tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post8505625673986410472..comments2024-03-29T00:29:43.074-04:00Comments on Best Actor: Alternate Best Actor 2008: Chiwetel Ejiofor in RedbeltLouis Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-74552916326494782862018-03-24T18:11:50.030-04:002018-03-24T18:11:50.030-04:00The Spy Who Came in From the Cold 2010's direc...The Spy Who Came in From the Cold 2010's directed by Tomas Alfredson:<br /><br />Alec Leamas: Cillian Murphy<br />Nan Perry: Florence Pugh<br />Fiedler: Matthias Schoenaerts<br />Smiley: Gary Oldman (seen from a distance)<br />Control: Mark Rylance<br />Mundt: Sebastian Koch<br /><br />Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is incredible work atmospheric in nature yet still very much dynamic. I love the way its use of instrumentation almost to overall a more emotional tapestry covering the stronger, more exact melodic tones, quite fitting to the film about espionage. A fascinating choice even in this dynamic between almost more jazz related instrumentation, of the drum kit in tandem with more orchestral instruments. An unusual combination that beautifully grants this certain melancholy, yet also urgency within the film. <br /><br />Luke:<br /><br />3.5.<br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />The Thing's cinematography is perhaps one of its most underrated assets. It is simply just beautiful work in a general sense with those beautiful wide shots of Antarctica that help to create the film's overwhelming sense of place. The shots go beyond that in it manages to able to capture a sense of claustrophobia while always properly framing the group shots. The lighting though is the highlight of the work perhaps that is noiresqu. In that its use of lighting is so pivotal, its great to look at, but it also ensures the horror. Whether it is the creation of a shadow on the wall, a single light within a darkness, or the illumination of a burning monster. <br /><br />The Thing's production design is one of its great assets through its brilliant "simplicity" within creating such a believable yet effortlessly bleak sets that seem livable yet are set up to in act horror all the same. The Norwegian base is a particular highlight as every bit of horror there is indeed a bit of downright terrifying and just genius design of a type of horror we had never seen before. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-58207855242493830952018-03-24T18:11:41.036-04:002018-03-24T18:11:41.036-04:00Anonymous:
Curry - (Such a one of a kind combinat...Anonymous:<br /><br />Curry - (Such a one of a kind combination of sultry, creepy with a certain regal quality which is bizarre combination that he somehow pulls off brilliantly.)<br /><br />Stiers - (Well dependent on his needs it is no matter what grand voice however if need be warm you couldn't ask for a gentler more heartwarming voice, for villainy or snobbery he delivers that with effortless egotism.)<br /><br />Dorn - (Dorn has an interesting hard directness of his voice that is unique, with that exact diction that is something rather memorable.)<br /><br />Stewart - (One of the all time great voices really as he embodies this dignity with such ease and grandeur which he can seemingly easily manipulate to whatever end.)<br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />Top Ten I'd say is more appropriate. <br /><br />1950's Drop directed by Elia Kazan:<br /><br />Bob: Marlon Brando<br />Nadia: Kim Hunter<br />Marv: Lee J. Cobb<br />Eric Deeds: Montgomery Clift<br /><br />Now I might just be spit balling here for this one:<br /><br />Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 1970's directed by John Irvin:<br /><br />George Smiley: Alec Guinness<br />Peter Guillam: Michael Jayston<br />Esterhase: Bernard Hepton<br />Bill Hayden: Ian Richardson<br />Alleline: Michael Aldridge<br />Roy Bland: Terence Rigby<br />Jim Prideaux: Ian Bannen<br />Ricki Tarr: Hywel Bennett<br />Control: Alexander Knox<br />Karla: Patrick Stewart<br />Connie Sachs: Beryl ReidLouis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-61418756579789536892018-03-24T17:32:57.500-04:002018-03-24T17:32:57.500-04:00Louis: Your thoughts on the cinematography and pro...Louis: Your thoughts on the cinematography and production design of The Thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-85228950681650730132018-03-24T16:54:04.829-04:002018-03-24T16:54:04.829-04:00Louis: Is Pfeiffer still a 4 for Murder On The Ori...Louis: Is Pfeiffer still a 4 for Murder On The Orient Express.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-55512324772994040012018-03-24T13:08:43.369-04:002018-03-24T13:08:43.369-04:00Anonymous: He had Roskam as director for his 2010s...Anonymous: He had Roskam as director for his 2010s versions of On The Waterfront and The Departed, so definitely those two.Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-26406184409464038822018-03-24T10:17:33.839-04:002018-03-24T10:17:33.839-04:00Anonymous: It was a 3 originally.Anonymous: It was a 3 originally.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-28700936034658382202018-03-24T10:15:50.127-04:002018-03-24T10:15:50.127-04:00Louis: What was Johnny Depp's original rating ...Louis: What was Johnny Depp's original rating for the first Pirates movie?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-91475788964991747112018-03-24T08:14:30.076-04:002018-03-24T08:14:30.076-04:00Louis: your top 20 alec baldwin acting momentsLouis: your top 20 alec baldwin acting momentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-26916393131051289562018-03-24T06:31:48.041-04:002018-03-24T06:31:48.041-04:00Louis: Films in the past that you could see Michae...Louis: Films in the past that you could see Michael R. Roskam’s directorial style being good for or he could direct?<br /><br />Plus, your cast and director for a 50s The Drop, a 70s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and a 2010s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.<br /><br />Plus, did you give your thoughts on the score to Tinker before? If not can you please give them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-33468632438334122102018-03-23T23:54:14.151-04:002018-03-23T23:54:14.151-04:00Louis: Your thoughts on the voices of Tim Curry, D...Louis: Your thoughts on the voices of Tim Curry, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Dorn and Patrick Stewart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-24515342990802583392018-03-23T22:32:23.049-04:002018-03-23T22:32:23.049-04:00Tahmeed:
Lacaster - yes, possibly, slightly.
Glee...Tahmeed:<br /><br />Lacaster - yes, possibly, slightly.<br />Gleeson - No, probably not. <br />Cage - Probably not. <br />Lukas - No.<br />Savages - Yes possibly.<br /><br />3<br /><br />Luke:<br /><br />Probably not. <br /><br />It has been far too long to give my proper thoughts on that scene, though I recall it being a highlight. <br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />Well it would be hard not to fair better than Cooper in that role however from what I've seen O'Brien does best in supporting roles. He probably would have done well in the dramatic moments but perhaps might not have had the right presence for the role. <br /><br />RatedRStar:<br /><br />Trust me, they won't change, I actually had been meaning to reassess him for Milk for awhile, recognizing that I perhaps fell into the "Rourke should have won" mindset back then. If I were to ever to change his rating for I Am Sam, it would mean my brain has melted or I was replaced by a pod person. <br /><br />Bryan:<br /><br />The Dowd choice is very much one I'd kind of like to see him in as it would be a lightly comic role, which he should do more of, but also the dramatic element would require him to offer a different, less intense, approach which I think could bring something special out of him. The same idea for Sullivan, as again I think DiCaprio as an actor too often shirks his leading man charisma, and comedic ability in order to be the "Actor's actor" he clearly aspires to be even if it doesn't always play to his strengths. Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-61667544266501447992018-03-23T20:09:38.589-04:002018-03-23T20:09:38.589-04:00Louis: Your thoughts on the Bear scene from The Fo...Louis: Your thoughts on the Bear scene from The Fox And The Hound.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-31312297409148940932018-03-23T17:53:29.059-04:002018-03-23T17:53:29.059-04:00RatedRStar: Also, I have a feeling he hasn't w...RatedRStar: Also, I have a feeling he hasn't watched it since the initial review.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-19430176252305463562018-03-23T17:49:16.668-04:002018-03-23T17:49:16.668-04:00RatedRStar: I currently have him at a 3.5 but I ca...RatedRStar: I currently have him at a 3.5 but I can't rule out the possibility especially with Michael's enthusiasm for it.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-15047540643548707602018-03-23T17:39:01.146-04:002018-03-23T17:39:01.146-04:00Luke: I am fine with all of them aside from The Hu...Luke: I am fine with all of them aside from The Hurricane which I didnt like at all. RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-38316419260164708412018-03-23T17:26:17.031-04:002018-03-23T17:26:17.031-04:00Louis: Your reasons for having Elwood P. Dowd and ...Louis: Your reasons for having Elwood P. Dowd and John L. Sullivan as two (2) of Dicaprios past film roles? I indeed do see him as Johnny Hooker.Bryan L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11734763991830926605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-54733626180386064792018-03-23T17:13:18.460-04:002018-03-23T17:13:18.460-04:00RatedRStar: After that upgrade, I think there'...RatedRStar: After that upgrade, I think there's a good chance for Denzel to go up for Training Day, The Hurricane, Glory and maybe even Cry Freedom.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-9079155548507449212018-03-23T17:07:40.992-04:002018-03-23T17:07:40.992-04:00Louis: I think it was the right decision to change...Louis: I think it was the right decision to change Sean Penns score for Milk, but also I think the right decision to keep pretty much all of his other scores as they are.RatedRStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628534290463165790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-31601402250579848742018-03-23T15:02:13.575-04:002018-03-23T15:02:13.575-04:00Louis: Apparently, Pat O'Brien was considered ...Louis: Apparently, Pat O'Brien was considered for Sergeant York. How do you think he would have fared?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-49160314942461317332018-03-23T14:31:22.642-04:002018-03-23T14:31:22.642-04:00Actually, I might request Christian Bale in Empire...Actually, I might request Christian Bale in Empire Of The Sun sometime soon.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-42372097112445125892018-03-23T14:24:12.378-04:002018-03-23T14:24:12.378-04:00Louis: What is your rating for Bullock in The Blin...Louis: What is your rating for Bullock in The Blind Side.Tahmeed Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946081425647648210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-79453571320915705612018-03-23T14:17:20.057-04:002018-03-23T14:17:20.057-04:00Louis: And Gleeson in Gangs Of New York.Louis: And Gleeson in Gangs Of New York.Luke Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075392435078135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-3197869844983461282018-03-23T14:06:39.408-04:002018-03-23T14:06:39.408-04:00Louis: Which of these performances could go up for...Louis: Which of these performances could go up for you-<br /><br />Burt Lancaster in From Here to Eternity<br />Brendan Gleeson in Braveheart and 28 Days Later<br />Nicolas Cage in Adaptation <br />Paul Lukas in Watch on the Rhine <br />John Savage in The Deer Hunter<br />Tahmeed Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946081425647648210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-44601394678433041402018-03-23T13:53:34.534-04:002018-03-23T13:53:34.534-04:00Anonymous:
1.5.
Anonymous:
Daniel Plainview: V...Anonymous:<br /><br />1.5. <br /><br />Anonymous:<br /><br />Daniel Plainview: Viggo Mortensen<br />Robert Ford: Joaquin Phoenix<br />Bob Saginowski: Well since Matthias Schoenaerts would be busy, Michael Shannon<br />Jacky Vanmarsenile: I'm afraid my knowledge of Belgian actors is a tad limited to properly answer that. For an English Language version though, Tom Hardy. <br />Randy "The Ram" Robinson: The original choice of Nicolas Cage could have worked. <br /><br />Tahmeed:<br /><br />The main plot is rather effective, the Cartman one goes off the deep end instantly and never comes back, and isn't funny enough to make up for it. Again though the titular aspect works though mainly for the "Breakup" scene which carries some classic comedy of one party of an act seemingly and suddenly taking their performance far too seriously. <br /><br />A brilliant scene as performed by by Choi, but especially as directed by Kim. The way he builds up the tension through showing the clues in some very exact camera movements is great, only bested by that perfect respite through Choi's perfect delivery on the killer's thoughts on the driver's luck, before breaking out into such flawlessly executed frantic carnage. <br /><br />Luke:<br /><br />More set in stone than Michelangelo's David.Louis Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933180959140340196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2457552600380761837.post-15023181938146566042018-03-23T13:36:33.088-04:002018-03-23T13:36:33.088-04:00I haven't seen The American. I have seen the t...I haven't seen The American. I have seen the two movies above, plus The Descendants, O Brother Where Art Thou, the Ocean series and Syriana, so I'm fairly familiar with Clooney's career. Mitchell Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06054562644509043086noreply@blogger.com