Rudy's appeal
I think some men and women in the industry, who just didn't "get it", reduced Rudy's appeal to being one that he himself created by playing up a sexual nature with a come hither stare and smoldering eyes. For me, although it is certainly part of the attraction of Valentino, it is not what is so attractive and appealing about him.
For me, and I believe many of his fans, I see something more in him than that. And what it is, is a genuine warmth and inviting cheerfulness from the core of who he was and the core of where he lived in himself.
For instance, if you watch the Sheik at the point where Diane, now dressing like an Arab, comes into the tent where Amhed is singing, she stops remembering the song being sung under her window. When he sees her, he stops singing and walks toward the opening of his room, and grabs the curtain (which make a door way) and smiles at her. It is here where he is just beaming with such warmth and radiance, it is irresistible --- like the smile of an angel seen when making it to heaven. It is so genuine and loving, no wonder we flock to it.
Another place I found this genuine love-filled spirit is in The Eagle. It is when Valdimir goes to retrieve the donkey from Kyrilla's goons. He lifts up the bandit from the horse, and grabs the money from his pocket than drops the guy on the donkey which bucks him away and Valdimir takes the horse instead.
When he comes back in the next frame, Rudy is smiling (maybe at someone) and he looks gleeful and so happy. If you watch this scene carefully you will notice that even during this very dark time in his life (Natasha was leaving him) he is still a loving, warm, darling ... it can't be missed.
So, although many may have had a hard time understanding the true appeal of Rudy and the rabid fanbase that loves him so, and recklessly chalking it up to sex (because what else is there, I say sarcastically) it is something more innocent and captivating and more rare, than anyone could possibly ever know.
For me, and I believe many of his fans, I see something more in him than that. And what it is, is a genuine warmth and inviting cheerfulness from the core of who he was and the core of where he lived in himself.
For instance, if you watch the Sheik at the point where Diane, now dressing like an Arab, comes into the tent where Amhed is singing, she stops remembering the song being sung under her window. When he sees her, he stops singing and walks toward the opening of his room, and grabs the curtain (which make a door way) and smiles at her. It is here where he is just beaming with such warmth and radiance, it is irresistible --- like the smile of an angel seen when making it to heaven. It is so genuine and loving, no wonder we flock to it.
Another place I found this genuine love-filled spirit is in The Eagle. It is when Valdimir goes to retrieve the donkey from Kyrilla's goons. He lifts up the bandit from the horse, and grabs the money from his pocket than drops the guy on the donkey which bucks him away and Valdimir takes the horse instead.
When he comes back in the next frame, Rudy is smiling (maybe at someone) and he looks gleeful and so happy. If you watch this scene carefully you will notice that even during this very dark time in his life (Natasha was leaving him) he is still a loving, warm, darling ... it can't be missed.
So, although many may have had a hard time understanding the true appeal of Rudy and the rabid fanbase that loves him so, and recklessly chalking it up to sex (because what else is there, I say sarcastically) it is something more innocent and captivating and more rare, than anyone could possibly ever know.
Labels: Oh Rudy
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