tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post3958078923391918429..comments2024-03-28T08:13:56.915-04:00Comments on Best Actor: Alternate Best Supporting Actor 1988: Eric Idle in The Adventures of Baron MunchausenLouis Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-2060121215969444852017-11-06T21:32:58.140-05:002017-11-06T21:32:58.140-05:00Tahmeed:
1. The Shawshank Redemption
2. Goodfella...Tahmeed:<br /><br />1. The Shawshank Redemption<br />2. Goodfellas<br />3. Apocalypse Now<br />4. A Christmas Story<br />5. Badlands<br />6. Memento<br />7. A Clockwork Orange<br />8. The Wolf of Wall Street<br />9. Double Indemnity<br />10. Take the Money and Run<br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />Copland I think is about say at least half way there with its various elements that are all potentially rich enough on there own but as it stands all fall into good not great. The element of the former hero becoming set his ways is the best part, however I think that aspect needed just a bit more meat to it, though I do think Stallone was the right choice to the part. The sheer corruption of the town just needed a bit more development, instead they wrap too closely around just the fate of Rappaport's character. There's also Ray Liotta's arc that needed a bit more time, and Robert De Niro's character could have been better developed. I'd actually say it is probably one of those films that is just too short for its own good. It's less than two hours long and honestly it had the potential in the material for three hours, in fact you could have made a great miniseries out of the concept. <br /><br />Matt:<br /><br />Funny little cameo from him as we get a light bit of Fletcher in his cold yet hilarious dominance over Ryan Gosling that also makes his cheerful smile in the finale all the more enjoyable. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-19879512330040535552017-11-06T20:31:48.802-05:002017-11-06T20:31:48.802-05:00Matt: "What planet are you from?" and hi...Matt: "What planet are you from?" and his smile at the end both got a chuckle from me haha.Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-7665871915799584942017-11-06T17:57:50.048-05:002017-11-06T17:57:50.048-05:00Louis what are your thoughts on J.K. Simmons cameo...Louis what are your thoughts on J.K. Simmons cameo in La La Land? I know it's a tiny, tiny role, but I personally found his scene pretty funny. Matt Mustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310037237651825936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-71818368810426376112017-11-06T15:14:16.795-05:002017-11-06T15:14:16.795-05:00Watched Thor: Ragnarok. Very enjoyable, though the...Watched Thor: Ragnarok. Very enjoyable, though the "Marvel movie" was a drag. I'd give out the same ratings as Louis did.Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-61436848032658371072017-11-06T14:53:40.009-05:002017-11-06T14:53:40.009-05:00Louis: What do you think Copland needed to be a ma...Louis: What do you think Copland needed to be a masterpiece? You forgot to answer this question in another page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-3099713588805013192017-11-06T12:56:42.191-05:002017-11-06T12:56:42.191-05:00I'm really gonna have to guess for this one:
...I'm really gonna have to guess for this one:<br /><br />1. Pete Postlethwaite<br />2. Jacky Cheung<br />3. John Lone<br />4. M. Emmet Walsh<br />5. Eric IdleMichael McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683805466760495934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-12522109187116538812017-11-06T11:16:47.030-05:002017-11-06T11:16:47.030-05:001. Cheung
2. Postlethwaite
3. Walsh
4. Lone
5. Idl...1. Cheung<br />2. Postlethwaite<br />3. Walsh<br />4. Lone<br />5. IdleOmar Franinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03165429222802818138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-85649954795165117452017-11-06T05:02:39.631-05:002017-11-06T05:02:39.631-05:00Louis: What are the top ten films that you think b...Louis: What are the top ten films that you think best utilized narration?Tahmeed Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946081425647648210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-67811023252932639172017-11-06T02:54:38.889-05:002017-11-06T02:54:38.889-05:001. Cheung
2. Postlethwaite
3. Walsh
4. Lone
5. Idl...1. Cheung<br />2. Postlethwaite<br />3. Walsh<br />4. Lone<br />5. IdleTahmeed Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946081425647648210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-25180219262071996152017-11-05T20:22:17.444-05:002017-11-05T20:22:17.444-05:00Luke:
Claflin - (I actually rather liked him in t...Luke:<br /><br />Claflin - (I actually rather liked him in the first third of his performance where he effectively conveyed both the growing interest in Rachel, but also his growing suspicions. Then he kind of becomes a little too static for awhile failing to keep alive the paranoia, rather just reintroducing it in the third act, and doing so very oddly. There are just moments where he starts making weird reactions with his face for no apparent reason. He just seems far too random at times, and although Burton's performance wasn't perfect it felt far more cohesive.)<br /><br />Weisz - (This is probably no surprise but I thought this was another example of series of her worst tendencies as an actor. I will say that this is a shame as she has a natural charisma however she once again covers it up here with an excessively tic ridden performance. In one of her first scenes she is just making the most random movements with her eyes for no conceivable reason other than to do something to seem more interesting. There is no logic to the mannerisms that she brings here. This is made worse though because Rachel is an incredibly tricky character to pull off, and Weisz fails to do so. She just seems like a different character depending on the situation, not a different facade, or a different side, just different people entirely. The only consistency there is she is sure to make some pointless expression that I would assume is suppose to mean something however it is meaningless. I wish I could say her obvious acting was showboating but it just comes off as strange more than anything. Not strange in a way that creates mystery, well perhaps just the mystery of whatever it is that Weisz is doing with all those needless tics.)<br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />This one is better in terms of aesthetic choices, however it fumbles the central tension, which the 52 version at least got mostly right. Neither would I quite qualify as even all that good, but I did prefer the 52 version. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-8174090068742738262017-11-05T20:06:15.268-05:002017-11-05T20:06:15.268-05:00Louis: Is the 52 version still the better version?...Louis: Is the 52 version still the better version?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-68657694507629610612017-11-05T20:03:48.514-05:002017-11-05T20:03:48.514-05:00Louis: I wouldn't worry, apparently his next t...Louis: I wouldn't worry, apparently his next two projects are a Nazi Comedy and a sequel to 'What We Do in the Shadows'.Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-54310783525844282212017-11-05T20:03:09.908-05:002017-11-05T20:03:09.908-05:00Louis: Thoughts on Weisz and Claflin.Louis: Thoughts on Weisz and Claflin.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-74099753916993340742017-11-05T19:55:18.898-05:002017-11-05T19:55:18.898-05:00Luke:
Weisz - 1.5
Claflin - 3
Glen - 2.5
Grainger...Luke:<br /><br />Weisz - 1.5<br />Claflin - 3<br />Glen - 2.5<br />Grainger - 3Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-34193936640422631292017-11-05T19:53:16.304-05:002017-11-05T19:53:16.304-05:00Louis: Could I have your ratings for the cast.Louis: Could I have your ratings for the cast.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-33575310481492402332017-11-05T19:49:48.861-05:002017-11-05T19:49:48.861-05:00Calvin:
Very happy for Waititi's success thou...Calvin:<br /><br />Very happy for Waititi's success though I will say I would rather he didn't direct the live action Akira remake, that he has showed interest in. Although this film proved his more overt visual chops, his comedic style would be ill-fitting for that pretty deadly serious story. <br /><br />Luke:<br /><br />My Cousin Rachel, didn't care all that much for it. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-78045817266219242262017-11-05T18:33:08.942-05:002017-11-05T18:33:08.942-05:001. Cheung
2. Lone
3. Postlethwaite
4. Walsh
5. Idl...1. Cheung<br />2. Lone<br />3. Postlethwaite<br />4. Walsh<br />5. IdleVanna Longnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-43711044512386121002017-11-05T18:05:26.380-05:002017-11-05T18:05:26.380-05:00Louis: Seen any new releases lately apart from Rag...Louis: Seen any new releases lately apart from Ragnarok.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-40330351867689698092017-11-05T17:46:33.856-05:002017-11-05T17:46:33.856-05:00Luke: I'm almost certain it will.
Omar: I ha...Luke: I'm almost certain it will. <br /><br />Omar: I haven't but this has given me all the more reason to check it out.<br /><br />Louis: bet you're glad at how well Ragnarok is doing on worldwide release. So happy for Waititi, I hope this helps him get more funding and creative control on whatever project he chooses next. Though wouldn't mind if he did another Wilderpeople soon enough. Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-26640038906272416272017-11-05T17:15:58.310-05:002017-11-05T17:15:58.310-05:001. Cheung
2. Postlethwaite
3. Walsh
4. Lone
5. Idl...1. Cheung<br />2. Postlethwaite<br />3. Walsh<br />4. Lone<br />5. IdleLuke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-29807292175853822022017-11-05T17:12:29.325-05:002017-11-05T17:12:29.325-05:001. Cheung
2. Postlethwaite
3. Walsh
4. Lone
5. Id...1. Cheung <br />2. Postlethwaite<br />3. Walsh<br />4. Lone<br />5. IdleRatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-35719961317757377722017-11-05T16:57:20.705-05:002017-11-05T16:57:20.705-05:00Calvin: I'm glad you liked both the movie and ...Calvin: I'm glad you liked both the movie and Prince, that girl is amazing and her interviews are hilarious. The Florida Project is one of my most anticipated movie of the year and i can't wait to see it. Have you seen Tangerine?Omar Franinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03165429222802818138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-34609290513732142822017-11-05T16:38:03.507-05:002017-11-05T16:38:03.507-05:00Calvin: I guess the all-time best of 6 from 1971 w...Calvin: I guess the all-time best of 6 from 1971 will be beaten this year.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-63459109654341139412017-11-05T16:34:58.216-05:002017-11-05T16:34:58.216-05:00Well I'm definitely seeing this film then.
Om...Well I'm definitely seeing this film then.<br /><br />Omar:<br /><br />Prince - 5 (she's just thoroughly great, Best Actress this year has just been AMAZING. It's actually a very simple and reactionary role in some ways as she just has to be our eyes and ears to the world of the Florida projects, and she gives such innate life and energy to the mischievous but always endearing, even when she does some silly things, little girl. She's often hilarious, and in a way that seems natural to this particular sort of kid, but the most exceptional moments are when she gives a real gravity to the darker side of things as she begins to realize just what's going on)<br /><br />Vinaite - 3.5 (honestly, I liked her one-note approach to the caring but ultimately not very good parent. It's a straightforward performance that's slightly abrasive, slightly endearing, and doesn't shy away from the problematic nature of her character's actions, but also her character's love. I would say that I think a more seasoned actor might have brought more to her final scenes, but it doesn't really matter because of Prince)<br /><br />Dafoe - 4.5 (you know what the more I think about this performance the more I kind of love it. I'll write more in the future, but you know, though this might not be his greatest performance or his biggest role ever, I think it's a great tribute to how someone can play Bobby Peru and some other Bobby like this one. Bobby is just the best. He's great as the gruff but understanding manager, loveable as the surrogate father figure, hilarious as the exasperated straight man, every one of his expressions adds so much to the film. I have particular affection for how he deals with one particularly unpleasant intruder. I may well bump him up in the future)<br /><br />Cotto and Rivera - 3.5 (really good at just being naturalistic child performers and having great chemistry with Prince, though it really is Prince's show)<br /><br />Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.com