Satan’s Greatest Role – An Über Poll (1335 hits)
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Submitted by That Little Devil, Yozz (View user info) at 2008-07-16 12:20:47 EDT
I think it is in our nature to want to be "bad." Not evil, necessarily, but unrestrained by many of society's rules. We want to drink, smoke, fuck, act like jackasses, not go to work, if we do go to work tell our bosses to STFU, tell people on internet forums what we really think of them (even if we don't really think that of them), etc. We all THINK about robbing that bank for a quick score - but we are afraid of the legal consequences and, truth be told, most of us don't have it in us to do what is necessary to get away with it (i.e., shoot everybody in the place).
This whole subject has been on my mind recently. Specifically, the need for humans to have an external mechanism to control their behavior because they are unable to do so themselves. In a word - religion. And my musing on the subject has made me pay particular attention to the religious influences that surround us. I have not just become "aware" of these influences - I have a long history with the Roman Catholic Church. It is more like a research project - trying to understand how all of this (i.e., religion) evolved.
That is why I was fascinated when I recently saw Lucifer portrayed in a movie. I was immediately drawn in by the subject matter, and was a little surprised at how comfortable I was with the character. I LIKED HIM. The character was obviously EVIL (in that he could do unimaginably horrible things to kids, puppies and old ladies and have a good time doing it) , but I liked him - almost wanted to be him. Don't we all find ourselves rooting for the bad guy? I think it is just in our nature.
So, for a little entertainment, I thought we would do a poll -
What actor or actress has portrayed Satan best in a movie?
When answering, I would like you to keep a few things in mind. First, I am talking about Satan here. Otherwise known as Lucifer or "Scratch" in some circles. Remember, Lucifer was an angel who was cast out of Heaven and was subsequently referred to as Satan. We are not talking about devils or demons like
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Submitted by Doodles (user info) at 2008-08-27 09:10:29 EDT (#)
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As shandy's ex-wife.
I didn't actually read the post.
Submitted by mrwolf (user info) at 2008-08-27 08:57:24 EDT (#)
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Me likey.
Think you listed the best satans.
-P
Submitted by Lib (user info) at 2008-07-17 13:56:38 EDT (#)
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Can not make up my mind Pacino or Di Niro loved both those films.
Submitted by Yozz (user info) at 2008-07-17 09:13:15 EDT (#)
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Submitted by frankthebear (user info) at 2008-07-17 04:19:14 EDT (#)
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Richard Moll in "Dungeon Master."
I swear I'm not making this up
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Does not qualify. Although I have not seen the movie, all internet sources state that "Mestema" in "The Dungeonmaster" played by Richard Moll is a sorcerer - not Satan.
Wikipedia's entry: "A computer programmer/enthusiast Paul Bradford (Jeffery Byron), and his girlfriend Gwen (Leslie Wing), get sucked into another world where a sorcerer named Mestema, known as "The Dungeonmaster" (Richard Moll), has them interact in seven different scenarios/riddles to see who can survive. They must figure out how to escape from each scenario, which in most cases the riddle's solution involves zapping things with Bradford's wristband computer X-CaliBR8."
Submitted by sexualchocolate1984 (user info) at 2008-07-17 05:23:44 EDT (#)
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Got to be Pacino, the devils advocar is an awesome film.
Submitted by frankthebear (user info) at 2008-07-17 04:19:14 EDT (#)
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Richard Moll in "Dungeon Master."
I swear I'm not making this up
Submitted by Littlebint (user info) at 2008-07-17 03:42:32 EDT (#)
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Rosalinda celentano. Few women have pulled off the short short hair and still retained their beauty. Afterall Lucifer was supposed to be the most beautiful of the angels
Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2008-07-17 01:25:26 EDT (#)
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Elizabeth Hurley
Submitted by Falafel (user info) at 2008-07-17 00:51:54 EDT (#)
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Vote: Gabriel
+2 for the last pic
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-07-16 23:23:04 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-07-16 13:02:46 EDT (#)
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I sure wish that I knew how to do photoshop...photo editor...whatever the hell it's called when you do a post with lots of pictures.
then, my next post could have like, 12 pictures of Shlongy for Uber's enjoyment.
PS. Elizabeth Hurley wins!
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E-mail them to me, big boy. I'll fix you up. Heh.
Submitted by Susie_Derkins (user info) at 2008-07-16 22:49:26 EDT (#)
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Vee-Dub, representing Deutschland.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-07-16 19:23:10 EDT (#)
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I would go with Pacino. This was quite timely, as I've been spending most of the last few days considering how one would take the steps necessary to become an international drug kingpin.
I've also frequently thought out how I would go about killing people, or robbing places. The dark side is always there, but it's balanced, because one can't exist without the other, and there's the other part of me that made me put up 3 new bird-feeders today before I played with my dogs.
Submitted by Yozz (user info) at 2008-07-16 18:29:47 EDT (#)
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German engineering in the house - ja.
Submitted by Susie_Derkins (user info) at 2008-07-16 18:12:40 EDT (#)
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I've only seen The Prophecy, but I love Peter Stormare. He's frightening looking, but makes me laugh as a German ride un-pimper.
Submitted by VileSin (user info) at 2008-07-16 17:42:38 EDT (#)
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Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:38:07 EDT (#)
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Stormare hands down winner.
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The giggling is what did it for me.
Submitted by Yozz (user info) at 2008-07-16 17:07:19 EDT (#)
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What - upset that you didn't think of this first, Mr. "Bael Z. Bub"? Why don't you go and listen to your George Carlin records and choke on a dick.
Submitted by DaBeast (user info) at 2008-07-16 16:20:57 EDT (#)
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Too narrow, too limited, too christian. Put on some Wagner and I'll send Loki and Tiamat over to edumacate you. Will we be asked to define the term "evil" during the next recess or will you have time to task us with such between your vain attempts to avoid Melvins and Swirlees?
Submitted by Yozz (user info) at 2008-07-16 15:47:14 EDT (#)
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Robert Judd had a really limited career. I'm pretty sure this was his only role - or one out of two. Funny thing is, he died shortly after the film (Crossroads) was released.
Submitted by Ballare (user info) at 2008-07-16 15:39:10 EDT (#)
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Al Fucking Pacino
Submitted by Cyrus (user info) at 2008-07-16 15:38:23 EDT (#)
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Laird Creegar - and thanks for that.
I saw this as a kid and never forgot it, but I never knew the actor or the name of the movie until now.
It made an impression on me so that I've always pictured Satan that way, as an executive/ambassador type sitting behind a big fancy desk, not a red-skinned horned ugly nasty critter.
Honorable mention to Robert Judd whoever the hell he is. For me, there is something really demonic about a skinney skull-faced old black man. I once ate too much peyote before a Jefferson Starship concert and spent most of the concert scared shiteless that Papa John Creech was going take the Iowa City Fieldhouse and everyone in it straight down to hell.
Submitted by Yozz (user info) at 2008-07-16 15:33:41 EDT (#)
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My choice is Viggo although Celentano's character scared the piss out of me. To me, Viggo had that perfect blend of intellectual and feral. He was the most loathesome of creatures and angelic perfect at the same time. Peter Stormare gets honorable mention.
Submitted by Yozz (user info) at 2008-07-16 15:29:39 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2008-07-16 15:12:06 EDT (#)
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watching De Niro eat that hard-boiled egg, god damn.
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I thought the same thing.
Submitted by triangle_man (user info) at 2008-07-16 15:19:45 EDT (#)
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Lisa Bonet....that's the devil
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2008-07-16 15:12:06 EDT (#)
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Great selection here!
De Niro in Angel Heart, no contest. The movie kinda blows (the book was excellent, I think it was called Fallen Angel, read it a long time ago) but watching De Niro eat that hard-boiled egg, god damn.
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:56:01 EDT (#)
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Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-07-16 19:30:49 BST (#)
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you did see my e-mail in the the reply you just cut and pasted, right?
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No :(
Oh I am retarded.
I will forward the email to you both. I will also attach a boob shot to one lucky user...
*drum roll*
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:40:56 EDT (#)
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Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 13:11:55 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-07-16 18:02:46 BST (#)
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I sure wish that I knew how to do photoshop...photo editor...whatever the hell it's called when you do a post with lots of pictures.
then, my next post could have like, 12 pictures of Shlongy for Uber's enjoyment.
PS. Elizabeth Hurley wins!
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I have a paint template, with instructions, that a sweet Uber elder sent me. You are welcome to it, if you like. In place of the 'boob' or 'hole' shot.
Email me the template please...and then get out of the way...I have nothing but pictures of my beautiful self all over my hard drive!
Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:30:49 EDT (#)
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you did see my e-mail in the the reply you just cut and pasted, right?
The naked pics will have to wait till after I get the photoshop.
I'll have to remove a few inche..er.feet from the end.
I cant have you passing out from viewing my awsomeness now can I?
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:28:49 EDT (#)
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walk, talk, i got the lot BABY!!
HUGE?? You are thinking of appolos head
Submitted by messmind (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:27:14 EDT (#)
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Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:24:34 EDT (#)
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rorrim! :)
Hey, sweety ! I'm not really dressed for alterism today..;-)
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:26:25 EDT (#)
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Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-07-16 18:37:14 BST (#)
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Orphelia,
I'd take a copy of that template if Shlongy isn't interested.
fallen.uber at gmail.com
just think, I could make sucky posts with pictures!!!
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I only just saw this. I will email it you. My email is on my first few posts or you can post your address here. What ever suits you, privacy wise.
I will of course, expect naked pics in return.
Submitted by SgtHartman (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:24:52 EDT (#)
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Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:19:39 EDT (#)
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Submitted by SgtHartman (user info) at 2008-07-16 19:08:12 BST (#)
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Submitted by experima (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:04:08 EDT (#)
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hey EI, emailed you
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I've never wanted to be an english chap who likes to take pics of himself pooping before.
but this EI is slowly changing my mind.
he gets e-mails, he gets personal messages!!
what a fellow.
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He has a charm.
I will email you one day. When I get round to it. :)
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*waits patiently on the end of his seat*
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:24:34 EDT (#)
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rorrim! :)
Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:24:32 EDT (#)
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Thanks EI
I guess.
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:23:52 EDT (#)
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emission has got the talk and most certainly has the walk to follow it up.
I have seen the pictures.
HUGE.
;)
Submitted by messmind (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:23:48 EDT (#)
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I vote for myself, for my great performance in 'armageddon today', in which i will
star in ....2035 I have foreseen it.
All crap aside, Al Pacino is marvelous as a losing devil.
Great post, i had a chat 'bout satan with my coworker today, discussing if we should call him ctulhu or just plain satan. I vote ctulhu anyday.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:21:32 EDT (#)
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my poops are golden, THATS why
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:19:39 EDT (#)
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Submitted by SgtHartman (user info) at 2008-07-16 19:08:12 BST (#)
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Submitted by experima (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:04:08 EDT (#)
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hey EI, emailed you
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I've never wanted to be an english chap who likes to take pics of himself pooping before.
but this EI is slowly changing my mind.
he gets e-mails, he gets personal messages!!
what a fellow.
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He has a charm.
I will email you one day. When I get round to it. :)
Submitted by SgtHartman (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:08:12 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by experima (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:04:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
hey EI, emailed you
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I've never wanted to be an english chap who likes to take pics of himself pooping before.
but this EI is slowly changing my mind.
he gets e-mails, he gets personal messages!!
what a fellow.
Submitted by experima (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:04:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
hey EI, emailed you
Submitted by polyamorousaj (user info) at 2008-07-16 14:02:35 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
The #9 from The Devil and Daniel Johnston.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2008-07-16 13:50:36 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
If Orphelia gives you that Fallen will you post more? If so I advise against her generosity.
Truthfully I just enjoy your crappy posts, dont spoil them with going pro!
Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-07-16 13:37:14 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Orphelia,
I'd take a copy of that template if Shlongy isn't interested.
fallen.uber at gmail.com
just think, I could make sucky posts with pictures!!!
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 13:11:55 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-07-16 18:02:46 BST (#)
Ranking: 2
I sure wish that I knew how to do photoshop...photo editor...whatever the hell it's called when you do a post with lots of pictures.
then, my next post could have like, 12 pictures of Shlongy for Uber's enjoyment.
PS. Elizabeth Hurley wins!
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I have a paint template, with instructions, that a sweet Uber elder sent me. You are welcome to it, if you like. In place of the 'boob' or 'hole' shot.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2008-07-16 13:04:09 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Put Celentano's performance in Hurley's body and you've got a winner.
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-07-16 13:02:46 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I sure wish that I knew how to do photoshop...photo editor...whatever the hell it's called when you do a post with lots of pictures.
then, my next post could have like, 12 pictures of Shlongy for Uber's enjoyment.
PS. Elizabeth Hurley wins!
Submitted by shadow (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:46:01 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:28:57 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I dunno but I'll tell you that I'd love, LOVE, to see.....
I want to see a ridiculously hot male stripper come out dressed as a priest, and then strip to 'Devil Inside' by INXS or 'Personal Jesus' be Depeche Mode.
Yup. Good n' blasphemous!
Ladies, who is with me on this?
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I second.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:43:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I'm with forensic.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:40:40 EDT (#)
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When I was watching 3:10 to Yuma I thought about that... Why do I always root for the bad guy? I love the bad guys.
I heard somewhere, probably in my freshman psych class at the Univ., that there is a part of your brain that houses religion and beliefs. People who get in accidents and fuck this part up tend to stop beliving in god.
Or maybe I just dreampt that.
Submitted by SgtHartman (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:39:03 EDT (#)
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I think you may have missed Leland Gaunt from Needful Things
otherwise throw up the devil horns.
P.S. the devil from Legend is the most awesomest devil ever.
Submitted by FALLEN (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:38:07 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Stormare hands down winner.
Gaimans Lucifer is good too.
Orphelia sighting!!
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:31:40 EDT (#)
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I don't know about Satan, but Bengt Ekeroth was a fantastic 'Death' in the Seventh Seal.
I'll have to think (more) about Satan.
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:28:57 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
I dunno but I'll tell you that I'd love, LOVE, to see.....
I want to see a ridiculously hot male stripper come out dressed as a priest, and then strip to 'Devil Inside' by INXS or 'Personal Jesus' be Depeche Mode.
Yup. Good n' blasphemous!
Ladies, who is with me on this?
Submitted by shadow (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:27:28 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
NO I LIED.
Piers Anthony's "For Love of Evil" and the Incarnations series that led up to it.
FANTASTIC.
Submitted by shadow (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:26:41 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Neil Gaiman's Sandman had a pretty good Lucifer.
Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:26:34 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by Yozz (user info) at 2008-07-16 17:23:42 BST (#)
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I, Lucifer will soon be released as a major motion film.
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O RLY?
I'll be interested to see how they do it. The book was great.
Submitted by The_Drake (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:24:22 EDT (#)
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Dave Grohl in Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny
Submitted by Yozz (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:23:42 EDT (#)
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I, Lucifer will soon be released as a major motion film.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:23:15 EDT (#)
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Pacino all the way. Devil's Advocate is a primo camp masterpiece. Pacino's scenery chewing almost makes you forget about Keanu's horrific mule-skinner accent.
Submitted by F.J.Bell (user info) at 2008-07-16 12:22:52 EDT (#)
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Dunno about in movies but this is a FANTASTIC book on the subject, written from Lucifer's P.O.V.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/I-Lucifer-Glen-Duncan/dp/0743220137