to this kind of stuff, you need exposure!
I think Michael gave his big brother a gift by allowing his last days to be happy ones. Feeling forgiven. Feeling like he belongs again. John gives every scene he is in, humanity. He grounds the scenes, so that there is voltage there for the story's current top flow through. The world's best directors knew what they were doing by hiring him.
just watched the first one, I challenge you to do your toughest breakdown, Leslie Nielsen in Airplane and The Naked Gun, we've never seen anything like it
Your channel is very good but the views are very little compared to the quality your videos have. But i believe if you continue like that you'll get the views and much more. I loved the review of John Cazale's filmography.
Yes, all true Cazale was great. But I think he seems incredibly good in this scene (far better than Pacino) partly because he was playing weak Fredo to Green the rough customer and Green was almost too real; he unbalanced the scene in my opinion. Pacino's Michael is definitely weak in that scene; for someone who is trying to get Green to realize the position he is and deal, Michael was underplayed. That is an illusion because Pacino was trying to give off an aura of quiet strength. However, there was something about the blustering Moe Green that was depth of a different order, it was ineffable but very much like watching Mister Blue in Reservoir Dogs( Eddie Bunker) act especially in Runaway Train. Both actors were once very serious criminals; guy playing Green was involved in the origin of the Boston gang war, and was charged with murder. Bunker was on the FBI 10 most wanted.
Pacino and Cazale go back to stage work together in the mid-60s and for years after that-- they knew how to play off each other and were master craftsmen. Interesting about actor playing Moe Greene-- had no idea. Great performance. Eddie Bunker-- wasn't he the author of the novel that became "Straight Time"?-- a film with Dustin Hoffman that might have been his best and least known performance.
I couldn't watch. The mispronunciation of 'Lumet' drove me crazy. It's NOT Lumet with a hard 't'. The 't' is silent - phonetically it's pronounced: Lou-may
Well his character in the Godfather movies was basically an idiot brother who just caused trouble for Michael Corleone. His character in The Deer Hunter was just a small part who wasn’t even in Vietnam. It wasn’t even necessary.
I really appreciate how you have done this. I’ve always had a real respect for John Cazele.
@Enoch Powell you sir are down voted
@Enoch Powell lkay wize guy so he maide a mistake...take.it easy
@Enoch Powell Well commented Enoch. No respect at all.
But not enough respect to get his name right 😂
May I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your study. Fantastic piece of work.
thank you for this interesting video essay, it pays respect to someone rightly due.
The lines about smoking and cancer, wonder if John Cazale knew already he had lung cancer but just wasn't saying anything about it?
That's a good call, maybe he was having issues which he drew on, although a search says he was diagnosed 2 years later.
It's so sad and ironic that John died of lung cancer from chain smoking just as he talked about not wanting to get the cancer from smoking in that scene.
Even more ironic is that his character's last scene in Cazale's last film ("The Deer Hunter") is a pall bearer at the funeral of his friend and in the background, you can hear the Church Slavonic "Memory Eternal" chant (the chant associated with the HBO miniseries "Chernobyl") being sung, given that John died during post-production.
ua-cam.com/video/si_H9GXuGtU/v-deo.html
Like so many others, I was blown away by Mr. Cazale's amazing talent. I've seen all of his films -- though not in the exact order of their releases; every performance of his was tremendous, and his contributions during every scene made those of the other actors so much better.
I, too, wonder how much better he could have become had he lived. It brings to mind James Dean.
Thank you very much for posting the 2 documentaries.
--- Old Matt
He would've played an amazing Joker later in life.
Joker? Bloody Joker? Give it a rest with stupid comic book characters will ya!
This was amazingly done, thank you for making it. Cazale was such a master of his craft that an occasional nudge like this will guarantee that his work never stops rising to the top 👌
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the video essay. Cazale has always left an impression on me. I still get teary when I'm reminded he died soon after Deer Hunter. Lucky to of had grown up watching all of his films in the theater.
Greatest actor of all time!
John Cazale's performance as Sal is hands down the most underrated acting performance of all time. Cazale makes the character a unique and perfect combination of being both brutish yet vulnerable. I can't think of anybody else who could have pulled that off better than he did. If Cazale were alive today, he'd surely would be in the same ranks as Pacino and De Niro and Keitel and Pesci.
John Casale was a great actor. Its 2021 and we still enjoy all his performances. Its ashame ge never won an Oscar, or even nominated for one. But he is one os the GREAT ones, Like, DeNiro, Pacino & Cann. We miss you, RIP. & yes he would have made a great Joker.
What a wonderful tribute. Bravo.
These movies were made at a time in my life when I could not stand to watch this style of film-- the harshness and realism of life on the edge. I therefore, never saw this actor, but now that I am decades older and having seen your documentary with explanations of motive and nuances, I am amazed with his ability. So tragic he died so young. He was a performer eons ahead of so many who were and are today aclaimed as 'stars' in this profession. I would have loved to see more of him.
Excellent commentary and analysis on a great actor. Would have been interesting to see more of his work on stage, acting in the minute. I really want to see the movie dog day afternoon now, purely for John's talent. There was a certain mystique and allure about John that set him apart, and what an inspiring love he experienced with Meryl.
❤ I just watched the first half and now watching this one. I’m a Cazale fan (he’s buried 8 minutes away from my front door in Malden, MA). He was such a great actor and every movie he was in-he brought something important. I enjoyed this a lot, and you did some great work here, thank you. 👍 👍
Sual was actually a very direct and no BS type of guy. He may have not been the brightest or smartest but he stuck to his own personal morals, such as keeping his word, promises, finishing the job, and not smoking and taking care of his body. John Cazale acted brilliantly in this performance.
Very well done! John Cazale had a lot in common with James Dean in my view. RIP, Mr. Cazale!
Way to go. Nice update on the sound. Please do a film essay on Cassavetes. Would love to see that.
Nice retrospective of an underrated actor.
I really love both these retrospectives close to my heart. Wish it got more recognition, great work.
Yes. Hard not to imagine what could have been. Deep cut for all who knew him.
It's funny, in a way. I have always remembered him in all the movies he was in. Kept me interested every time he was in a scene.
Love this so much very well done
Great analysis of a great actor. Thanks.
Great video! I have a new appreciation for John Cazale.
Great tribute to a great actor!!!!!
Extremely well done!
Very good observation and analysis of a great artistic mastermind. This detailed piece makes you think about many of his detailed pieces that come together in such clean and emotionally realistic competence. Thank you for your work as it helps us to understand the reasoning behind the scenes with one of the greatest.
Dammit! Someone starting cutting onions at the end of this video. . . Dammit.
This is a great piece of work, Man. Really enjoyed listening to your commentary on John Cazale's work. ; )
Pure talent what a joy to watch
John Cazale was the man!
Johnny Ola = Junior Soprano.
Fredo never had the makings of a varsity athlete.
Fabulous video on such an amazing actor
What I think would be a cool bonus to this serious may be the actors John worked with reflecting on to this character there’s some interviews or words passed by about him and his role in their lives, it might be a stretch too but you could maybe try and find people that worked with him and maybe email and request a zoom interview of sorts, just a thought. All in all this series is amazing and I thank you for diving deeper into his impact on filmmaking
What a wonderful channel
A great testament about a great actor!
Great videos man, really enjoying you channel!
Cool video. Very insightful.
Was just thinking about Cazale. His relationship with Meryl Streep is legendary
Streep said that the only reason she took the role of Inge in "Holocaust" was to help pay for John's cancer treatments.
She was by his side all the way to the end. Tragic, but also a testament to their love.
I really enjoyed this great tribute. The film world is a poorer place without John Cazale. Dog day afternoon for me. RIP John.
Apparently my fact based critique of this reviewers ignorance of the anti-homosexual climate in the 1970s was too much for him or YT to take as he keeps deleting my comment about his statement about the actor's and writer's choice of reaction to being called homosexual at about 4:10 as being ill informed and agist.
if you're going to bash a 50 year old movie for not being "Woke" enough, you ought to be adult enough to receive factual based criticism about the clear lack of knowledge you have on the time in question.
Maybe take facts from people who lived through it and not hide facts so you opinions don't sound ignorant.
Hey, Thomas, I haven't deleted any of your comments. I'm always open to hearing people's opinions. I'm not sure why they haven't shown up. There have been a few people mention this part of the video. I'm not bashing the movie for not being "woke." The film features some pretty nuanced portrayals of the LGBTQ community for its time. What you say about the time period is true, sure. But I think my assessment of Johns performance still stands. The real Sonny has said Sal and him met at a gay bar. Sal also went to prison at a very young age where he was allegedly abused. I think John pulled from that for his performance. I am not saying it is a fact. I am just suggesting that his performance COULD lead you to wonder. Thanks for watching.
Superb video sir
Amazing job!
Wonder how he felt about delivering the lines about smoking while he was probably already aware of dying from lung cancer after being a chronic smoker?
lovely. respect.
Just such shame to think of all the great performance's we missed, I can't stop thinking about him in raging bull not to take anything away from Joe Peshi but he would have been great in that.
Thanks for making this
Think you should talk about the piano scene abit more. When it close ups on everyone you can see the realization in everyones face including John's. He almost conveys in way that he realizes that might be the last time they're all together and happy in one room. Which ends up being the case
The more discussion on The Deer Hunter, the better
He no doubt would of had a great career for many years.
love it thanks
Great!!!!
@4:10 i love the interpretation, but then also Al Pacino tells a story about John asking Lumet "why do i say that?" and Lumet telling him "because it's in the script" and that was that. So why he chose to deliver it that way, only he knows, (and very possible your theory is what he came up with in his head)
Nice homage about an important actor.
Hey, I enjoyed your videos and I think you could really have potential with this channel, try posting your videos on reddit in subreddits related to this kind of stuff, you need exposure!
Ahh, the good old days, when bank robbers went to work with a tie and jacket.
I think Michael gave his big brother a gift by allowing his last days to be happy ones. Feeling forgiven. Feeling like he belongs again.
John gives every scene he is in, humanity. He grounds the scenes, so that there is voltage there for the story's current top flow through. The world's best directors knew what they were doing by hiring him.
Great insights!
just watched the first one, I challenge you to do your toughest breakdown, Leslie Nielsen in Airplane and The Naked Gun, we've never seen anything like it
I liked John too, it's sad he had a short life, he could have gone on to do more;
Brilliant actor cut short too soon.
Your channel is very good but the views are very little compared to the quality your videos have. But i believe if you continue like that you'll get the views and much more. I loved the review of John Cazale's filmography.
fredo was by favorite
Yes, all true Cazale was great. But I think he seems incredibly good in this scene (far better than Pacino) partly because he was playing weak Fredo to Green the rough customer and Green was almost too real; he unbalanced the scene in my opinion. Pacino's Michael is definitely weak in that scene; for someone who is trying to get Green to realize the position he is and deal, Michael was underplayed. That is an illusion because Pacino was trying to give off an aura of quiet strength. However, there was something about the blustering Moe Green that was depth of a different order, it was ineffable but very much like watching Mister Blue in Reservoir Dogs( Eddie Bunker) act especially in Runaway Train. Both actors were once very serious criminals; guy playing Green was involved in the origin of the Boston gang war, and was charged with murder. Bunker was on the FBI 10 most wanted.
Pacino and Cazale go back to stage work together in the mid-60s and for years after that-- they knew how to play off each other and were master craftsmen.
Interesting about actor playing Moe Greene-- had no idea. Great performance.
Eddie Bunker-- wasn't he the author of the novel that became "Straight Time"?-- a film with Dustin Hoffman that might have been his best and least known performance.
what country do you want to go..wyoning
Signals not reliable
I couldn't watch. The mispronunciation of 'Lumet' drove me crazy.
It's NOT Lumet with a hard 't'. The 't' is silent - phonetically it's pronounced: Lou-may
Hey thanks for trying to watch lol. Everything I found had the pronunciation as Loo-met.
John Cazale was a great actor, no doubt. But it seems to me that he was typecast, playing the same character over and over again.
Cazale was okay, nothing that special about him
Is he almost like that guy in the bulls 6 ring championship run in the 90s that barely played...is that what u might be sayin?
Well his character in the Godfather movies was basically an idiot brother who just caused trouble for Michael Corleone. His character in The Deer Hunter was just a small part who wasn’t even in Vietnam. It wasn’t even necessary.
I think Cazale is a very good actor, and probably would've gotten even better had he lived.
I mean by that time he was dying so what did you want him to do. He died before that movie came out.@@knownpleasures