Think about the contemporary actors of today who are considered by the media and popular opinion to define and embody what is badass. The Rock, Jason Statham, Gerard Butler. All these glorified dingleberries ain't got shit on the forefathers of badassdom. Their glamour biceps and carefully applied guyliner doesn't compare to the raw, gritty manliness that was present in the past. When I say forefather I have a few people in mind, but today I'm going to talk about one in particular, my dude Steve McQueen.
To start, think about every dope ass car chase scene you've seen on TV, in the movies or on the internet. Fast and the Furious, Gone in 60 Seconds, Italian Job etc.etc.etc. All of that was directly influenced by the legendary and balls to the walls car chase scene that McQueen stars in, in the hit film Bullit.
McQueen had the acting ability to back up all his crazy stunts. Some of my favorites McQueen flicks that I would strongly recommend would be The Great Escape, Papillon, The Sand Pebbles and The Magnificent Seven.
McQueen's screen presence was truly amazing, and he captivated and took over whatever movie he decided to do. Steve unfortunately passed away at the age of 50, but still left an indefinite mark on Hollywood and the film industry in general.
And now I'll leave you with the scene that started it all.
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