Didn't see this posted yet though it was last week. He had many great roles particularly in comedies. Catch-22, The Russians are Coming... and loved his role in Grosse Pointe Blank.
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July 05, 2023, 03:25 AM
Patriot
He was great in Little Miss Sunshine…
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July 05, 2023, 07:08 AM
Blume9mm
Watch him batter with Michael Douglas in The Kominsky Method on Netflix it was absolutely great. I hated it when he was no longer on the show.
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July 05, 2023, 07:39 AM
joel9507
"The In-Laws" is one of my favorites.
RIP, Mr. Arkin.
July 05, 2023, 10:42 AM
Lord Vaalic
His small part as the police chief in So I Married an Axe Murderer was hilarious
Don't weep for the stupid, or you will be crying all day
July 05, 2023, 04:15 PM
BMR
I always enjoyed him. He was funny in every movie I recall seeing him in - “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Catch-22,” and “Argo,” to name a few.
July 05, 2023, 05:16 PM
Sig Marine
The movies listed were great but I will always remember him for his Oscar nominated performance in “The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter” back in 1968
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July 05, 2023, 05:25 PM
jhe888
He almost always gave a good performance. He made "The Kaminsky Method."
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
July 06, 2023, 06:09 AM
Blackmore
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Originally posted by Patriot: He was great in Little Miss Sunshine…
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July 06, 2023, 12:53 PM
CPD SIG
I can't think of a role that he did that I didn't like. Very funny man. 89? He had a great run! I remember watching The Komenski Method and thinking "wow, is he getting old!"
I immediately thought of two scenes:
"Emergency, emergency, everyone to get from street"
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July 12, 2023, 06:36 PM
NK402
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Originally posted by Green Highlander: Serpentine
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One of my favorite movies. Without this movie, my Outback would not have flames.
July 16, 2023, 04:26 PM
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Really enjoyed his presence in everything he did”
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July 18, 2023, 09:04 PM
amals
His comedy roles are well-credited here, but I'm reminded of his serious roles. Came across Wait Until Dark just the other night. Very effective as a bad guy creep as well. R.I.P. Alan Arkin.
July 18, 2023, 09:47 PM
redstone
He was always my favorite mechanic. He will be missed.
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