The term “What is old is now new again” can be used to describe what went down at the Toronto International Film Festival this year. That is, Dustin Hoffman finally shows off his directing chops in the film “Quartet.”
When asked why he is only now getting around to directing at the age of 75, Hoffman joked, “I can’t tell you why it took so long to direct. Because I am still working it out with my therapist.”
Also, his old “All the President’s Men” co-star, the much older (by a whole year) Robert Redford proves he can still get it up (huh, on a movie screen that is) by directing and starring in “The Company You Keep.”
But another director puts these two youngsters to shame. Yes, not only is Costa Garvas (“Z”—in 1969!) still alive and kickin’ it at 79, but this oldie has a goodie coming out called “Capital,” starring French comedian Gad Elmalehin a dramatic role.
Even some actors and actresses aren’t “acting their age.” The old stand-by’s, Terrence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave, show they still have some new wrinkles (as long as with their old ones) as they star in Paul Willams’ “Song for Marion.”
Yes, it’s refreshing to know that a director’s impressive body of work trumps the fact that he has a not-so-impressive body.
No word yet if Clint Eastwood will reprise his role as Dirty Harry (Calahan) and direct and star in a movie where he sees an invisible 6’ rabbit sitting in a chair and call it “Dirty Harvey.”
And, hopefully, one day this can be filed under “justified comeuppance:” Warren Beatty will direct and star in a commercial for Viagra.
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