DonAZ

May 15th, 2017 at 7:24 AM ^

What a name ... and according to Wikipedia, that's the name he was born with.

That GIF looks exactly like my next door neighbor.  I mean ... exactly.

The wheel of life ... it keeps a turnin' ...

LSAClassOf2000

May 15th, 2017 at 8:31 AM ^

Even Boothe's performance - one of his first roles, I think - as Jim Jones in the TV movie Guyana Tragedy was both incredible and at the same time very chilling. He was great in "Hatfields & McCoys" as well, I thought, in addition to everything that others have already mentioned. 

bsand2053

May 15th, 2017 at 9:11 AM ^

Tough news.  He was so fucking gangster as Cy Tolliver in Deadwood.  Appartently he was originally supposed to play Al but was too sick or something, so Milch wroter Cy for him.  

MadMatt

May 15th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^

For those who like posts like this.  I appreciate the tribute in keeping with the style of person honored.  Also, I have to admit the mystery of the original post improves the chances others will click on this item and comment.

However, for those who are not "in on" the reference, we'd appreciate a comment fairly early in the queue explaining who  Powers Booth was and the idea behind the original post.  Keep the minimalism for those who understand it, but share the idea with the rest of us neakulturney b______s.

freejs

May 15th, 2017 at 2:37 PM ^

I thought the OP was a fitting tribute to an actor who could utter 3-5 words and make them land to lasting effect. I'm sad he's gone and wanted to honor the man. 

I thought more people would be aware of who it is and the fact that he just died, what with, you know, the internet being broadly available and all. 

The gif gets used enough around here - I thought there would be more Powers Boothe fans in the crowd.