On this week’s episode, I’m rejoined by Sean O’Connell to discuss his new book, Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon. Breaking down Willis’s career—which has been sadly cut short following his diagnosis of aphasia—by comedies, action movies, work with auteurs, and “Die Hards,” the book is an exhaustive look at, mostly, the highs (and some of the lows) of Willis’s career. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!
I get that because of so many Bruce Willis films it becomes hard for people to recognize him as a versatile actor even though he is.
Totally agree on 12 Monkeys. He deserved an Oscar nomination maybe even a victory for his performance. It was by far his greatest acting performance even better than The Sixth Sense, Sin City, Hart’s War, etc.
For people who’ve only seen his roles like Die Hard, Armageddon, etc. go watch 12 Monkeys and see just how incredible an actor he is.
Now I’m gonna have to quest for all the Willis movies I’ve never seen. Poor me.
I actually really enjoyed the jackal. I think it's a good movie.
Are you sure Willis isn't listed in the credits for "Nobody's Fool"? The movie sites for it list him, and they don't add "(uncredited)". Top billing, no.
I must be in the minority. Not only have I seen "Breakfast of Champions", I used to own it on video tape, and actually like the movie, although I can see where it goes wrong in a couple of places. For one major thing, Bruce Willis is miscast as the main protagonist, who appears in most of the scenes. But then again, if Willis had not championed the film (yes, I said that) and worked for less money, it would never have been made.
If you still can't find the movie, I recommend the novel by Kurt Vonnegut. It's better, and it's a hoot.
Memorable performance in a Miami Vice episode. Very early episode like 2 or 3. Real bad guy.
Thanks for the book tip.
I'm old enough to remember talking about this week's episode of Moonlighting around the water cooler in the office break room.
Samuel L Jackson is simply "THE MAN" in Pulp Fiction!