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Oct 15, 2023Liked by Simon Sweetman

Kind of agree about Michael Caine but there’s no better, geezer done well, in the business. Ray Winstone comes close. Harry Brown his last decent effort.

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Johnny Handsome!

How about a column devoted to Walter Hill?

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Yes! It just so happens I have a new Walter Hill blu ray boxset - so be patient and you’ll get your wish! :)

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I don't think it's possible to answer the question "What does a director do?" without reference to the first 20 minutes of '48 Hours" (until Eddie Murphy shoes up - different film from that point, still very good, but...)

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