originally posted byLady Trueheart: Oh, that's so nice, White Fay, thanks for posting that clip. I remember watching it on tv when it aired, and even then, not a fan in particular, being so impressed by his speech. His sincerity and pride in his achievement shines through; and his message to Weston at the end; that is lovely, isn't it? What talent he was up against that year, all great actors, and I had forgotten he was up against Sean Penn too.
And that clip they showed from the movie is one of my favourite scenes,very powerful in it's simplicity.
-- Edited by Lady Trueheart on Wednesday 10th of November 2010 02:32:22 AM
Dear White Fay and Lady Trueheart, I hope it is ok for you both to repost your topic, it became quite tricky to do and this was the only way in the end!
Thank you for posting the video White Fay, it has also been added to the awards thread in The Nicolas Cage Hall of Honour and I agree with your comment entirely Lady True. A heartfelt speech that touches the heart utterly, such genuine joy for a well deserved award!
LOL, today I am officially a Nicolas Cage fangirl, I just watched Nic's press interview three times, so great to see him natural and off the cuff, at his best really. And thoughtful as always. And gorgeous.
-- Edited by Lady Trueheart on Monday 22nd of November 2010 06:24:14 PM
You are welcome Zoo Keeper! and totally totally agree on the youtube gratitude......wherever would we be without it!!
Here is another awards acceptance speech from when Nic received the 2005 'Half Life Award' at the Cine Vegas Film Festival! rather fittingly for Con Air, whch has been in the news lately with rumours of a possible sequel. it is strangely edited and sadly Dennis Hopper, who co-starred with Nic in Red Rock West and was presenting the award, had his speech excluded, but a very touching hug passed between Nic and the late great Mr Hopper, and Nic honours him during his speech which is lovely.
You are most welcome Tues they really are beautiful to watch...you description of "outrageously gorgeous" does them justice! and my... how your english is improving!
Don't forget to visit the castle trophy room, to see all of Nics' film, career and humanitarian awards!
These are such awesome vids! Thanks for posting them, Lula! Unfortunatly, the first one doesn`t work for me, but the others are so great! It`s wonderful, to see our NIColicious MaverNIC recieving some of his well deserved awards, and presenting one to his co-star from "the rock"!
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