Monday, April 21, 2008

mr. pascal


i don't remember exactly how long ago it was when i first saw the film 'big night.' i know i was working at the public library at the time, and i remember the impact it had on me. even to this day, i'm not sure why i have such a fondness for it.
here is a still frame of ian holm in his devious, genius portrayal of the rival business manager known only throughout the film as 'mr. pascal.' (i don't believe the script ever reveals his first name.) his character in this lesser-known independent film is complex, cold, cunning, and operates on an altogether separate playing field. ian makes 'pascal' nothing less than shakespearean. i've learned a lot from him.

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