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

[sparky77.livejournal.com]

Old school slash makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

[atticlibrarian.livejournal.com]

WOW. That is absolutely fantastic. How could anyone not see all the eye-fucking going on there?

[amberlynne.livejournal.com]

Paul does that staring at his lips thing that always makes me nnnnngh.

[ceitean.livejournal.com]

...whut. James De-what.

edit: also, hi! *waves*

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I have to admit that Paul gave me a VERY strong Brad vibe. The nervous laugh, the staring at his mouth, I was like DUDE!

[amberlynne.livejournal.com]

I am sure there is an AU in there somewhere. *G* But yeah, that's pretty much what I was thinking.

A little bit of this:


and also this:

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Dude, the bowtie and the cigarette behind his ear? I confess I had GK does Entourage thoughts, so thank GOD I got that shit out my system with Merlin.

[isagel.livejournal.com]

I am so blown away by Paul's nervous laugh. They both seem so SHY. And God, yes, the vibe is just so...wow.

I guess we'll never know, but it would be nice if the bisexuality rumours were true; I'd enjoy being able to claim Paul Newman as one of my people.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Um, your icon? How can I procure one of those?

Also, dude, the eye-fucking left me wondering if they were just going to go at it then. That part at the end where James Dean sort of spins away from Paul? I was like, why are we spinning? Did he grope your ass last time you did this or what?

[harborshore.livejournal.com]

...no, coherency just went right out of the fucking window. The way they're smiling, there? Wow, wow, wow.

[transtempts.livejournal.com]

Just- *blinks* THE LOOKING. I mean..and the PROXIMITY.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Your subtlety does you credit. *smirk* Did you see I did comment fic for trolleys about Brad working/owning the naked cleaning service?

[atticlibrarian.livejournal.com]

I wish I knew. I'd probably be in rehab for abuse of those. Or dead.

HAHAHA I would have loved to have seen that. You can't deny your epic love boys! That must be why you're not even trying. And for this we thank you.

Okay I have to go flail some more. I think Stark surprised Rudy will do the trick.

[sparky77.livejournal.com]

I confess I had GK does Entourage thoughts, so thank GOD I got that shit out my system with Merlin.
I'm pretty sure that sort of shit never leaves your system.

And I keep on thinking there should be some sort of old school slash challenge thingy and that clip is very inspiring.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I want slash for that so badly my brain cries. I don't want to write anything, but I kinda really want to write that.

[mecurtin.livejournal.com]

I am linking to the HOT. *EXPLODES*

[thexpuzzler.livejournal.com]

OMG OMG OMG thank you, that made my day so much better <3
Oh god the GIGGLING. (Like, when someone in fanfic writes about a grown man that 'he giggled' I swear I would boggle, but some guys just DO and it should be weird but it's just hilariously awesome...)
THANKS. (I'll be stealing this and re-posting if that's ok)

[cosmic.livejournal.com]

But this is making my OTPest of all OTPs, Paul Newman/Robert Redford, a litle less shiny and perfect!

Also: holy smokes that screentest is hot. I'd seen a shorter version before but. YOWZA.

[wolkendunst.livejournal.com]

Wow, Paul Newman is so obviously crushing on James Dean, that's amazing!

I recently read that Laurence Olivier had an affair with Danny Kaye. It is actually funny, how many male movie stars I adored when I was younger (Danny Kaye, for example), were actually gay or at least bi. I still vividly remember my crush on Montgomery Clift in Red River. Good Times.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

That is what we call chemistree. Yes, 'tree' at the end for all the sexual climbing you want to do.

Hi!

[sprat.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I remember the "kiss me" part of this clip from The Celluloid Closet, which was a documentary about old school queer Hollywood that's totally worth checking out if you like this kind of thing. The Red River stuff makes me LOL to this day.

[kismeteve.livejournal.com]

Oh man, Montgomery Clift. He was stunning.

[amberlynne.livejournal.com]

I don't even know what the word means, yo. :D

NO I DID NOT! YAY! *runs over to read*

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I am so blown away by Paul's nervous laugh. They both seem so SHY. And God, yes, the vibe is just so...wow.

Inorite! And the bowtie!

I'd enjoy being able to claim Paul Newman as one of my people.

LOL!

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Inorite?