tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post3260983825871922970..comments2024-03-29T00:29:43.074-04:00Comments on Best Actor: Alternate Best Actor 2005: Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Mysterious SkinLouis Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-6023662062088288892016-11-23T06:43:05.506-05:002016-11-23T06:43:05.506-05:00Luke:
Edgerton (Low 4.5 or a Strong 4) He does m...Luke: <br /><br />Edgerton (Low 4.5 or a Strong 4) He does mumble but it feels appropriate to his character as he makes the character a man of a period, his chemistry with Negga is very warm and low key as otherwise the film would be a disaster. I felt like he got across the slow but endearing hard working type without overdoing it, maybe his character is a tad simple but I think thats because the film chooses 2 do that.<br />RatedRStarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-26156884603991664312016-11-23T06:12:22.149-05:002016-11-23T06:12:22.149-05:00I am not necessarily a religious person but I find...I am not necessarily a religious person but I find the story fascinating.RatedRStarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-18068342547093351062016-11-23T06:01:40.610-05:002016-11-23T06:01:40.610-05:00RatedRStar: Your rating and thoughts on Edgerton.RatedRStar: Your rating and thoughts on Edgerton.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-86999053860440467292016-11-23T05:59:45.683-05:002016-11-23T05:59:45.683-05:00Does anyone think the excellent trailer was being ...Does anyone think the excellent trailer was being very clever at only showing Liam Neeson in 2 brief shots, like they know that he has big importance as well as the buzz surrounding him so its like a nice little tease.<br /><br />I also saw Loving, I thought it was just ok, I did like Edgerton and Negga a lot though, I actually thought the film was quite slow though like it took so long to get to a fairly obvious conclusion, I am certain this film could have been 90 minutes.RatedRStarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-45159960689884625002016-11-23T05:52:23.340-05:002016-11-23T05:52:23.340-05:00Louis it doesn't matter about the Silence ques...Louis it doesn't matter about the Silence question since I just saw your comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-49291157587562599792016-11-23T05:40:26.074-05:002016-11-23T05:40:26.074-05:00Louis what do you reckon to the Silence trailer?Louis what do you reckon to the Silence trailer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-74203510130807565752016-11-23T03:31:56.424-05:002016-11-23T03:31:56.424-05:00Silence looks absolutely marvellous. Silence looks absolutely marvellous. Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-9668445557872530012016-11-22T23:42:28.968-05:002016-11-22T23:42:28.968-05:00Someone told me about an obscure indie called The ...Someone told me about an obscure indie called The Tree where Csokas was actually really good. I should probably check it out.Robert MacFarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264501767985746886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-52257528103643050942016-11-22T23:23:17.381-05:002016-11-22T23:23:17.381-05:00Anonymous:
Loving as a film suggests Nichols migh...Anonymous:<br /><br />Loving as a film suggests Nichols might be taking the wrong path as a filmmaker. He seems to be abandoning his earlier style somewhat to become more Speilbergian, which doesn't suit him well. The film of course has its heart in the right place, but it doesn't quite choose its path well. Nichols never makes the choice to tell the story through the small moments or the big picture. He tries both and the film suffers for it. The biggest problem is in the balance. Those small moments are the best moments in the film. Nichols has a real grasp to find the beauty in just simple human interactions and I wish the film had bothered to explore the Loving's relationship in more detail because of that. The film though always felt constrained by the plot mechanics, which has not been the best part of any of Nichols's films. These scenes are excessively standard and tonally off at times, more on that down below. He never favors either side leaving the whole film without a clear voice. <br /><br />Robert:<br /><br />Negga - 4.5(It's luminous work even though she does not have a great deal to work with. Now one could argue because the Lovings were simple folk, but I'd counter argue that fails to detail even their simple life all that well. Negga however makes up for it best she can with just how honestly she realizes this person, even within the constraints of the film. No reaction is false, no moment seems wrong. She has a real natural chemistry with Edgerton that feels like an underlying fact. There is poignancy in her work just through this genuine person she brings to life. She feels real, even if the film makes you an acquaintance to her at best.)<br /><br />Kroll - 2(Okay here's the tonal problem. Kroll isn't terrible all the time, but he's really bad some of the time. There are these few moments where he winks towards the camera which feels completely at odds with what Edgerton and Negga are doing as well as what Nichols seems to be aiming for. He seems like he's going for kind of Jeff Goldblum thing, but Goldblum can pull it off Kroll can't)<br /><br />Shannon - 3(It's only like a scene and a half, but it's a good scene. Shannon understands what Nichols is going for and helps to realize that to a degree with just an earnest representation of a nice guy trying to get to know these people.)<br /><br />Csokas - 2.5(To be fair he could have been much worse, considering he's Csokas. Luckily not much is required of him, and what he does do is acceptable though not noteworthy.)Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-34649659416825009182016-11-22T23:02:32.148-05:002016-11-22T23:02:32.148-05:00Thoughts on the film too. Thoughts on the film too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-48983816562220602062016-11-22T22:59:53.594-05:002016-11-22T22:59:53.594-05:00Also, Louis, your ratings and thoughts on the Lovi...Also, Louis, your ratings and thoughts on the Loving cast?Robert MacFarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264501767985746886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-33645864042384698752016-11-22T22:53:13.566-05:002016-11-22T22:53:13.566-05:00I saw the trailer on another site. Totally beautif...I saw the trailer on another site. Totally beautiful. Robert MacFarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264501767985746886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-24936655596021935622016-11-22T22:33:09.526-05:002016-11-22T22:33:09.526-05:0094dk1:
Luckily I caught it in time. Looks beautif...94dk1:<br /><br />Luckily I caught it in time. Looks beautiful, and my expectations are as they were, very high. After Hacksaw I'll definitely reserve judgment until I see the film when it comes to Garfield's accent. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-17654698631225061192016-11-22T22:28:44.098-05:002016-11-22T22:28:44.098-05:00Nevermind. It's private now :(. The cinematogr...Nevermind. It's private now :(. The cinematography was downright beautiful and I could see Prieto winning. Only a couple of shots of Neeson in the trailer. Garfield and Driver do have slight Portuguese accents but I don't think they were distracting. Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-1980876043949389582016-11-22T22:08:00.535-05:002016-11-22T22:08:00.535-05:00The trailer for Silence is finally here! =D
https...The trailer for Silence is finally here! =D<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIZ7lsCKTUQBryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-16561189605654058752016-11-22T21:23:58.832-05:002016-11-22T21:23:58.832-05:00I saw Loving.
Luke:
I might do a double feature...I saw Loving. <br /><br />Luke:<br /><br />I might do a double feature tomorrow with that and Allied. <br /><br />RatedRStar:<br /><br />He's there, and I think I mentioned him back then. In short I enjoy him there too. <br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />Cyclops is simplified, I'd love to see the character given justice, and he plays it on that level. He just is used as the other guy against Wolverine no more, and Marsden doesn't elevate it past that point, though he's decent doing that routine. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-1749045643085630302016-11-22T17:26:53.733-05:002016-11-22T17:26:53.733-05:00Louis: Are you seeing Fantastic Beasts anytime soo...Louis: Are you seeing Fantastic Beasts anytime soon.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-69931822400159228072016-11-22T17:12:54.992-05:002016-11-22T17:12:54.992-05:00I've found Marsden to be incredibly bland in e...I've found Marsden to be incredibly bland in everything I've seen bar Enchanted and Hairspray, where I thought he was an absolute delight in both.<br /><br />Also saw Fantastic Beasts. Really enjoyed it, though I certainly have reservations.<br /><br />Redmayne - 4<br />Fogler - 4<br />Waterston - 3 (would be higher if she'd eased up a bit at the start)<br />Sudol - 3.5<br />Farrell - 3 <br />Miller - 2<br />Morton - 2.5<br />The cameo - 1 (reminded me of Dark Shadows)<br />Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-8448795499145442162016-11-22T13:57:47.266-05:002016-11-22T13:57:47.266-05:00Louis: What are your thoughts on James Marsden as ...Louis: What are your thoughts on James Marsden as Cyclops? I think he was a bit young for Janssen's Jean Grey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-78493277964086980262016-11-22T13:52:29.875-05:002016-11-22T13:52:29.875-05:00I actually really like the first Rush Hour movie a...I actually really like the first Rush Hour movie and that is mostly because of Tucker. I also think that outside of films Chris Tucker and Michael Jackson make a pretty cool duo lol<br /><br />Louis I dont think you put Tucker on 1997 supporting for The Fifth Element which is probably the most divisive performance he gave, what you reckon to him?RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-22583549916726356872016-11-22T13:11:12.617-05:002016-11-22T13:11:12.617-05:00I'd go much higher for Keaton myself, I always...I'd go much higher for Keaton myself, I always thought he added a lot to a pretty entertaining role.Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-17062258875458736012016-11-22T13:05:25.981-05:002016-11-22T13:05:25.981-05:00Matt:
Murray - 2.5(There is not anything wrong w...Matt: <br /><br />Murray - 2.5(There is not anything wrong with his performance in that he is what he should be. The thing is I feel he's meant to be endearing more than completely intolerable but the problem is I find myself sympathizing a bit too much with Dreyfuss's character, which I don't think was quite the intention.)<br /><br />Dreyfuss - 3.5(Honestly I could go up with him. I find his performance is a rather amusing portrayal of a man being slowly driven to madness by old Bob. He really gives the decent the gradual quality it needs despite the lightweight nature of the film. I particularly enjoy his final scenes where he's gone completely off the deep end, and I can't help but feel sorry for him even when he's about to commit a homicide.)<br /><br />Calvin:<br /><br />Keaton - 3(Never felt his role went beyond a bit of exposition in terms of what he does. Honestly I think the role could have nothing at all, but Keaton gives it some life through his usual energy.)<br /><br />Tucker - 3(Hey who doesn't like a bit of Chris Tucker. Most people apparently do not, but I do for whatever reason. It's a few minutes of his usual shtick and works well for the theoretical punchline.)<br /><br />Fonda - 2.5(Her performance never quite worked for me. I don't think she's actively bad, but I could imagine someone being a true scene stealer in this. For example her final scene with De Niro could have been truly memorable if she had made more of an impact throughout. She's there, she's fine but that's about it for me.)<br /><br />Tahmeed:<br /><br />Macy - 3.5(I don't think he makes that much of an impact, though he's fine, until his final scene. He's pretty great with his final scene though where he brings the right darkly comic edge to his character's rather subtle reaction throughout the scene.)Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-49284034999043141072016-11-22T12:55:19.076-05:002016-11-22T12:55:19.076-05:00As for actress, Negga is the only I would have one...As for actress, Negga is the only I would have one or two doubts over but I think she probably at the very least will get SAG/GG/Bafta nominations.RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-1154317616819185672016-11-22T12:52:22.088-05:002016-11-22T12:52:22.088-05:00I think Gosling needs a SAG nomination and then I ...I think Gosling needs a SAG nomination and then I think he is in, a GG win isnt enough I think and this could easily be another Blue Valentine/Amour situation where the actress gets all the buzz and the actor doesn't.RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-38844393514195801132016-11-22T12:49:43.297-05:002016-11-22T12:49:43.297-05:00For best actress, I think Negga, Stone, Portman an...For best actress, I think Negga, Stone, Portman and Benning are safe choices too. The fifth spot is trickier...<br />Also, I think it could be possible for Villeneuve to receive his first nom. :)Álex Marquéshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821212990738471676noreply@blogger.com