Wednesday 5 December 2018

Alternate Best Actor 1987: Richard E. Grant in Withnail and I

Richard E. Grant did not receive an Oscar nomination for portraying the titular character, the first half, in Withnail and I.

Withnail and I follows two unemployed and rarely sober actors as they venture to the countryside for a holiday.

The film follows the titular "I" aka Marwood played by Paul McGann who is a more low key sort though in a similar state as his friend played by Grant in his feature film debut. McGann being the often reactionary straight man to the force of personality that is Grant's Withnail. A character that is in many ways the film in creating it to be more than just one down on his luck actor trying to drink his worries away. Grant is the needed catalyst to the make the story just a bit more interesting in his portrayal of Withnail, who may be both more and less than he is. Fittingly to a name making performance, is the character of Withnail which Grant broaches with great aplomb. One could perhaps try to accuse Grant of showing off, however this is entirely the right approach for Withnail who while unemployed is after all an actor. A supposedly devoted actor, and this idea is most well realized in Grant's performance which is essentially of a performance much of the time. In that Grant so often is playing the part of Withnail as Withnail playing the part of Withnail, as he sees himself.

In the opening scenes we see the predicament of the two aspiring actors as they sit around outside their apartment, and Grant fashions a certain style within the role. A style that is all his own as he presents a man who while can't make acting a living, does seem to act to live. In that as they ponder their current state, Grant delivers the lines with a certain poetic melancholy, even if the lines themselves are not poetic, as Withnail laments his existence. A lamenting that Grant makes of a man who knows how one should properly lament if to be taken seriously, of course still just complaining when one breaks it down. Grant eloquently, and quite frankly, brilliantly plays with this idea as he works with these two warring sides of the man. This becomes all the more obvious when we see the man in a certain state of undress, that isn't all too pleasant of a sight, as Withnail forgoes his more metaphorical "fuel" for a some literal fuel, lighter fluid due to the lack of drink. Grant plays with a raw discontent in his words of a man suffering with withdrawal. His emotions messy as he complains of another's success, yet still maintain some false air of respectability in his walk. A grotesque walk in this instance of a strange yet striking combination of Grant of a man trying to maintain a perfect performer's posture, while falling apart.

Grant makes Withnail this fascinating presence within the film by so effectively portraying the man's method of getting through his existence. Part of this is certainly just entertaining to be sure. These moments usually stemming from when it appears Withnail has a scheme, and Grant brings such a powerful assurance to the role. Too powerful in a certain sense as he exudes the confidence of a man far greater than he particularly as he speaks of their plans for the holiday. I love though the detail in which Grant brings to any given scene, presenting as though Withnail is moving onto one character to antoher often in this time. Now one of these characters is of the proper "genius" friend showing his friends essentially the ropes of being a perpetual drunk. Grant delivers this impish spirit and that force of personality. Grant offers this strict charisma of a man who is quite sure of what he is saying even if in reality he is not. This is in his rich and uncompromising delivery even when the man speaks of his plan to procure boy urine in case he is tested. Grant maintains this certain stature of some pseudo brilliance, so cheerfully unaware of really how stupid most of his ideas are. Grant makes every moment of convincing of "I", to go along with a simple task, as Grant so effectively plays the part of Withnail so effectively playing the part of some strange mastermind of the nothing.

Grant is indeed very entertaining in Withnail as he performs for his friend, and for his lecherous Uncle Monty (Richard Griffiths). Grant is a delight in their scene visiting the man as makes his mannerisms just a bit more foppish, and even all the more sinister befitting a man whose exploitation seems to be going to plan. The plan being to rent the older man's cottage in the country where the two friends believe they'll find some sort of respite. The two hardly find any of that running into the stress of actually needing to work to find food, and running to the angry locals, both animal and man. Grant is terrific as the nature of his act becomes far more desperate in his depiction. His performance still commands that immaculate posture, and refined demeanor, however the cracks within the facade become all the more evident. Now part of this is comical, particularly Grant's weaselly weak assurance when telling "I" to face an angry bull, or his attempt to show up the locals at the most near pub. Grant is despicable in the best of ways with a certain sly energy in the high wire act with an ever thinning wire. Grant is exceptional in the way he peels this way throughout their "tribulations" of their holiday slowly revealing a bit more of Withnail than perhaps he care to share.

This initially reveals itself most in a night scare where Withnail believes one of the locals is seeking revenge against the men for an earlier verbal sparring. Grant maintains a certain respectable level of the actor's dignity, yet makes it rather phony as he reveals a real dismay within his eyes showing a man who is genuinely fearing for himself, even as he tries to keep a certain distance of performance. It slowly becomes all the more grotesque in Grant's hands as not a single truth or reward comes from him. Even in a more comedic moment, such as driving to use his urine trick with the police, while funny Grant's work is that of a writhing in mediocrity. Withnail is a pathetic sort from the outset, but Grant is fantastic as he shows the wear of his method to hide this fact. Although amusing in part it does finally become something more as Grant's final scenes reveal it not only a facade for others but a comfort for himself. This is best reveleaed in his masterful final scene where "I" leaves, having gotten a job, and Withnail is left to stew in his nothingness. Withnail remains alone in the rain and Grant delivers a heartbreaking pathos as his expression is that of a man who has lost something important. Again though in the act of performance there is this attempt at comfort, this time by performing Hamlet, which while we once again here the command of a great actor, it no longer can hide the sad lonely man beneath it all. This is great performance by Richard E. Grant, essentially creating a slowly decaying portrait of a performance of a more dishonest sort.

82 comments:

Emi Grant said...

Louis: Which actors do you think should host the Academy Awards at some point?

Calvin Law said...

How dare you call me inhumane!

I have a heart condition...I have a heart condition. If you hit me it’s murder.

MONTY YOU TERRIBLE CUNT.

Love this performance. What are your thoughts and ratings for McGann, Ralph Brown (whom I love but I’m not sure if you did), and Richard Griffiths?

Calvin Law said...

Also interesting to note that David Fincher was a huge fan of the film, I believe, casting McGann and Brown and he wanted Grant for Dance’s role.

Calvin Law said...

Also your thoughts on the film as a whole.

Matt Mustin said...

Fitting to this review, I saw Can You Ever Forgive Me? tonight and actually kind of loved it, largely due to the lead performance.

McCarthy-5
Grant-4.5(Wasn't sure about his approach at first, but it ended up really working, and he has incredible chemistry with McCarthy.)
Wells-3.5
Curtin-3(I thought I recognized her!)
Spinella-3.5
Falcone-2.5

Calvin Law said...

I’m so annoyed I won’t be able to see that anytime soon.

Louis: hate to spam the comments but loved the line ‘A style that is all his own as he presents a man who while can't make acting a living, does seem to act to live’. Beautifully said.

Tahmeed Chowdhury said...

Louis: Your cast ranking for Peaky Blinders, and if you've seen it, could I have your ratings and thoughts on Cillian Murphy in Red Lights.

Luke Higham said...

Louis: Your ten most anticipated films of 2019 and your reasons why.

And your thoughts on the globe nominations later on today.

Anonymous said...

Louis: Your thoughts on the production design of Paths of Glory and Throne of Blood.

Anonymous said...

Louis: Of course he'd be too old nowadays, but what do you think of F. Murray Abraham playing Ra's al Ghul in a 80's or 90's Batman movie?

Luke Higham said...

Ben Whishaw nominated. :)

Luke Higham said...

And Bruhl, Cumberbatch and Hugh Grant.

Luke Higham said...

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Roma
The Favourite
If Beale Street Could Talk
Vice
Green Book

Luke Higham said...

Sam Elliott got snubbed.

Luke Higham said...

No Hawke, No Gosling. Dafoe, Hedges and Washington in.

Luke Higham said...

Gosling's out of the running guys. It's now Dafoe, Hawke or Hedges for that 5th spot.

Emi Grant said...

I don't know about you guys, but I'm honestly gonna be pissed if Black Panther does makes it in for Best Picture.

RatedRStar said...

Best Actor race just got more exciting and less predictable, just how we like it. I wouldn't say 100% percent that Gosling is out since Foy was recognised, I would say he is in the Jake Gyllenhaal Stronger position which is that Critics choice or SAG is needed for him.

Very surprised but happy Rosamund Pike got some love for playing Metal Gear Solid hero Snake.

Biggest shock, Bohemian Rhapsody for best Drama lol not Black Panther

Best Supporting Actress is always so obvious lol, Best Supporting Actor was a little surprising without Eliott, I think he will be at SAG, probably at Chalamets expense, I think Rockwell easily could get nominated and with what has happened in recent news, I could see people voting him in.

Luke Higham said...

Emi: I liked it but for it to be the first superhero best picture nominee instead of The Dark Knight or Logan is an utter joke.

Luke Higham said...

RatedRStar: Critics Choice maybe, SAG no.

Robert MacFarlane said...

Well, I was glad to see Black Panther in there. If there had to be an MCU movie getting awards traction, I’m glad it was this one. Same with Theron. But the rest? Mostly one big “yeesh“.

Emi Grant said...

Also, I think I should start coping with the fact that Widows won't make it in for anything. Besides ensemble at SAG, maybe.

Robert MacFarlane said...

Also, I’d argue Black Panther is a little better than Logan. Logan definitely a trio of perfect performances, but Panther is more consistent film overall.

Luke Higham said...

Robert: How did you feel about the Green Book nominations. :)

Robert MacFarlane said...

Luke:

*takes a drag from cigarette*

YOU PEOPLE ARE PIGS!

*starts crying*

RatedRStar said...

I want this Oscar season to be unpredictable, exciting, not like last years good quality overall but predictable slog lol.

RatedRStar said...

The most exciting Oscar race I think was probably the 2015 Best Supporting Actor, over 9 people had a chance of getting in lol.

Bryan L. said...

RatedRStar: And yet, Mark "JESUS!!" Ruffalo still got in...

Seriously though. That was a great year for Supporting indeed.

Looks like Redford might still be in play after all, although I'm still hoping for Gosling to pull through.

Luke Higham said...

1987 Supporting
Roy Cheung - Prison On Fire
Robert Downey Jr. - Less Than Zero
Will Patton - No Way Out
Kurtwood Smith - Robocop
Kiefer Sutherland - The Lost Boys
Alt. David Strathairn - Matewan

Luke Higham said...

Saw Ralph Breaks The Internet and Creed II. The former I enjoyed though it does repeat some of the story beats from the original. And I liked Creed II quite alot actually. The final fight was easily more compelling here than in the original, Jordan was great again and I really liked the Dragos story arc.

Emi Grant said...

Do you all remember "Under The Silver Lake"? I'm watching it today. Might share my thoughts later.

RatedRStar said...

Emi: Feels like years since that film got talked about lol.

RatedRStar said...

I know nobody is bovered but hey, Grammy nominations tomorrow as well lol I only check it out just to see the Rock, Metal and Alternative categories lol.

Emi Grant said...

RatedRStar: My life became complete once Mastodon finally won one. I'll probably check them out.

RatedRStar said...

Emi: I do quite like Mastodon to be fair lol.

RatedRStar said...

Also from what some might have been thinking I am not saying that Viggo Mortensen is getting a 5 I am saying that I liked him and Ali in their film.

Luke Higham said...

RatedRStar: Your ratings for both of them. I predict a 4 for Mortensen and maybe a 4.5 for Ali.

RatedRStar said...

Luke: 4 for both

Louis Morgan said...

I'll comment on the globes, will get to all other thoughts soon.

Picture Drama:

- Hate the First Man snubbing (happy Foy got in), but I do think the film has a better chance with Oscar since it is a guaranteed tech player.

- Black Panther is not *yet* a true lock in my mind (nor do I really want it to be one, then again it is better than Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody), as Deadpool also got in here, AFI, PGA and WGA, and that did not pan out. It also suggests a certain weakness since it did not get anywhere else above the line.

-Blackklansman needed that desperately after the Indie Spirits snubs. Although the film has waned a bit in my mind, I don't think it is a bad contender. It will be interesting to see how it continues to play as the HFPA only likes Lee slightly more than the Academy.

Seems like it will probably be an easy win for A Star is Born.

Musical Or Comedy:

Green Book continues to perform (and am relieved that I have no desire to defend it). Vice, The Favourite, and now Mary Poppins seem like Picture players. I do think Crazy Rich Asians is just happy to be there (though it could certainly show up in SAG ensemble.

Actor (Drama):

- Gosling is on life support but not dead since Hawke did not get in here either. He MUST get SAG though, whereas Hawke I think can potentially miss that. Dafoe got a boost, but they've sometimes gone for assumed contenders that did not pan out (example Will Smith in Concussion).

- There might be more of a race than expected with Washington and Hedges showing up here. Malek and Cooper though are cementing themselves well. Cooper probably taking the win here since his biggest Oscar competitors are separate.

Actress (Drama):

- Continues to be WIDE open.

- Close could default, but being who it is Gaga might be too hard for them to resist.

- More contenders in Pike and Kidman (though I expected them to include her, though I'll be honest I thought they would double nominate her)

Louis Morgan said...

-Major miss for Davis and Widows in general.

- Nothing for Ronan, (or Robbie for that matter) despite the decent reviews for the film. Could be one where voters just go "eh" though a BAFTA revival is always possible.

Actor (Comedy/Musical):

- Mortensen and Bale help to cement themselves. I could see Bale missing SAG though if not enough voters have seen him yet.

- Miranda is a globe nod to be sure.

- Well at the very least Redford/Reilly needed this, if SAG mixes it up the nominations could be far more open than most expected.

Between Bale and Mortensen, Mortensen will probably take it, but honestly they technically loved Vice even more so it could either way.

Actress (Musical/Comedy):

Blunt it making herself a contender. And I do think she'll contend for the win with Colman. Depends on their mood. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if the winning pair must switch between either Close/Blunt or Gaga/Colman, to get their equal share of "prestige" and "popular".

Supporting Actor:

- I'd say Elliott was the biggest overall miss in terms of tea leaves, since they loved the film otherwise.

- Driver is a contender, Rockwell evidently will be something (this is all he really needed to be a possible nominee).

- Chalamet seems like a typical Globe move, I don't think he is going to make it in the end.

- Grant continuing to perform well, but I think in terms of predictions this is Ali's to take home in a walk, especially to "makeup" for not winning for Moonlight.

Supporting Actress:

- This could be the Oscar five. As of any group I would've expected them to go for a Michelle Yeoh or Nicole Kidman.

King probably will sweep, though they could swerve to an Adams win here.

Director:

Farrelly's nomination is far too much, I'll say I hope Vice is great to support all this love. Cooper could easily double down in wins here.

Screenplay:

Will just say the Roma recognition here is notable since even though I expect the film to do well, I thought the screenplay might be something they would ignore. Although that means only Cuaron has gotten recognized for that film in its entirety.

Original Score:

Hey there's First Man. No Beale Street though, nor for Jenkins in director which is interesting. Seemed partially obligatory support like what BAFTA did with Moonlight.

Original Song:

I find the lack of songs about cowboys and wings disturbing.

I have to admit in terms of the films themselves, I am not overly passionate about any of the apparent contenders at the moment, so hopefully I'll love Roma, Beale Street, Vice or The Favourite.

Michael McCarthy said...

If I could weigh in on Black Panther, I won't mind at all if it gets nominated for Best Picture. It was a solidly entertaining movie, it was incredibly important for a huge number of people, and it might discourage the Academy from further discussion of adding a Best Popular Film category to the Oscars.

Calvin Law said...

Sad with lack of First Man. Happy with A Star is Born love. Crazy Rich Asians and Black Panther love is good too. Happy for Malek too.

Matt Mustin said...

The First Man snubbing hurts. Surprised not to see Sam Elliott in there, but I think that may be a one-off snub (I'm thinking Richard E. Grant will the Oscar though, that role is tailor made to win awards). Thrilled for all the BlacKkKlansman love, great to see Black Panther's score recognized and I'm over the moon about Robert Redford and Elsie Fisher.

Calvin Law said...

I find it interesting that Adam Driver’s a contender. I liked him in BlacKkKlansman, but it didn’t really strike me as an awards worthy performance. Then again I might need a rewatch.

Bryan L. said...

Calvin: I agree, although I'm glad that he's in contention anyway. I've also thought that his fellow Star Wars co-star, Oscar Isaac, would've received a nomination before him, for some reason.

Mitchell Murray said...

It seems I'm a little late for the subject, but in any case, I'd just thought I'd give some initial thoughts on the Globes nominations.

As for usual with the Globes, the picture categories are an interesting bunch. While I liked Black Panther, and certainly acknowledge its cultural significance, I'm not sure I'd put it in a short list over, I don't know, First Man. The strange snubbing of that film, apart from Claire Foy of course, is rather disappointing I must say.

Best Actress and actor for drama will certainly shake some things up, as well. Specifically the lack of Hawke and Collette throws a wrench in both of their campaigns, while the recognition of Kidman, Pike and Hedges might prove to be a turning point for them personally.

Best supporting actor has some quality choices, I feel, but also a rather strange omision in Sam Elliot, and an equally peculiar replacement in Timothee Chalamet. Although I have yet to see Beautiful Boy, given its divisive reception on these blogs, I would be somewhat surprised to see it's name being thrown around any further.

Supporting actress... well, no surprises really. Of all the acting fields this seems to be the one that's most set in stone at this time.

On a final note, should she win for best comedic actress (a very real possibility if her movie does well), I don't think its at all irrational to imagine Emily Blunt receiving her first oscar nomination. I've been open to such a possibility for a long time now, most notably for her work from "Sicario" and even..bare with me now.. "The Devil Wears Prada", so as a long time fan it would be a welcome surprise.

Bryan L. said...

Mitchell: I've felt that we've been headed towards an Oscar nomination for Blunt for quite some time now, and I think Mary Poppins Returns will be the film that does it.

Emi Grant said...

So, about Under The Silver Lake... I have no idea about what I just watched. Its screenplay I found quite flawed and underdeveloped at points, and the film does feel overlong, as well as self-indulgent, I think? I'll have to process it. Garfield's performance makes it entertaining enough, though.

Garfield: 4

I think I'll settle with a collective 2.5/3 for everyone else.

Bryan L. said...

Kevin Hart is out as the Oscars host.

RatedRStar said...

I am trying to think who would be a good host, my heart says Ricky Gervais if he was in 2010-2013 form, but his recent Globe hosting job was surprisingly dull which is surprising.

RatedRStar said...

I reckon Tiffany Haddish is who they will choose.

Matt Mustin said...

RatedRStar: Oh my god, I hope not.

RatedRStar said...

Matt: I can easily see it being Haddish, she did the nominations last year, is popular in Hollywood, I mean, who else is there?

RatedRStar said...

Calvin: Adam Driver isn't the kind of actor to give the obvious Oscar performance though is he lol I would say the only scene he has even done ever that had an Oscar scene was in The Force Awakens.

RatedRStar said...

For the official Best Supporting Actor lineup I reckon it could be Grant vs Driver at this moment in time.

Charles H said...

With the Black Panther question, it doesn't need to be nominated for best picture, it wasn't even the best superhero film of 2018. But i don't *mind* it getting recognized. It just doesn't need it. (Especially it taking a spot from superior films)

The First Man and Hawke snubbing is bad news. It's all about who gets the open spot for SAG now. Mortensen is looking a strong front runner.

Matt Mustin said...

RatedRStar: When you say "official lineup" are you referring to Louis' lineup? Because I've seen Grant and I can see him either loving that performance or having some major reservations about it.

RatedRStar said...

Matt: Yes the actual lineup, I liked Sam Eliott a lot for his brief screentime but I dont think he will win that lineup, and I see Chalamet getting the Eddie Redmayne thrashing if I am honest lol, Jordan could win if hes nominated, Rockwell could be dependent on Vice with Adam McKays fingerprints everywhere.

RatedRStar said...

Matt: The lineup for this blog that is the official Oscars lineup as opposed to the alternative.

Luke Higham said...

Thoughts on the Avengers: Endgame (horrible title) trailer and the GOT season 8 teaser.

Bryan L. said...

I guess they are going with "Endgame" after all, since the Russo brothers repeatedly said they wouldn't.

RatedRStar said...

As far as straight to dvd title names go, Endgame is up there lol.

RatedRStar said...
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RatedRStar said...

Also I am really happy about the Grammy Nominations for Rock music and Metal, finally some new nominees and not the same old all the time =D so so pleased lol.

Luke Higham said...

RatedRStar: I have bad memories of Highlander: Endgame.

RatedRStar said...

Luke: Haha yes lol, what you reckon the Rock noms?

Tahmeed Chowdhury said...

Cringe inducing title aside, I actually have hopes that it will challenge Downey the same way Civil War did.

Luke Higham said...

RatedRStar: Haven't really paid much attention to Contemporary music these days but I should check a few out.

In terms of bands, I'll always listen to Muse.

Luke Higham said...

Louis: Forget about the GOT tease, didn't show any footage.

Emi Grant said...

RatedRStar: Even though I haven't listened to any of the nominees, it'd only be fitting for High On Fire to win on the year after Mastodon did.

Michael McCarthy said...

What do people not like about "Endgame" as a title? I think it beats the hell out of "Annihilation."

Luke Higham said...

Michael: Don't like either.

Your ratings for the At Eternity's Gate cast.

Michael McCarthy said...

Dafoe: 4.5 (Might go higher)
Friend: 3.5
Isaac: 3
Mikkelsen: 3.5
Seigner: 3
Amalric: 3

RatedRStar said...

Michael: Its better than Revenge or Retribution lol.

RatedRStar said...

Bond 25 is apparently bringing back the Spectre cast, Seydoux and Waltz included, I think I am not the only person furious with this.

RatedRStar said...

Emi: I have never listened to High on Fire before, its always good to have new bands nominated.

RatedRStar said...

What has happened to Oscar Isaac lol. Its almost like that classic franchise curse, you sign for a franchise and then after you start either giving mediocre/average performances or starring in bad films lol.

Louis Morgan said...

Emi Grant:

For host I think the best combination is a dry wit, and the right charisma. So with that in mind:

John C. Reilly
Robert Downey Jr.
Stephen Tobolowsky (lets make it happen)
Tom Hanks
Anthony Hopkins

Calvin:

McGann - 4(McGann, despite having more screentime, does feel as though he is in the secondary part as his role is largely reactionary. Reactionary to Withnail, to the drug dealer, to Uncle Ralph, to whoever. This is occasionally with him being the center of focus in his reaction, but that isn't always the case. Either way though McGann performs a valiant effort in still realizing I in his own way even as he's to the side of his own story. In that McGann effectively presents the man who really just defers towards others for the extreme behavior, despite often being the victim of such behavior. McGann is particularly enjoyable in his moments of lashing out at Withnail with the specific exasperation a friend who has been led down far too many bad paths. He grants the right familiarity with the anger making less direct, and more comical in an effective fashion.)

Griffiths - 4(I actually liked him quite a bit here since I felt he granted humanity to what is essentially a grotesque caricature. Now he certainly works on that side in terms of being the overly lustful old man and hits the more comical moments effectively. Griffiths though delivers a real yearning though, and genuine heartbreak though in the rejection that he makes Monty far more tragic than he would have been otherwise.)

Brown - 3.5(Well I enjoyed him here, just as I did in his reprise essentially in Wayne's World 2, both a rambling man. A rambling man that Brown makes rather entertaining in just how one note he is, fitting to a man completely out of his mind due to the amount of chemical substances in his mind.)

The film itself I liked but I did not love. It is one I think works more in terms of the vignettes of behavior based on the performances more so than it adds to something truly special. This doesn't always matter however the film does feel like it is trying to get at something greater that I don't think it quite achieves. It still manages to be entertaining as it is, and bit more in terms of dramatics mainly through the performances.

Thanks.

Louis Morgan said...

Tahmeed:

1. Cillian Murphy
2. Sam Neill
3. Paul Anderson
4. Tom Hardy
5. Helen McCrory
6. Sophie Rundle
7. Noah Taylor
8. Charlotte Riley
9. Kate Phillips
10. Natasha O'Keeffe
11. Paddy Considine
12. Tommy Flanagan
13. Finn Cole
14. Aimee-Ffion Edwards
15. Alexander Siddig
16. Joe Cole
17. Gaite Jansen
18. Aidan Gillen
19. Iddo Goldberg
20. Adrien Brody
21. Charlie Creed-Miles
22. Charlie Murphy
23. Annabelle Wallis

Luke:

Eh I'd rather see a bit more from 2018 first.

I like the look of the Avengers trailer, glad they kept it close to the chest, and looks like it will be the opposite of the last film in terms of pacing. Just a good sense of mood.

Anonymous:

As typical for Kubrick production design is an essential element in the film. This is an interesting example in it is a historical creation, yet not quite. There is just something slight different about every bit whether be in the desolation of the foxholes, no man's land, the prison, the execution site or the distant "glamour" of the officers' halls. It feels as just a little more that makes the film all the more dynamic in appearance, in that style never feels to much, yet just makes the images stand out all the more.

Amazing work in Throne of Blood, as obviously Kurosawa was no strange to feudal Japan sets yet this one is distinct in them. Well of course more obviously in the haunting fog of the "witch" in this version, and its hut which is unforgettable. The film throughout creates a particularly ominous versions of the historical representations, that are far more alienating and distant by the sparse use of props throughout. Additionally impressive are the army scenes which are far more of a ghostly horde in its design than a human army.

Anonymous:

I could see it to be sure as he has that proper ability for sort of a menacing grace.

Emi Grant said...

RatedRStar: Neither have I, but we owe Mastodon to High on Fire, since Troy and Bill met Brann and Brent at a High on Fire concert. If they won, it'd be poetic, and I'm all in for that.

Is Mark Strong still involved in Bond 25?

Anonymous said...

Louis: Have you seen any new films recently?

And have you given your thoughts on Roma? If so could I have them?

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