There's a new article on Robert Vaughn in the UK publication "Daily Mail Magazine". Acknowledgment and thanks go to Carabele who located the article and posted the link on Channel D.
Here's the link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1241412/Hustle-star-Robert-Vaughn-remembers-love.html#ixzz0cBc1gQPj
On the TCM website, soundtracks are on sale (or were as of Saturday afternoon - of course, they have a sale after I just bought two soundtracks!). Fans of Robert Vaughn and Steve McQueen, there is a soundtrack on the site for "Bullitt". If anyone has trouble finding the soundtrack, just let me know.
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This site is specifically designed for anyone, 18 yrs. or older,
who prefers heterosexual or general posts about
"The Man from U.N.C.L.E.",
David McCallum, Robert Vaughn,
and their alter egos.
Suggested posts include discussion forums,
fics (site links and self-promotion okay),
resources for writers,
pics and news about the guys.
Adult content is okay,
but please remember this is a "slash-free" zone!
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I am a "Man From U.N.C.L.E." first cousin (I realize I've just told you I'm old, but I'm not ancient - yet), and I've learned that there are a lot of first, second and third cousins who love UNCLE!
Because of UNCLE, I have followed the careers of both actors, although I admit that I'm a devoted, non-stalking, David McCallum fan.
After being unknowingly side-lined in December 2008 by my employer and further side-lined by a health issue, I decided to take one of my 2008 Christmas presents, my MFU DVD set, and renew my love of UNCLE. When I watch the episodes now, I'm surprised that I remember many of the scenes and even bits of dialogue. It makes me feel like a kid again - almost.
With time to devote to my personal interests now, I have a few creative writing projects underway:
- An UNCLE story that will be submitted to "Eyes Only" when it's completed. It has evolved from a short story to a series of vignettes from the life of Illya Kuryakin from his stepping on the plane at the end of "Seven Wonders" until sometime in the early 1990's. A few months ago, after starting the bio project, I realized how events should flow. Once I have finished a rough sketch of the story, it will move aside for awhile so I can finish two other projects.
- An Illya bio or "Idol Reflection" for Live Journal. I've finished the first season, and the reflection is longer than the LJ limit. I have decided that a summary will be posted online, with the full text to be published.
- A true-to-the-series resolution for "Sapphire and Steel". I was 80-90% finished with the resolution when I watched the video, "Counting Out Time". In the video, Joanna Lumley made a comment about bringing Sapphire and Steel out of "The Trap" in the present day. I thought, (oh crap!) okay, I know how to make that happen. It's back to the storyboard for "Miles and Virginia". Because of the time-frame, this story is my first priority.
When I began my research for the Illya "Idol Reflection" in July 2009. I was given a two-month deadline. (Who's kidding whom?) With all the fanfic and episodes to review, it could take me the rest of this year to finish!
In joining the UNCLE world online, I've made several friends, as well as adopting a few cousins and a sister. From my extended family, I've realized there is a niche for a slash-free site to discuss MFU and MFU-based gen/het fanfic.
On Section II, gen/het fanfic authors have a forum to promote their work. As I've learned writing is a craft that is perfected through both effort and education, I'm including writers' resources on this site.
As a final note, since many Vaughn and McCallum fans have followed their careers since "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.", this site provides a forum to chat about other roles.
I hope you will visit Section II often. Please share your thoughts on the discussion topics and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your creativity. I also hope you will find something valuable in the information passed along on the site.
Because of UNCLE, I have followed the careers of both actors, although I admit that I'm a devoted, non-stalking, David McCallum fan.
After being unknowingly side-lined in December 2008 by my employer and further side-lined by a health issue, I decided to take one of my 2008 Christmas presents, my MFU DVD set, and renew my love of UNCLE. When I watch the episodes now, I'm surprised that I remember many of the scenes and even bits of dialogue. It makes me feel like a kid again - almost.
With time to devote to my personal interests now, I have a few creative writing projects underway:
- An UNCLE story that will be submitted to "Eyes Only" when it's completed. It has evolved from a short story to a series of vignettes from the life of Illya Kuryakin from his stepping on the plane at the end of "Seven Wonders" until sometime in the early 1990's. A few months ago, after starting the bio project, I realized how events should flow. Once I have finished a rough sketch of the story, it will move aside for awhile so I can finish two other projects.
- An Illya bio or "Idol Reflection" for Live Journal. I've finished the first season, and the reflection is longer than the LJ limit. I have decided that a summary will be posted online, with the full text to be published.
- A true-to-the-series resolution for "Sapphire and Steel". I was 80-90% finished with the resolution when I watched the video, "Counting Out Time". In the video, Joanna Lumley made a comment about bringing Sapphire and Steel out of "The Trap" in the present day. I thought, (oh crap!) okay, I know how to make that happen. It's back to the storyboard for "Miles and Virginia". Because of the time-frame, this story is my first priority.
When I began my research for the Illya "Idol Reflection" in July 2009. I was given a two-month deadline. (Who's kidding whom?) With all the fanfic and episodes to review, it could take me the rest of this year to finish!
In joining the UNCLE world online, I've made several friends, as well as adopting a few cousins and a sister. From my extended family, I've realized there is a niche for a slash-free site to discuss MFU and MFU-based gen/het fanfic.
On Section II, gen/het fanfic authors have a forum to promote their work. As I've learned writing is a craft that is perfected through both effort and education, I'm including writers' resources on this site.
As a final note, since many Vaughn and McCallum fans have followed their careers since "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.", this site provides a forum to chat about other roles.
I hope you will visit Section II often. Please share your thoughts on the discussion topics and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your creativity. I also hope you will find something valuable in the information passed along on the site.
Thanks to all of you who have expressed your support for the site and have sent me kind words of encouragement!
All the best,
Cousin Cat
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"To Trap a Spy"
Vulcan Affair
"Spy with My Face"
Double Affair
"One Spy Too Many"
Alexander the Greater Affair
"The Spy in the Green Hat"
Concrete Overcoat Affair
"One of Our Spies Is Missing"
Bridge of Lions Affair
"Karate Killers"
Five Daughters Affair
"Helicopter Spies"
Prince of Darkness Affair
"How to Steal the World"
Seven Wonders of the World Affair
"Around the World under the Sea"
"Three Bites of the Apple"
"The Venetian Affair"
"Sol Madrid"
Voting is simple: In the database search bar, type in the name of the movie. A list of movies with the title (and any similar titles) will show in the center. Select the title to go to the movie. Most movies have trailers that can be watched and downloaded.
To the right, look for the box with the word "vote". Click on vote, type in your email address and submit. You are not obligated to buy the movies, and you won't get a bunch of emails from TCM. Only one vote is allowed for each movie per email address.
Here is a list of titles:
"To Trap a Spy"
Vulcan Affair
"Spy with My Face"
Double Affair
"One Spy Too Many"
Alexander the Greater Affair
"The Spy in the Green Hat"
Concrete Overcoat Affair
"One of Our Spies Is Missing"
Bridge of Lions Affair
"Karate Killers"
Five Daughters Affair
"Helicopter Spies"
Prince of Darkness Affair
"How to Steal the World"
Seven Wonders of the World Affair
"Around the World under the Sea"
"Three Bites of the Apple"
"The Venetian Affair"
"Sol Madrid"
3 comments:
You know BULLITT is one of those movies where I think the acting was excellent, but the plot more than a little disjointed.
Still, Vaughn was excellent in the role of the poltician who wanted to create a personal power base by being seen as a "great man" by the public for bringing down a good piece of organized crime. He was commanding, thorny, suave and oh-so-not-to-be-trifled with. Perfectly ready to use the sterling reputation with the public of the cop played by McQueen to benefit his own purposes. And just as ready to throw that same cop under the proverbial bus for the same purposes.
Vaughn admittedly had a way of believeably portraying villains. Maybe it was the hardness of his early life which provided "the dangerous edge" he employed in such roles. (And that dangerous edge was visible in Napoleon Solo too, though played down and of course from the right side of the fence.) Still, I have to admit to being partial to seeing him play a good guy on film, though really I suppose he did that much less.
I wonder how such a handsome actor did in his prime so often get pegged to play characters with a definite seamy side. You would have thought him more the "leading man" type. But he never had a leading man role in movies, except of course for the Roger Corman bit of fluff TEENAGE CAVEMAN.
My take though is that Vaughn never had a view of himself which required he only take good guy or starring roles. He just wanted to act and sometimes would take anything offered to him just to do so. He's been criticized for that willingness of course, but I think he found acting something of an inner hunger he has never quite fully assuaged. Less a career than a way of life.
Vaughn and McCallum have taken roles that, in retrospect, may not have worked wonders for their careers. Both Vaughn and McCallum should have side-stepped the Corman movies.
I prefer both as "good guys", but I understand that sinking your teeth into a good "bad guy" role offers the chance not to be "type-cast".
"Bullitt" gave Vaughn a chance to portray a character with some dirt under his fingernails. The politician isn't a "good guy"; there's nothing likeable about him. He's a spit-shined bully, but he's also an interesting character. A good villain can be compelling, and Vaughn did a great job with the role.
Some "bad guys" are just bad, and are bad roles.
In the bad role category, besides "Caveman", I think we can (and should) overlook "Demon Seed" along with the villain in "Superman III". Oy!
Everyone remembers the great car chase from "Bullitt," though it's not even the climax of the movie. And it is a classic: leisurely at first, and then crescendo!
But I went to the movie when it was new because of RV, and was a little disappointed in that McQueen's Bullitt doesn't take RV's politician, Chalmers, seriously. In at least two scenes he dismisses him and walks away from him, leaving Chalmers staring into space.
Chalmers is annoying, but he's not much of a threat to Bullitt -- more like a fly buzzing around one's head. Their clashes leave me a little cold.
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