tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post3360408648030976180..comments2024-03-27T23:38:00.783-04:00Comments on Best Actor: Alternate Best Actor 2017: Harry Dean Stanton in LuckyLouis Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-87731262688428988492018-02-22T11:13:12.259-05:002018-02-22T11:13:12.259-05:00Luke:
A scene that does have things worthwhile in...Luke:<br /><br />A scene that does have things worthwhile in it, the Plagueis story is one of the better pieces of writing from Lucas in the prequels, though that isn't say too much, and McDiarmid's delivery is fairly remarkable, even with the multiple head turns. Although even that it does have strange things like Lucas's weird visual manipulation of Christensen's performance and the "opera" is an attempt at a cool visual but only an attempt. It is an example of the prequels having potential, but still not quite realizing it. <br /><br />Well for the moment here's my unranked top twenty:<br /><br />Richard Attenborough<br />James Cagney<br />Tom Courtenay<br />Daniel Day-Lewis<br />Robert Duvall<br />Ben Foster<br />Alec Guinness<br />Gene Hackman<br />Tom Hardy<br />James Mason<br />Toshiro Mifune<br />Viggo Mortensen<br />Tatsuya Nakadai<br />Gary Oldman<br />Laurence Olivier<br />Robert Shaw<br />Harry Dean Stanton<br />James Stewart<br />Claude Rains<br />Edward G. Robinson<br /><br />Yes I know, and I am hating myself for leaving off Raul Julia. <br /><br />I'd like to make annual montage first, but I will update the wins page after that. <br /><br />Tahmeed:<br /><br />Rodriguez - 2.5(There's nothing wrong with her performance however I would deign this character as a weaker part of the film just because the role is a bit cliched. She's more than fine in her brief moments of just portraying an extreme fearful exasperation but she doesn't is granted more to do than that.)<br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />1. In the cellar - Take Shelter<br />2. Only thing I felt sorry for - The Iceman<br />3. Birds - Take Shelter<br />4. A final "vision" - Take Shelter<br />5. Kill each Other's Families - The Iceman<br />6. Breakdown - Take Shelter<br />7. "Pray to God" - The Iceman<br />8. Eviction - 99 Homes<br />9. Visiting his mother - Take Shelter<br />10. Audition - The Iceman<br />11. Opening - 99 Homes<br />12. Visiting a psychiatrist - Take Shelter<br />13. Ambulance Drivers - Premium Rush<br />14. Insulting his girlfriend - The Iceman<br />15. Samson - The Shape of Water<br />16. Being Fired - Take Shelter<br />17. Thanks for the Fingers - Premium Rush<br />18. Buying Friendship - Elvis & Nixon<br />19. Reintroduction - Nocturnal Animals<br />20. Confronting the zealot - Midnight Special<br /><br />Honorable mention to "WRESTLEMANIA!" from Groundhog Day. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-5208927147960430502018-02-22T10:45:41.327-05:002018-02-22T10:45:41.327-05:00Since 2008 is coming next, my lead lineup is:
PSH...Since 2008 is coming next, my lead lineup is:<br /><br />PSH - Synecdoche, New York<br />Mikkelsen - Flame & Citron<br />Yoon-Seok - The Chaser<br />Joaquin Phoenix - Two Lovers<br />Johannes Krisch - Revanche<br /><br />Others for consideration:<br />Vincent Cassel - Mesrine<br />Kåre Hedebrant - Let The Right One In<br />Song Kang-Ho - The Good, The Bad, The Weird<br />Leung/Kaneshiro - Red Cliff<br />Harrelson - Transsiberian<br />Fassbender - Eden LakeLuke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-69140339278339750652018-02-22T09:56:24.006-05:002018-02-22T09:56:24.006-05:00Louis: Could you post your 2017 winners on the My ...Louis: Could you post your 2017 winners on the My Wins page.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-61328774865221542192018-02-22T08:30:04.998-05:002018-02-22T08:30:04.998-05:00There ain't enough Mifune faces, man. What a t...There ain't enough Mifune faces, man. What a tribute to the greatest character actor of all time.<br /><br />I gotta say, though, I don't think it's as clear-cut that he's top of the year for me, as Gosling is *definitely* right up there. If ever there was a year for Louis to deign a tie, it might be this one.<br /><br />Fun fact: Harry Dean Stanton was always my desired choice for Deckard. Imagine him, instead of doing "Lucky," in "2049" as his farewell. Placing that gnarled old hand against the glass.Psifoniannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-45647010142832249792018-02-22T08:15:08.487-05:002018-02-22T08:15:08.487-05:00Louis: Ratings and thoughts on Elizabeth Rodriguez...Louis: Ratings and thoughts on Elizabeth Rodriguez in Logan.Tahmeed Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946081425647648210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-38903467752400582052018-02-22T07:48:37.738-05:002018-02-22T07:48:37.738-05:00Louis: What's your current top ten actors list...Louis: What's your current top ten actors list.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-34062960972339361522018-02-22T07:45:22.497-05:002018-02-22T07:45:22.497-05:00Louis: Is Stanton in your top 10 actors list. Louis: Is Stanton in your top 10 actors list. Tahmeed Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946081425647648210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-11897672014498018062018-02-22T07:10:38.443-05:002018-02-22T07:10:38.443-05:00Louis: your top 20 michael shannon acting momentsLouis: your top 20 michael shannon acting momentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-88417573332991329262018-02-22T05:54:00.961-05:002018-02-22T05:54:00.961-05:00Louis: Your thoughts on the opera scene in Revenge...Louis: Your thoughts on the opera scene in Revenge Of The Sith.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-75323701876276440782018-02-22T04:41:03.231-05:002018-02-22T04:41:03.231-05:00Louis: Having looked at both Chastain and Adams, I...Louis: Having looked at both Chastain and Adams, I have to agree with you. Reason I chose Adams initially was that I've been somewhat off on Chastain lately and was very disappointed in her work in Crimson Peak albeit as the antagonist compared to Beverley. Just hope she'll deliver this time.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-8871725360531925642018-02-22T04:08:29.269-05:002018-02-22T04:08:29.269-05:00Tahmeed: I imagine so. He's a 2 for me at the ...Tahmeed: I imagine so. He's a 2 for me at the moment, because he has moments I liked and also, again, just for the fact that he took that risk. But I still found he went too far. Not even by a lot, if he had just toned down a few key moments a bit, his performance could've worked. Matt Mustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310037237651825936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-88687002414918103892018-02-22T04:03:55.315-05:002018-02-22T04:03:55.315-05:00Brilliant review.Brilliant review.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-6565903241467938032018-02-22T04:01:45.596-05:002018-02-22T04:01:45.596-05:00Matt: Gyllenhaal's a 3 for me, his performance...Matt: Gyllenhaal's a 3 for me, his performance becomes less grating with rewatches.Tahmeed Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946081425647648210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-38838485107101577652018-02-22T03:55:29.627-05:002018-02-22T03:55:29.627-05:00I watched Okja. I really enjoyed it. I want to mak...I watched Okja. I really enjoyed it. I want to make a quick note on Jake Gyllenhaal. I don't think his performance worked completely, but I sincerely want to give him a lot of credit for even attempting something like that. I just think he goes too far with it, which is especially noticeable when compared to Tilda Swinton who's also walking a tightrope with her performance, but finds the exact right balance so she never falls off. Gyllenhaal does fall off, but again...huge credit for trying. Matt Mustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310037237651825936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-86458493730760627172018-02-22T03:44:40.479-05:002018-02-22T03:44:40.479-05:00Louis: This might be one of my favourite reviews o...Louis: This might be one of my favourite reviews of yours, a terrific tribute to a terrific actor. Tahmeed Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946081425647648210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-63815052596898091202018-02-22T03:44:16.789-05:002018-02-22T03:44:16.789-05:00*sobs*
Beautiful. Beautiful. A spectacular perfor...*sobs*<br /><br />Beautiful. Beautiful. A spectacular performance and beautiful write up.Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-80637319292491053992018-02-22T01:42:01.730-05:002018-02-22T01:42:01.730-05:00I would really love and want to see Gosling have h...I would really love and want to see Gosling have his first win here. But i can't be upset if Stanton wins. This performance is a work of art. Beautiful and touching review. Made me appreciate him even more.Charles Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702365476332792775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-10684184691157848802018-02-22T01:21:49.210-05:002018-02-22T01:21:49.210-05:00I'm not crying you're crying.I'm not crying you're crying.Michael McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683805466760495934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-16764256275319556532018-02-22T00:53:00.514-05:002018-02-22T00:53:00.514-05:00Robert: I agree he's gonna win, but I think th...Robert: I agree he's gonna win, but I think the multiple pictures was just another way to celebrate Harry Dean Stanton. Matt Mustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310037237651825936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-49705333322848573232018-02-22T00:51:04.216-05:002018-02-22T00:51:04.216-05:00Multiple pictures. We have our winner.Multiple pictures. We have our winner.Robert MacFarlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264501767985746886noreply@blogger.com