Category Archives: Characters with Kickass Confidence

Rhett Butler: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Rhett Butler,  in Gone with the Wind, as portrayed by Clark Gable Hold on to your bonnets, because you may declare a resounding “fiddle-dee-dee” to what I’m about to say: The first time I saw the movie, Gone with the … Continue reading

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Regina Lampert: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Regina Lampert, portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in Charade Adam Canfield: “Oh, you should see your face.” Regina Lampert: “What’s the matter with it?” Adam Canfield: “It’s lovely.” “Lovely” goes right to the heart of this character in this wonderful comedy … Continue reading

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Nick Charles: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Nick Charles in The Thin Man, as portrayed by William Powell In 2002, film critic Roger Ebert praised William Powell‘s performance in the 1934 classic The Thin Man, stating that Powell “is to dialogue as Fred Astaire is to dance. … Continue reading

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Marty Piletti: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Marty Piletti in Marty, played by Ernest Borgnine (Academy Award for Best Actor) There are certain movies that I love to watch over and over. Marty is one of them. Marty is the story of a sweet, but socially-awkward man whose … Continue reading

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Mark Thackeray: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Mark Thackeray — in To Sir with Love, played by Sidney Poitier As an unemployed engineer looking for work, Mark Thackeray takes a temporary position as a teacher in the tough East End of London. Thackeray’s students come from disruptive … Continue reading

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Norma Rae: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Norma Rae, played by Sally Field (Academy Award for Best Actress) When I think of Norma Rae, I think of the incredibly powerful scene where she stands up on her work table at the cotton mill and holds up a … Continue reading

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Atticus Finch: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, played by Gregory Peck (Academy Award for Best Actor) I saw To Kill a Mockingbird for the first time 40 years ago. To this day, it still moves me to tears when I … Continue reading

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Groucho Marx: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Groucho Marx — in anything! Whether he’s playing Captain Spaulding in Animal Crackers, Dr. Hackenbush in A Day at the Races, or Otis B. Driftwood in A Night at the Opera, Groucho Marx will always have that instantly recognizable and … Continue reading

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James Bond: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Bond, James Bond— in Goldfinger, played by Sean Connery Like many people, I’ve had a love affair with James Bond for years. I only chose Goldfinger, because it was my very first Bond movie. I mean, c’mon—who doesn’t love a … Continue reading

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Johnny Case: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Johnny Case in Holiday, played by Cary Grant Let me be clear—Cary Grant, for me, was, is, and will always be, the king of confidence. The way he talks, walks, and acts with such ease and enjoyment is pure classic … Continue reading

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