It’s always sad when one of the good guys is gone, and Paul Newman was certainly one the finer good guys.  While many of the roles he played were anything but good, in his role as a fellow human, there are very few who were any better.  His charitable work has not only improved the lives of thousands of people, he actually made salad taste better.  Just an average day in the office for him I suppose.  For today’s list, my favorite films he was involved with, in not particular order.

1)  Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid -  number one if for no other reason than his camp for kids got its name from the movie.

2)  Slap Shot – pure comedy from an actor otherwise not known for this aspect of his work. 

3)  Absence of Malice – A good guy with an edge.

4)  The Verdict  – could easily be my favorite on some days.  Watch for Bruce Willis and Jerry Seinfeld in the court room!

5)  The Sting – light hearted scam, who can resist?

6)  The Hudsucker Proxy – how can you go wrong with a Coen brothers film with Mr. Newman?

7)  Road to Perdition -  Where we see Paul playing the Piano, who would have ever imagined?

8)  Cars -  While we never see him, its always good to hear his voice.

9)  The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean -  “I know the law. And I have spent my entire life in its flagrant disregard.” 

10)  Hud -  Just goes to show, everyone seems to love the bad boys sometimes.

Here is hoping the Hole in the Wall Gang keeps up its fine work!