The Top 5 Clive Owen Films on Pennsylvania Satellite TV
Clive Owen, the movie star who most resembles a boxing champ, has brought his rugged charm to so many films over the years, it's hard to not consider him a household name. But have you seen his finest films? Closer was a major event, but his turn in The Croupier in many ways equals that performance. When you want to see the best of Clive Owen, dial up these five movies on Pennsylvania satellite TV networks.
5. The Pink Panther. Often linked to rumors that he could be, might be, should be the next Agent 007 in the famed Bond franchise, Owen has continually denied and tried to deflect the never-ending speculation. In this film, he gets to act out his frustrations as the Agent 006, about whom Inspector Clousseau is less than impressed. "You're one short of the big time," Steve Martin tells him in his smug French accent. Check out this hilarious comedy on HBO in HD and see the lighter side of one of cinema's most serious actors.
4. Closer. After handling the stage role of Dan in the Patrick Marber play, Owen went for the opposing role of the dermatologist in the film version. Along with Jude Law, Julia Roberts and Natalie Portman, Owen in many ways stole the film with a committed performance. He was nominated for an Oscar and won the Golden Globe and BAFTA awards. Check your Pennsylvania satellite TV listings for showings of this film (don't confuse it with "The Closer," a TNT drama).
3. The Croupier. In many ways Owen's introduction to worldwide audiences, this neo-noir film directed by Mike Hodges has Owen starring as the casino dealer who gets involved with a scheme that's way over his head. The scenes in which the private life of his character (a failed writer) are explored recall the great American noirs of the 1940s and proved a perfect match for Owen's subdued style. See this on the Independent Film Channel in HD.
2. Sin City. In many ways the graphic novel that crossed over, director Robert Rodriguez proved that Frank Miller's popular tale of the underworld could reach an audience with the right ingredients. As far as the cast went, it was hard to top. Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson, Jessica Alba, Benicio Del Toro and Mickey Rourke (in a semi-comeback role) all flexed their muscles along with Owen, who shines as Dwight. See this film uncut on IFC in high definition.
1. The Inside Man. For anyone who thinks they know what to expect from a Spike Lee "Joint," The Inside Man reversed the rules. A straightforward heist film with an excellent twist, Lee employed Owen as the perfect robber who tried to pull off the perfect bank robbery. The film has refreshed many opinions as Lee as a formidable director. See the film on HBO. A sequel is planned.
5. The Pink Panther. Often linked to rumors that he could be, might be, should be the next Agent 007 in the famed Bond franchise, Owen has continually denied and tried to deflect the never-ending speculation. In this film, he gets to act out his frustrations as the Agent 006, about whom Inspector Clousseau is less than impressed. "You're one short of the big time," Steve Martin tells him in his smug French accent. Check out this hilarious comedy on HBO in HD and see the lighter side of one of cinema's most serious actors.
4. Closer. After handling the stage role of Dan in the Patrick Marber play, Owen went for the opposing role of the dermatologist in the film version. Along with Jude Law, Julia Roberts and Natalie Portman, Owen in many ways stole the film with a committed performance. He was nominated for an Oscar and won the Golden Globe and BAFTA awards. Check your Pennsylvania satellite TV listings for showings of this film (don't confuse it with "The Closer," a TNT drama).
3. The Croupier. In many ways Owen's introduction to worldwide audiences, this neo-noir film directed by Mike Hodges has Owen starring as the casino dealer who gets involved with a scheme that's way over his head. The scenes in which the private life of his character (a failed writer) are explored recall the great American noirs of the 1940s and proved a perfect match for Owen's subdued style. See this on the Independent Film Channel in HD.
2. Sin City. In many ways the graphic novel that crossed over, director Robert Rodriguez proved that Frank Miller's popular tale of the underworld could reach an audience with the right ingredients. As far as the cast went, it was hard to top. Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson, Jessica Alba, Benicio Del Toro and Mickey Rourke (in a semi-comeback role) all flexed their muscles along with Owen, who shines as Dwight. See this film uncut on IFC in high definition.
1. The Inside Man. For anyone who thinks they know what to expect from a Spike Lee "Joint," The Inside Man reversed the rules. A straightforward heist film with an excellent twist, Lee employed Owen as the perfect robber who tried to pull off the perfect bank robbery. The film has refreshed many opinions as Lee as a formidable director. See the film on HBO. A sequel is planned.
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