tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post8429691112099145505..comments2024-03-28T15:19:21.084-04:00Comments on Best Actor: Alternate Best Supporting 2014: Irrfan Khan in HaiderLouis Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-40177161002063642772020-06-22T16:48:22.543-04:002020-06-22T16:48:22.543-04:00Bryan:
The direction very much is the film as the...Bryan:<br /><br />The direction very much is the film as the former stunt men seemed to know the basic essentials of actions here best. This in they create just a sleek film where the emphasis is on cool and clean action. Every touch is really of these professional craftsman but with that right degree of style thrown in for good measure. It is sort of the sports car of action films in this approach, fittingly enough, as it just has this prestige quality while also carrying just dynamite actions scenes, that are all brilliantly stage, choreographed and shot. The essential additional touch, sadly lacking in the followups, which I can't help but feel must have been the David Leitch touch as even the silliness that was Hobbs and Shaw had what is the emotional touch. The original they take careful point to remember this not only in making you really care about the dog and his emotional journey in general but keeping as an essential point in the action scenes. For example, my favorite moment in the whole film is when Wick kills one of the guys with a knife with the soft music playing, in the beautifully lit shot. In that they show the real emotional conviction in Wick to avenge his dog, not just a cool action moment which was the case in the sequels. <br /><br />The production design is a part of that sleek style all the way through. This in just careful thought to every location you can see. These that all emphasize this sort of ultra professional class to everything from John Wick's apartment to more overtly to the continental of course. I think the extra step though is the careful thought in even a warehouse that is never just standard, there's the touches to make it stand out in its own way. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-21819644420215076262020-06-22T15:34:07.280-04:002020-06-22T15:34:07.280-04:00R.I.P. Joel SchumacherR.I.P. Joel SchumacherTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213159754200778138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-9942486729487054892020-06-22T14:41:10.646-04:002020-06-22T14:41:10.646-04:00RIP Joel Schumacher
RIP Joel Schumacher<br /><br />RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-22566555290641460062020-06-22T14:30:29.986-04:002020-06-22T14:30:29.986-04:00RIP Joel SchumacherRIP Joel SchumacherLuke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-73995791380678814832020-06-22T14:17:58.526-04:002020-06-22T14:17:58.526-04:00Rest in peace, Joel Schumacher. Rest in peace, Joel Schumacher. Mitchell Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06054562644509043086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-55582400712145280522020-06-22T14:06:51.144-04:002020-06-22T14:06:51.144-04:00R.I.P. Joel SchumacherR.I.P. Joel SchumacherEmi Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750427510645339560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-71620783315778332242020-06-22T14:05:05.551-04:002020-06-22T14:05:05.551-04:00R.I.P. Joel SchumacherR.I.P. Joel SchumacherAidan Pittmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705966296315184773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-14210371578926424772020-06-22T13:45:42.438-04:002020-06-22T13:45:42.438-04:00I'm very glad that Louis left Nina Hoss for Ma...I'm very glad that Louis left Nina Hoss for Marion Cotillard. <br />Don't get me wrong, I like Cotillard one of the best actresses today, I just think these three consecutive victories (2012 to 2014) are exaggerated.BRAZINTERMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254636073247404400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-29600241613964839112020-06-22T12:27:10.185-04:002020-06-22T12:27:10.185-04:00Mitchell: Oh, absolutely. At this point, I'm j...Mitchell: Oh, absolutely. At this point, I'm just trying to embrace just how subjective the experience of watching a film can be. To get hung up on little mistakes such as slight inconsistencies or a small continuity error is so reductive, because by that logic The Arrival of the Train would be the only film without "flaws".<br /><br />And yes, this blog certainly makes film discussion a much more welcoming experience.Emi Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750427510645339560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-61526123711318974282020-06-22T12:12:43.070-04:002020-06-22T12:12:43.070-04:00Louis: Dern doing a riff on Rumsfield? I’m all in....Louis: Dern doing a riff on Rumsfield? I’m all in. Also, Yeohs’ definitely an inspired choice.<br /><br />Lastly, thoughts on the direction and production design for the first John Wick?Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-66096626687576999142020-06-22T12:04:21.234-04:002020-06-22T12:04:21.234-04:00Emi: Oh I agree with that to. I'll still singl...Emi: Oh I agree with that to. I'll still single out a bad plot if it's particularly ineffective, but for the story itself to be a main focus of film crticism is just short sighted. The impact of any movie comes down to a combination of script, direction, technique and a multitude of other elements; To only talk about one of those in detail/emphasis, and then just call it a day afterwards, simply doesn't make for an intelligent review. <br /><br />As to the topic of internet film criticism, though, I just see a lot of viewers becoming too heated and too nitpicky in their arguments. Having strong opinions is one thing, and having problems with a certain film is another. But generally speaking, many discussion forums of today's films are just too bitter for my taste. It often just divulges itself into outspoken people bringing in vaguely related issues, with no real appreciation of the viewing experience or craftsmanship of the thing they should be talking about.......<br /><br />That of course makes this blogspot such a welcome change. :)Mitchell Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06054562644509043086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-28960019437598525102020-06-22T12:01:48.450-04:002020-06-22T12:01:48.450-04:00Calvin:
1. The Grand Budapest Hotel
2. Inherent V...Calvin:<br /><br />1. The Grand Budapest Hotel<br />2. Inherent Vice<br />3. Phoenix<br />4. A Most Violent Year<br />5. Mr. Turner<br /><br />It Follows would make my cinematography lineup for 2015. <br /><br />Tahmeed:<br /><br />You can make a request even if you're not sure about category placement. <br /><br />RatedRStar:<br /><br />I always appreciate a request in the form of a mystery as though I'm Sam Spade or something. <br /><br />Tim:<br /><br />An odd cut to be sure, in not only actually offered a decent bit of character development but also gave Weaver something to do. <br /><br />Bryan:<br /><br />Edge of Tomorrow 90's Directed by Steve Spielberg:<br /><br />William Cage: Harrison Ford (Ideal to go from his character in Apocalypse Now to Indiana Jones)<br />Rita: Michelle Yeoh<br />Master Sergeant Farell: Bruce Dern<br />General Brigham: Albert Finney<br />Dr. Carter: Pete PostlethwaiteLouis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-23478804644262350042020-06-22T11:54:29.144-04:002020-06-22T11:54:29.144-04:00Tim: He’s around the same age as Cruise though. He...Tim: He’s around the same age as Cruise though. Heck, I think he might’ve worked as an alternate for the real version actually.Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-80323693469131810692020-06-22T11:42:58.842-04:002020-06-22T11:42:58.842-04:00Bryan Maybe Nicholas Cage?Bryan Maybe Nicholas Cage?Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213159754200778138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-20947655471377290262020-06-22T11:29:40.366-04:002020-06-22T11:29:40.366-04:00Louis: Your 90s cast and director for Edge of Tomo...Louis: Your 90s cast and director for Edge of Tomorrow? I was thinking maybe Harrison Ford for Major Cage, to keep with an action star subverting their usual presence of course.Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-47930727810527902582020-06-22T10:43:41.020-04:002020-06-22T10:43:41.020-04:001. Darin
2. Schoenaerts
3. Khan
4. Waititi
5. Pine...1. Darin<br />2. Schoenaerts<br />3. Khan<br />4. Waititi<br />5. Pine<br /><br />1. LaBeouf<br />2. Alcazar<br />3. Parks<br />4. Claifin<br />5. CusackJohn Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622085882123976465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-1989696513171838332020-06-22T08:39:38.386-04:002020-06-22T08:39:38.386-04:00Robert: I know I'm late to this, but I wholehe...Robert: I know I'm late to this, but I wholeheartedly agree with your take about plots. There was not a single thing more tiresome for me during BCS Season 5's run than the insane amount of people actively being on a hunt for plot holes (of which about 80% of them could be solved by simply PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT HAPPENS) on all social media. <br /><br />I understand how serious moments of incoherence should be called out, but the fact that most people within internet film criticism prioritize plot holes to such high level in order to disqualify whatever other accomplishments a film or show may or may not have is a bit ridiculous to me.Emi Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750427510645339560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-86969602893991027592020-06-22T08:06:39.492-04:002020-06-22T08:06:39.492-04:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PodbjHPFPs
your ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PodbjHPFPs<br /><br />your thoughts on this? I think it is the best scene in the movie, why did they cut it?!<br />Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213159754200778138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-18036348907925298102020-06-22T07:43:47.255-04:002020-06-22T07:43:47.255-04:00Luke: I was originally going to suggest Richard Dr...Luke: I was originally going to suggest Richard Dreyfuss for Whose Life is it Anyway for 1981 which looks like a really strong one man show but being that I think 1980 will be before 1981 I went with the more mysterious choice.RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-51782780197537551302020-06-22T07:41:57.288-04:002020-06-22T07:41:57.288-04:00RatedRStar: I'm easily more curious about Paci...RatedRStar: I'm easily more curious about Pacino so I'd pick him for the lineup of five.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-4483656961095648342020-06-22T07:39:24.378-04:002020-06-22T07:39:24.378-04:00Luke: Its just weird to me, that 75% rating and th...Luke: Its just weird to me, that 75% rating and the idea that only Dreyfuss should be singled out as a Razzie nomination and not anything else, also Siskel & Ebert gave it a thumbs up despite its rough edges. Yes it probably will be him or Pacino for the bonus.RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-111591591735334252020-06-22T07:25:49.864-04:002020-06-22T07:25:49.864-04:00RatedRStar: Given the reception, it wouldn't s...RatedRStar: Given the reception, it wouldn't surprise me if that was an extra.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-16996355441415293222020-06-22T07:19:47.730-04:002020-06-22T07:19:47.730-04:00It's also from the mad year that is 1980 which...It's also from the mad year that is 1980 which looks like a crazy lineup lol.RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-74983414600517764422020-06-22T07:18:56.654-04:002020-06-22T07:18:56.654-04:001. Schoenaerts
2. Waititi
3. Pine
4. Khan
5. Darin...1. Schoenaerts<br />2. Waititi<br />3. Pine<br />4. Khan<br />5. Darin<br /><br />My winning request is Richard Dreyfuss - The Competition (Dreyfuss of all people got a razzie nomination and yet the film got 2 Oscar nominations and has a 75% rating on RT) something seems a bit off about that, I think Louis you need to investigate this performance!!RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-82190039760328568262020-06-22T06:11:08.503-04:002020-06-22T06:11:08.503-04:001) Schoenaerts
2) Darin
3) Waititi
4) Pine
5) Khan...1) Schoenaerts<br />2) Darin<br />3) Waititi<br />4) Pine<br />5) KhanTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213159754200778138noreply@blogger.com