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Five Favorite Films with Terrence Howard

by Jen Yamato | April 23, 2009

Summary

The Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard has amassed an impressive resume since making his Hollywood breakthrough in the 1995 drama Mr. Holland's Opus (he also starred in that year's Dead Presidents), excelling at giving each and every one of his characters an extraordinary complexity that always seems to simmer right beneath the surface, whether as part of an ensemble (Crash, Lackawanna Blues), as a villain (Awake, Idlewild), a sympathetic figure (Four Brothers, August Rush), or a hero in waiting (Iron Man). In a discussion about Howard's favorite films, Rotten Tomatoes discovered that the actor's affinity for music runs close to his cinematic tastes (in addition to performing his own songs in Craig Brewer's Hustle & Flow, he released an album in 2008). Back to Article

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jokerboy1991 writes:
on Apr 23 2009 04:07 PM

Interesting list. Its always a little weird seeing actors say one of there movies is there favorite, but I think he gave just reason. I actually really liked Hustle and Flow, I remember thinking it was going to suck, but it was a big surprise.

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vitajex writes:
on Apr 23 2009 04:10 PM

Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

Sounds like somebody has a crush on Dick Van Dyke!

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Apr 23 2009 04:17 PM

This is different. Musicals and gangster films, two with Dick Van Dyke, one with himself. Interesting.

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The Vile writes:
on Apr 23 2009 04:41 PM

Not interesting. Unusual, maybe. This is a completely disappointing and disposable list. Give me Billy Ray any day!

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Apr 23 2009 04:56 PM

In reply to this comment (#2437198)
Uhh, Billy Ray Cyrus is a joke. Everything went out the window when he said he channels Clint Eastwood for acting. HA! For what? "Doc"? HA HA HA!

And how is this dissapointing? It's a five favorite movies list! Were you going into this saying "This is going to be the event of the year!" Seriously, you whack.

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Bigbrother writes:
on Apr 23 2009 05:10 PM

Dick Van Dyke was and is a comedic genius who's blend of verbal and physical comedy will probably never be seen again.

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Apr 23 2009 05:12 PM

So. . . where's the Barbra Streisand? Judy Garland?

"Jesus Christ Superstar" is about as bad as it gets. . .

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Bigbrother writes:
on Apr 23 2009 05:30 PM

Not a musical fan Tom

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mrs. fantastic writes:
on Apr 23 2009 05:33 PM

I love him even more now! Mary Poppins is the best.I don't think anyone's used that one yet.

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rocknblues81 writes:
on Apr 23 2009 05:37 PM

I think he is gay. I don't mean that as an insult. But he seems like a very strange person.

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steve s. writes:
on Apr 23 2009 05:55 PM

wat the hell kind of list is this? ...i ain't buying it........
mary poppins to brando? yo terrance, stop the bull****.....

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Speaker for the Films writes:
on Apr 23 2009 06:50 PM

In reply to this comment (#2437236)
And he has the best name ever...

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Apr 23 2009 07:00 PM

Worst list ever.

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Apr 23 2009 07:07 PM

In reply to this comment (#2437428)
WOW! No Billy Ray's is the worst...or Robert Twilight guy.

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rickderris writes:
on Apr 23 2009 07:47 PM

this was a good list. just because he didnt say the godfather doesnt mean you need to crawl up his *** about it

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Apr 23 2009 08:12 PM

Yah, but Billy Ray is obvoiusly the result of an incestual union, so he is to be forgiven.

I don't remember the Twilight guy. . .

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Apr 23 2009 09:02 PM

In reply to this comment (#2437499)
Corky Romano...the Twilight guy said he loved it...remember?

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Apr 23 2009 09:12 PM

In reply to this comment (#2437687)
So painful I probably repressed it. . . thanks for bringing it back up, looks like I'm going to have to continue therapy a little longer.

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Apr 23 2009 09:39 PM

In reply to this comment (#2437739)
LOL...sorry.

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Samuel G. writes:
on Apr 23 2009 11:10 PM

In reply to this comment (#2437317)
What? You think he's gay, you don't mean it as an insult, but you think he's weird?

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Samuel G. writes:
on Apr 23 2009 11:11 PM

In reply to this comment (#2437317)
What? You think he's gay, you don't mean it as an insult, but you think he's a very strange person?

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Islander writes:
on Apr 23 2009 11:15 PM

Which man would not admit to liking musicals? I agree with Terrence Howard: those men are not real men!

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jebuslovesyou666 writes:
on Apr 24 2009 02:19 AM

I think he's gay...And by gay I mean he blows guys and ****s semen. Not that there's anything wrong with that....just saying.

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Squishyj writes:
on Apr 24 2009 04:24 AM

How can people criticize his list? I mean, it's HIS list. They asked him for it and he gave his reasons? Lighten up people.....

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Timothy M. writes:
on Apr 24 2009 06:00 AM

It was nice to hear the musicals. Not many men would admit that. But I'm still suspicious that he's a rotten tomatoes reader and always hears us complaining about how everyone picks The Godfather...
Deep down he probably does.

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Astro C. writes:
on Apr 24 2009 06:17 AM

To each his own.

I think his list is gutsy and interesting.

I'm wondering why Singing In The Rain isn't on it though.
It's The Godfather of musicals is it not?

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stevegilpin writes:
on Apr 24 2009 07:57 AM

I'm really glad he is proud of Hustle & Flow, because that movie is absolutely awesome. Terrence Howard's performance as Djay is mesmerizing!! The rest of the cast is great, too. Craig Brewer deserves a lot of credit for writing and directing such a great film.

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Dave J. writes:
on Apr 24 2009 12:06 PM

This is obviously a list he thought of in the spur of the moment, I can picture Howard playing Marlon Brando in "On The Waterfront" but I can't see Howard singing tunes of "Chitty Chitty..." or "Mary Poppins". It's possible he chose those movies because they're family films and that he was thinking of his family. Although I understand where he's coming from with Hustle And Flow, I can relate to his character more in Crash.

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nathanpoitras writes:
on Apr 24 2009 01:23 PM

I wish he was coming back for Iron Man 2, that's a pretty big loss.

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thetruebastard writes:
on Apr 24 2009 01:33 PM

In reply to this comment (#2437236)
Peter Sellers easily topped Van Dyke in both areas.

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Bigbrother writes:
on Apr 24 2009 03:43 PM

In reply to this comment (#2438651)
I disagree, both were great but they were from two different times catering to two completely different audiences. IMO Sellers probably was better verbally, but DVD was the superior physical comedien. Sellers was going for an edgy cool and Van Dyke was clearly more family friendly, plus Van Dyke still has it, easily the best thing about Night at the Museum. I truly believed he could kick Ben Stillers ***.

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Carlos R. writes:
on Apr 24 2009 04:49 PM

I think he has the right to choose wich films he likes best, besides I admire his honesty. It�s very safe to say that your fiver favorite movies are "The Goodfather", "Citizen Cane", "Casablanca", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Bicycle Theft", but to me taking a safe path its not as important as telling your real opinion.

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the train writes:
on Apr 24 2009 09:01 PM

i second the opinion that losing howard is a big loss for iron man 2. howard's a great actor. i hope he gets better opportunities than fighting down the line.

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Apr 24 2009 09:19 PM

In reply to this comment (#2439117)
"Fighting 2".

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rooster9 writes:
on Apr 26 2009 10:55 AM

In reply to this comment (#2437317)
Gay = strange, but it's not an insult? Rocknblues81 needs to think about that statement.

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Will M. writes:
on Apr 26 2009 11:33 AM

The guy has the right to pick whatever ****ty movie he likes, but when it comes to explaining why he likes them, he's actually full of of ****! The atoms of your body combine with the... music whatever. He's just boring.

and gay

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whitey_mcwhite writes:
on Apr 26 2009 11:46 AM

I think Terrence is a good actor, but I wouldn't say it's a loss to not have him in Iron Man 2. You might as well say Don Cheadle is second rate, and that he is not. He's got at least one Oscar nom as well.

I think it's an interesting list. I always love how people on here criticize actors for the top 5 lists. Just because someone lists The Godfather doesn't mean he's copping out, should someone pick a different movie if The Godfather is one of their favorites just so they can seem more "real" to you? No one here can profess to know the inner workings of someone's mind, so quit trying to judge whether someone's list is true or safe.

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jonboy83 writes:
on Apr 27 2009 07:08 AM

In reply to this comment (#2440791)
Rooster. STFU.

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Senor_Chupacabra writes:
on Apr 27 2009 08:32 AM

I don't like most of the movies on the list... but I like the guy more now because at least he was honest.

And he is a big loss for Iron Man 2, not because Cheadle sucks, but because Howard seems younger and more fit and more able to be a "War Machine."

He was also one of the few redeeming qualities in "Fighting" which I was dragged out to over the weekend.

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penguin_party_of_1 writes:
on May 01 2009 06:13 AM

Seriously, film snob much? Who's to say that your favorite five don't suck as much as you think all these famous people's lists suck? Movies are someone's favorites because they meant something to that person, doesn't mean that they're the best films ever. Sheesh.

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Bu writes:
on Aug 03 2009 05:34 PM

Yeah that "gay comment" is, let's say interesting.
Anyway, i like the list. First i was like: Damn he picked his own movie...
but his reasons [for all 5] seem very sincere so i'm okay with that.
Anyway it's his personal top five so don't "hate" him or anybody for their list. It'll alway be subjetive.

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