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Anthony Hopkins on "Slipstream"

Friday, October 26, 2007

Academy Award-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins has played a faithful butler, a disgraced president, and a brilliant serial killer; but his latest film draws its inspiration from his own life. He talks to Leonard about writing, directing, starring, and composing the score for "Slipstream," a dark comedy about an aging screenwriter whose worlds collide when his fictional characters start to turn up in his real life.

"Slipstream" opens today nationwide. Watch the trailer and learn about theaters and show times here.

Weigh in: What's your favorite Anthony Hopkins role?


Comments

  • [1] gene from nyc October 23, 2007 - 04:18PM

    any of hannibal; bill parish in Meet Joe Black;


  • [2] Rose from Astoria October 23, 2007 - 04:41PM

    Of course Hannibal...but, for some reason I always think of him as the butler in Remains of the Day. A brilliant performance.


  • [3] cathy from inwood, long island October 23, 2007 - 05:59PM

    the butler in the remains of the day....


  • [4] Ezequiel Herrera from Fort Lee, NJ October 23, 2007 - 06:56PM

    John Adams,(former US President) in Amistad, as Trial Attorney on behalf of the group of slaves who were seized by the (US) Coast Guard after overpowering their captors/slaver-traders.

    It shows American Justice System at its best upholding the Constitution of the Nation (USA)over the pressure of the Queen of Spain... and of course, Sir A. Hopkins's performance is just extraordinary, amazing and extremely powerful.


  • [5] Carole from NY, NY October 24, 2007 - 11:28AM

    My favorites are A ROOM WITH A VIEW and the movie about a bachelor schoolmaster who meets a Jewish lady and falls in love for the first time. Basically, I think Mr. Hopkins could make brushing your teeth look interesting.


  • [6] Amy Warnock from NY NY October 24, 2007 - 05:37PM

    Legends of the Fall.... sigh.... Col. William Ludlow


  • [7] mary from NYC October 25, 2007 - 10:17PM

    Bert in "The Fastest Indian"

    and Richard in "The Lion in Winter"


  • [8] mary from NYC October 25, 2007 - 10:19PM

    Favorite roles "The Fastest Indian", "The Remains of the Day" and "Lion in Winter"


  • [9] Julie from South Salem, NY October 26, 2007 - 10:46AM

    "The Remains of the Day", and "The Shadowlands"


  • [10] Robie from Bergen County October 26, 2007 - 11:19AM

    Clearly Nixon. A magisterial performance, fitting for the man who would be king. Hopkins truly captures the pathos and fatal confusion of this man's career.


  • [11] Michelle from BROOKLYN October 26, 2007 - 11:21AM

    I just love that man! It doesn't even matter what role he plays-he's a genius!!


  • [12] eligit from astoria October 26, 2007 - 11:58AM

    hopkins: titus

    outstanding.


  • [13] alex from nyc October 26, 2007 - 12:00PM

    Titus Andronicus in Titus


  • [14] Val October 26, 2007 - 01:19PM

    I think he is still one of the sexiest actors today. He's good in anything he does!


  • [15] Sara from Wyckoff New Jersey October 26, 2007 - 01:24PM

    Dr. Dysart on Broadway in Equus (when I was lucky enough to meet him). On tv in Leon Uris QBVII.

    My husband says I call Mr. Hopkins "MY Tony". He is the quintessential actor.


  • [16] Ron Honn from Stillwater, OK October 26, 2007 - 03:57PM

    Dr. Frederick Treeves in "The Elephant Man", Col. Frost in "A Bridge Too Far", both great performances...


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