tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post7642267250526647707..comments2024-03-28T18:52:59.863-04:00Comments on Best Actor: Alternate Best Supporting Actor 2008: Mathieu Amalric in A Christmas TaleLouis Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-54562460117689370792018-04-18T18:35:15.281-04:002018-04-18T18:35:15.281-04:00Luke
Sixth. 3.5
Hardy's great, and technical...Luke<br /><br />Sixth. 3.5<br /><br />Hardy's great, and technically could've broken out then. Murphy is great and as proven by Blinders, and Wind that Shakes the Barley can be a charismatic lead. Ledger in some ways was kind of the talented Bloom. <br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />Janjigian's worthy of an upgrade to a 3 at least to begin with, however reading the account of his performance in The Disaster Artist paints his work in all the greater light. <br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />Tilda Swinton in Julia<br />Cornel Wilde in Leave Her to Heaven<br />Katherine Waterston in Inherent Vice<br />Kevin Costner in JFK <br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />In each instance it's probably better the way it turned out, except perhaps Mason who certainly could lead an adventure film, although it would have been pivotal to know who he would have been paired with. <br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />Terry Malloy - (DiCaprio it would probably play into his bad tendencies, Affleck definitely could work well even sort of doing a riff on that just a bit with Out of the Furnace, and Oldman for say a London set one could have been great.)<br /><br />Alec Leamas - (Perfect casting with Oldman. Don't see DiCaprio or Affleck fitting the part though.)<br /><br />George Eastman - (DiCaprio potentially could be great in the role. Oldman certainly could work although doesn't seem an obvious choice. Affleck would be ill-fitting as there seems something shady about him to begin with. It should be a golden boy losing his luster so to speak, so DiCaprio would make the most sense.)<br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />One of the honest, and moving moments of acting committed to celluloid. Both Stanton and Farnsworth capture so much in so few words and you instantly understand the connection and some difficult between the two. It is absolutely beautifully realized moment of such understated power. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-41324261613883173012018-04-18T17:06:31.598-04:002018-04-18T17:06:31.598-04:00Anonymous: I'd recommend saving those question...Anonymous: I'd recommend saving those questions for the next review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-14877787751976679312018-04-18T16:38:07.644-04:002018-04-18T16:38:07.644-04:00Louis: your top 20 kevin spacey and jake gyllenhaa...Louis: your top 20 kevin spacey and jake gyllenhaal acting momentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-44777630395266926432018-04-18T12:25:43.751-04:002018-04-18T12:25:43.751-04:00Anonymous: Oldman would actually be a great Alec, ...Anonymous: Oldman would actually be a great Alec, but I'm sure that there are better choices for Terry and George than DiCaprio or Affleck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-91296661851595471232018-04-18T10:49:14.236-04:002018-04-18T10:49:14.236-04:00Louis: Your thoughts on the acting in the ending o...Louis: Your thoughts on the acting in the ending of The Straight Story?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-21708693436597985612018-04-18T10:47:39.497-04:002018-04-18T10:47:39.497-04:00Louis Morgan: How do you feel the last three Best ...Louis Morgan: How do you feel the last three Best Actor Oscar winners would (in their primes) fare in the following:<br /><br />Terry Malloy<br />Alec Leamas<br />George Eastman<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-35536872492210810402018-04-18T07:53:51.769-04:002018-04-18T07:53:51.769-04:00Anonymous: Janjigian - 2 (He came off as a drug de...Anonymous: Janjigian - 2 (He came off as a drug dealer, so good for him)<br />Louis: I've read that the original choices for the main leads in The African Queen were Bette Davis and John Mills. In the late 30's, Warner Bros. wanted Davis and David Niven for the leads. Later, in the 40's, Mason was considered for Charlie. Thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-15498546758971540222018-04-17T21:55:59.329-04:002018-04-17T21:55:59.329-04:00Louis: Examples of performances you think started ...Louis: Examples of performances you think started off weak and then got better as the film progressed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-27126579900833917412018-04-17T20:50:02.811-04:002018-04-17T20:50:02.811-04:00Louis: What rating does Dan Janjigian have in The ...Louis: What rating does Dan Janjigian have in The Room?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-15004032283541554782018-04-17T18:43:55.815-04:002018-04-17T18:43:55.815-04:00Louis: Your rating and thoughts on Joseph Calleia ...Louis: Your rating and thoughts on Joseph Calleia in Public Enemy Number One.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-33135396245536191552018-04-17T18:12:13.649-04:002018-04-17T18:12:13.649-04:00Louis: Oh and would Paul Bettany have worked as Ba...Louis: Oh and would Paul Bettany have worked as Balian as well? I believe he was considered for the part.<br /><br />Mitchell: I hope Lawrence gets another part soon which would play to her strengths, like Ree Dolly. I didn't like the movie much but she was rather great in that one.Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-160490195139475812018-04-17T17:31:10.518-04:002018-04-17T17:31:10.518-04:00Louis: And your reasons for Hardy, Murphy and Ledg...Louis: And your reasons for Hardy, Murphy and Ledger as Balian.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-31562352754241637082018-04-17T17:28:07.027-04:002018-04-17T17:28:07.027-04:00Bryan: Thanks. I find that Emma Stone comparison q...Bryan: Thanks. I find that Emma Stone comparison quite funny since they seem to be friends in real life, and when there in interviews together some of their physical mannerisms are just uncanny. Its weird how they have almost the same voice, but Stone is able to infuse hers with so much more charm, sincerity and personality than Lawrence. Of course, that may extend to their acting styles as well. Mitchell Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06054562644509043086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-39534819350094664922018-04-17T17:21:50.974-04:002018-04-17T17:21:50.974-04:00And is Weisz a 3.5 or a 4.5 for The Mummy.And is Weisz a 3.5 or a 4.5 for The Mummy.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-12324499874025405652018-04-17T17:13:41.319-04:002018-04-17T17:13:41.319-04:00Louis: Where would you rank Christie for 1971 Lead...Louis: Where would you rank Christie for 1971 Lead. The other 5s are Ullmann, Redgrave, Walter, Page, Jackson and Gordon.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-36525618216330061572018-04-17T17:10:22.586-04:002018-04-17T17:10:22.586-04:00Anonymous:
As to be expected with any Malick film...Anonymous:<br /><br />As to be expected with any Malick film, Badlands is gorgeous to look at. Every shot just feels so meticulously realized to create such a rustic beauty, to the point even a desolate areas look so mesmerizing. It achieves such a grand scope within that with this accentuation of the individual, or the pairs so small within the vast landscape. Altogether stunning work that captures that beauty of nature yet someone finds a certain ominousness quality within it as well. <br /><br />A love Dredd but I would be lying if I said it's cinematography was one of its high points. Anthony Dod Mantle once again uses what could be described as sort of putrid color palette. I'll say I prefer it to his Oscar winning work, but not by all that much. Yes it is not suppose to be beautiful place but this is an example of going a touch too far in that department to the point it occasionally dilutes the image. The lighting is a touch inconsistent as well, sometimes effective sometimes not so much. Thankfully though any camera movements, and composition of the shots capture the action effectively. <br /><br />JFK is probably Robert Richardson's best work that is a combination of a bit of different work. In that it includes its "stock footage" shots that naturally work within the actual stock footage, these very much are done in the right way in that they more of subconsciously evoke rather diminish itself within it. This is streamlined with the "present" cinematography which is sort of this idea of shining a light on the truth. In that the shots generally have this careful singular most striking light, that is within more generalized pristine work that is particularly striking. An idea of this almost supernatural aura at times, that never seems too much, but rather just grants a very distinct look to the film.<br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />I did well enough. As mentioned above some of the character elements felt somewhat underdeveloped. There are parts far more compelling than others, and the strands do not come together for a wholly remarkable whole as they do not effectively build off each other. <br /><br />Bryan:<br /><br />Rockwell - (His voice is great in this very sort of low key distinct quality that is very much in an average man sort of way. There's nothing special about his voice except there kind of is.)<br /><br />Garfield - (Well he doesn't often use it but he naturally has rather properly refined soft voice, that is quite pleasant I suppose.)<br /><br />Lawrence - (Very much should embrace the Sissy Spacek naturalism possible from her voice, but has since rejected that to the point of almost a vulgarization of it.)<br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />There Will Be Blood 1980's directed by Francis Ford Coppola:<br /><br />Daniel Plainview: Gene Hackman<br />Paul & Eli: Nicolas Cage<br />Henry: Stacy Keach<br />H.W.: Christian Bale<br /><br />There Will Be Blood 1990's directed by Terence Malick:<br /><br />Daniel Plainview: Charles Dance<br />Paul & Eli: Joaquin Phoenix<br />Henry: Will Patton<br />H.W.: Jake Gyllenhaal<br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />Well as someone who loves a proper cinematic experience I do in part understand the urge for the rejection of Netflix. It however is a bit of overarching "those kids these days"/snobbery on the part of Cannes. Although that shouldn't be too surprising given that booing is considered a norm for the festival. The french limit on streaming itself is utterly ridiculous, as having to wait 3 years to put it on a streaming service is limiting far past any normal theatrical release. That sort of mindset is quite simply rejecting the future, and also forgetting the past. The idea that all films spent their day in wide release has always been untrue. Streaming has frankly become a way for so many to see films they'd never be able to see otherwise, so to reject the outcome outright is elitism. Furthermore Netflix, and other services has become a viable outlet for films that simply would not have been made otherwise. For them to reject it wholesale is simple trying to ignore a truth of the changing film industry. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-44167184739762310072018-04-17T17:10:10.764-04:002018-04-17T17:10:10.764-04:00Luke:
Deneuve - 4(As is sort of expected from her...Luke:<br /><br />Deneuve - 4(As is sort of expected from her she is quite good at doing the ice queen, however that isn't all there is to it. She finds a nice nuance within her work to create the sense of both the bitterness, but not complete anguish within her children. Deneuve's own performance finds the right variation in there is just some sense of genuine decency within her attitude, even there is a certain briskness to her whole demeanor. She's particularly good in her sort of "heart to hearts" as she does well to sort of bring the emotion in the moment but not wholly deliver to fully be the mother needed for her children.)<br /><br />Roussillon - 4(He brings a real natural sweetness and warmth in every moment. He works well as the opposite to Deneuve, however does well not to go on some extreme either. He finds the right natural quality in just bringing the father who always seems to be looking for a bright side to life, and is always there to offer a genuine love to every one of his children.)<br /><br />Consigny - 3.5(Despite her character being such an essential character in the film I thought her part was severely underwritten as the film never quite allows one a bead on her character. Oddly enough the element kept purposefully ambiguous is where her performance comes most to life as she does successfully find the complication in her moments with Amalric. In that she finds this sense of some old bitterness that mostly detaches herself from him, even though we never quite understand the full extent of this.)<br /><br />Poupaud - 3.5(Her performance has technically the least "purpose" however she quite excels as sort of the mostly impartial observer to the events as they transpire. She's quite effective in her reactions by portraying this very low key and natural humor in her character's own bemusement towards the family she's observing.)<br /><br />Mastroianni, Devos, Capelluto - 3(Their collective story I felt sadly was underdeveloped partially because both of the non-Henri brothers seemed just like a single thought, making the sister-in-law very much the same. All three are fine though in bringing a needed naturalism in their interactions however the emotional potential of their story came off as a touch inert.)<br /><br />5<br /><br />Well Coster-Waldau has proven himself far more charismatic and capable as an actor in general. He's also already in the film to boot. His work as Jamie though has shown the ability to real bring to life the idea of a haunting past, and the idea of the attempt of the redemption of it. He could have brought the complexity within the character lost in Bloom's portrayal.<br /><br />Tom Hardy<br />Cillian Murphy<br />Heath Ledger<br /><br />Matt:<br /><br />Downright beautiful work that very much evokes a very specific atmosphere in its careful instrumentation. It's work very much fitting to the world of hidden emotions I love the blend of more distant emotional voices, often covered by colder repetition of sounds. It creates this beautiful balance along with the overall styling Iglesias's realization which is this brilliant combination of sort of a jazzy classical in a way. It is terrific in the way it only sort of riffs emotions in one way or another. It grants this very specific elegance, while also realizing this distinct somberness, all while being very subdued. Outstanding work. <br /><br />Calvin:<br /><br />Looks like it could be fun as essentially the continental from John Wick full movie. The cast in particular looks potentially promising, I mean it's always good seeing the Goldblum, and starting to seem the same way for Bautista oddly enough. Foster is hit and miss lately, looks like she could go either way. I'm glad Brown seems like he could be successfully branching out since he certainly has the talent for it. Charlie Day on the other hand I'm not sure has more than Charlie, I mean like Charlie, but I wish casting directors would notice Glenn Howerton is clearly the more talented, acting wise, out of the Sunny cast. <br /><br />Glad to hear you liked it. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-15633871902288566722018-04-17T16:37:24.108-04:002018-04-17T16:37:24.108-04:00Anonymous: You are correct. He indeed covered Fass...Anonymous: You are correct. He indeed covered Fassbender's voice before.<br /><br />Mitchell: Well said, particularly on Lawrence's voice. Also interesting to note both her and Emma Stone have husky voices, yet Stone has made better use of hers.Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-54277427136372033162018-04-17T15:12:42.587-04:002018-04-17T15:12:42.587-04:00I wonder if Poitier is good in Band of Angels. I&#...I wonder if Poitier is good in Band of Angels. I've heard some bad things about that film such as Gable's performance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-87391731460392838922018-04-17T14:45:00.694-04:002018-04-17T14:45:00.694-04:00Louis: You mentioned previously about Coster-Walda...Louis: You mentioned previously about Coster-Waldau as Balian instead of Bloom. Could you give your reasons why and is there anyone else who could fit in that role.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-42577487856477599002018-04-17T14:34:10.522-04:002018-04-17T14:34:10.522-04:00Also just watched The King of Kong today on a whim...Also just watched The King of Kong today on a whim Louis and thank you very much for the recommendation Louis. Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-34251273415839703652018-04-17T14:31:34.765-04:002018-04-17T14:31:34.765-04:00Louis: would it be possible to add thoughts on Cre...Louis: would it be possible to add thoughts on Creed to Film Thoughts? My apologies, I should have stated when I requested the series. Calvin Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392068349392739631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-85229521621858090872018-04-17T13:45:51.446-04:002018-04-17T13:45:51.446-04:00Louis and everyone else, I'm sorry if already ...Louis and everyone else, I'm sorry if already asked you this, but what do you think of the Netflix and Cannes controversy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-27862733847066469702018-04-17T09:59:02.479-04:002018-04-17T09:59:02.479-04:00Rockwell - A case where the voice perfectly matche...Rockwell - A case where the voice perfectly matches the face, and is naturally fitting for manic or deadpan comedy.<br /><br />Garfield - I must admit I'm a little taken back whenever I hear Garfield speak because me and him have almost the same pitch. Its not a particularly commanding or distinctive voice, but it does match the modest personality of a lot of his characters. And on top of that, Garfield has proven quite proficient with the American accent in multiple regions.<br /><br />Lawrence - Hers is a pretty dry and flat voice and thats not always a good thing. Winter's Bone aside, where the stoicism of her speech benefited the performance greatly, she doesn't seem to have a lot of vocal range and stays on the same note in almost any genre, which does show her limitations.<br /><br />Fassbender - Fassbender is an interesting one because his origins really do show in his speech patterns. Its a raspy, somewhat whiny voice and Fassbender can use it to add a certain ambiguity to his performances. He's not the best at accents but he can perform them well enough when needed.Mitchell Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06054562644509043086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-88165493156174324852018-04-17T09:40:48.742-04:002018-04-17T09:40:48.742-04:00Louis: Is Julie Christie a 4.5 or 5 for McCabe And...Louis: Is Julie Christie a 4.5 or 5 for McCabe And Mrs. Miller.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.com