Category Archives: Scenes I Love

Scenes I Love: L.Q. Jones In Casino

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today would have been the birthday of the great character actor L.Q. Jones.

Though he was probably best known for the films that he did with Sam Peckinpah and for directing the darkly humorous sci-fi film, A Boy And His Dog, Jones also appeared in Martin Scorsese’s 1995 film, Casino.  Playing the role of county commissioner Pat Webb, Jones went toe-to-toe with Robert De Niro and more than held his own.  Reportedly, Scorsese asked Jones to rewrite much of his dialogue, in order to give it a western authenticity,

From Casino, here is a scene that I love:

A Scene That I Love: Kneel Before Zod from Superman II

Posted on by Jedadiah Leland

The great British actor Terence Stamp passed away today.  He was 87 years old.

Stamp appeared in many great films and gave several noteworthy performances.  However, for those of us of a certain age, he will always be General Zod, the villain who nearly defeated Superman and who ordered the President to kneel before him.  From 1980’s Superman II:

Terence Stamp, RIP.

Brad’s “Scene of the Day” – Angela Bassett is sick of Ralph Fiennes’ crap in STRANGE DAYS (1995)!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

I have a tendency to develop crushes on the beautiful women in cinema. In 1995, I watched STRANGE DAYS in the theater because of Ralph Fiennes, but when I left I was in love with Angela Bassett. Her tough, but vulnerable character of Lornette “Mace” Mason grabbed me right by the heart! In honor of Angela’s 67th birthday, here’s a scene from the STRANGE DAYS. Just be careful, because she’s a crush waiting to happen!

Scenes That I Love: Steve Carell in Foxcatcher

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to actor Steve Carell.  This scene that I love is from Foxcatcher and it features Carell cast against type, as the sociopathic John du Pont.  (Carell received his first and — to date — last Oscar nomination for his performance as Du Pont.)  In this scene, Du Pont corrupts a young wrestler played by Channing Tatum.

Scene That I Love: Jennifer Lawrence in Winter’s Bone

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today, the Shattered Lens wishes a happy birthday to one of the best actresses of her generation, Jennifer Lawrence.  This scene that I love comes from 2009’s Winter’s Bone.  I still think this is Lawrence’s best performance.

Brad’s “Scene of the Day” – Brenda Benet watches Joe Don Baker swing his big stick!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

Today would have been the 80th birthday of actress Brenda Benet, a beautiful and talented woman whose life was cut short with tragedy. Born Brenda Ann Nelson in Los Angeles, California on August 14th, 1945, Benet had a career spanning over 16 years, mostly on TV. She’s probably best known for playing the character of Lee DuMonde in 298 episodes of Days Of Our Lives, but she appeared in episodes of many other classic TV series, and even in the Elvis Presley movie HARUM SCARUM (1965). In her personal life, she was married to actor Bill Bixby from 1971 to 1980, and they had one child, Christopher Sean Bixby. Tragically, Christopher died in 1981 during a ski vacation in California. Devastated and in the grip of depression after her son’s death, Brenda took her own life on April 7th, 1982. A very sad end for a very beautiful woman.

Today, I choose to celebrate her beauty and talent in this scene from WALKING TALL (1973). This is not her character’s most revealing scene in the film, but her exotic beauty at the beginning is quite the contrast to a situation that’s about to get real ugly. Rest in peace, Brenda.

Brad’s “Scene of the Day” – Cary Grant & Eva Marie Saint hang out on Mt. Rushmore!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

Have y’all been to Mt. Rushmore? My wife and I stopped by in 2023 on the way home from Yellowstone. It was pretty cool stuff!

I remember as I was driving up to Mt. Rushmore, I saw a sign that mentioned the Alfred Hitchcock movie NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) being filmed there. I hadn’t seen the movie in many years, so I decided to watch it again when I got home to celebrate the trip. I enjoyed seeing Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint hanging out near the giant rock faces of some of America’s great presidents. In celebration of Hitchcock’s 126th birthday in cinema heaven, I thought I would share that scene with all of you!

Brad’s “Scene of the Day” – George Hamilton beats up… Charles Bronson?!!

Posted on by Bradley Crain

Happy 86th birthday to George Hamilton, also known as Zorro the gay blade in some circles!

One of the great things about movies is the way they ask us to suspend our disbelief in service of the story they are presenting. Most of the time we’ll go right along with the filmmakers, but sometimes they do go a little too far. For example, did y’all know there is a movie where George Hamilton beats up Charles Bronson?!! I’m not kidding! It’s true! The movie is called A THUNDER OF DRUMS (1961), and I’m including video evidence!! Enjoy my friends!

Scenes That I Love: “What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate” from Cool Hand Luke

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

Today would have been director Stuart Rosenberg’s 98th birthday.  Our scene of the day come from one of Rosenberg’s best-known and best-remembered films, 1967’s Cool Hand Luke.

This is a scene that featured the line that’s been kept alive by cops, drill sergeants, and angry teachers to this day.