“I’m not stupid, I’m smart! I can do things!” I’ve always been kind of interested in John Cazale, in a perverse sort of way. Few people can photograph as homely as that man. Or have ever had such an expressive face. A quick read of his bio shows he appeared in 5 films that all were nominated for Academy Awards. What are the chances? He died at the ripe old age of 42 with Meryl Streep at his bedside. Al Pacino said he was first attracted to Cazale because people always surrounded him because of his congenial manner. The opening quote is from The Godfather of course. Fredo Corleone trying to explain why he sold out the family to the Miami Jew, Hyman Roth. Spell check may not recognize his name, but anyone interested in filmdom will.

Dog Day Afternoon