Kiss me. Can't here. A present from me (and K) to you

[hackthis_archive]

Many many moons ago, kattiya told me of a legend. The legend of James Dean and Paul Newman. Yes, pause. Breathe. The story goes that Paul Newman and James Dean did a screen test years ago for East of Eden, which you know, is a lot of hotass in one place, but the money shot being that they were involved. I was understandably dubious. And then I saw the clip below.

Whether the shenanigans went down before, during or after this test I'll let you judge, but let me tell you, I can't even call this UST. I know couples that don't ignite like this. In fact, let's call it, as kattiya says, "There is stuff happening." You cannot listen to Paul's nervous laugh, see the way he looks at Jimmy, or the way they mention *kissing* and call this straight.

The only straight thing here is the camera angle. Enjoy, babies.

There's a better version of the second half

So. Where is the slash for this? C'mon folks.

Comments

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I mean screen tests are always shot close, but they keep leaning into each other's space like there's some sort of gravitational pull.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

It's hot like whoa, I know.

[transtempts.livejournal.com]

I keep expecting one of them to REACH OUT. You know? They seem about to touch at ANY SECOND.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Help yourself.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

EXACTLY!

[transtempts.livejournal.com]

They are tangibly longing to be closer. Um yeah.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Well, Joanne Woodward did say Paul'd never leave her for another woman, but he might leave her for Bob.

[burntcopper.livejournal.com]

Fucking. hell. I... don't even. in my group, (which are admittedly a fairly licentious bunch) there would have been people going 'GET A ROOM. AND TELL ME YOU HAVE CONDOMS.' to *half* the eye-fucking going on there. Paul can;t look away from his lips. Bad sign.

[bunglegirl.livejournal.com]

GUH.

[sparky77.livejournal.com]

You really, really do. I'll give you a pony.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I didn't know about Olivier and Danny Kaye! I love Danny Kaye!

[fivil.livejournal.com]

OHGOD WHAT.

My brain, it is melting. The sheer awesome. Cannot comprehend.

This is why you're one of the best people I've ever friended on LJ.

[maurheti.livejournal.com]

KISS ME CAN'T HERE WHAAAT.

Dude. Before, during, and after. x 1000.

Also, James' smile and the nervous pen (?) tossing. YES.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I remember seeing the Celluloid Closet at some point. Vaguely. I drink copiously; do not hold this shady memory against me. ;-)

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Yes.

[melodylemming.livejournal.com]

Wow. Even having to watch without the sound on, that's--wow.

[aurora]

....

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

LOL. I'm glad I could be of service (and amusement).

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

The first time I saw the clips I think I watched them 5 times. If you watch the first one and the linked one together the picture is even better.

The corker (for me at least) is that I watch Paul and all I can do is think of Brad and a nervous laugh. Shut up, yes, I know, Brad with a nervous laugh would be the most adorable fucking thing ever. And the way he would keep looking at Nate's mouth and Nate would blush, but it would make him really bold. Like James Dean is nothing like Nate, but the way James focuses on the camera like he just knows Paul is there, nervous and wanting him.

[maurheti.livejournal.com]

Brad with a nervous laugh would be the most adorable fucking thing ever.

EVER. Yes.

Like James Dean is nothing like Nate, but the way James focuses on the camera like he just knows Paul is there, nervous and wanting him.

Nate would have that physical shock of awareness, adrenaline spiking, all, Holy SHIT, Brad's nervous? Because of me?! And then he'd lick his lips, just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. And Brad would swallow. And Nate would lean in just a little bit more.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

tell me a story about Brad's nervous laugh. is this a date that he thinks is a date and nate just thinks is drinks. oh, shit, the adorableness. Nate just in town to visit, sleeping on Brad's soft, completely driving Brad insane, the iceman is a big old puddle and then on Nate's last night they go out and Brad's all non sequiturs and nervous laughing, which makes Nate stare, with makes makes Brad laugh more, and then Nate leans across the table and Brad has to lean in to hear him and Nate's fingers brush against Brad's hand and he's like, Brad is this a date and Brad's like, um, um,

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Okay, I will think on this at the gym.

I even have a title.

[damaduende.livejournal.com]

I didn`t know Danny Kaye was gay. Period. Always love Danny Kaye. He shows up in a movie and I smile. And *fans herself* Monty Cliff...

[damaduende.livejournal.com]

That was really old school slash *beams* Love old school slash. I think Paul Newman is the cutest thing, with the bow tie and the giggle and the obviously "should we go to a room now or later?" vibe going on. Thanks for sharing, cause Im pretty sure I`d never have find this on my own.

[berrypop90.livejournal.com]

You've just made my day! I'm giggling like a maniac. THAT EYE CONTACT AT THE END. GUH. They're so cute! Esp. Paul in his bowtie. ♥