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| Marc |
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Nine loses to The Hangover.
Nine should be re-named None in accordance with the number of Globes it won. |
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| Syd |
| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 7:56 pm |
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| Youth in Revolt is just off. It's far too languidly paced and Cera's character is so subdued he drains the comedy out of his scenes; the role cries out for a more demonstrative actor. There are a lot of potentially funny ideas that don't quite make it; I could see how this might have been a very funny movie in other hands. |
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| Ghulam |
| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:55 am |
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| Woody Harrelson is very good in The Messenger. A good depiction of the human weaknesses and vulnerabilities of those receiving as well as those delivering the awful news. |
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| chillywilly |
| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:03 pm |
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Ghulam wrote: Woody Harrelson is very good in The Messenger. A good depiction of the human weaknesses and vulnerabilities of those receiving as well as those delivering the awful news.
After the GG awards, I am adding this movie to my list of must see. |
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| Befade |
| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:33 pm |
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Quote: love A Woman Under the Influence even more, not only for Gena's Greatest Performance,
I love Gena Rowlands in everything. A Woman Under the Influence is a seminal film.....in that it depicts the crazy-making elements in a traditional husband's approach to his "housewife". And of course an astonishing performance by Rowlands. For a more upbeat portrayal watch Minnie and Moskowitz. |
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| Marc |
| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:18 pm |
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| A Woman Under The Influence is one of the most staggering films I've ever seen. Cassavetes is a genius, a great great director. |
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| ehle64 |
| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:00 pm |
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Marc wrote: A Woman Under The Influence is one of the most staggering films I've ever seen. Cassavetes is a genius, a great great director.
It has been cemented in my Top 10 of all time since the 1st time I saw it 20+ years ago. |
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| billyweeds |
| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:39 pm |
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Marc wrote: A Woman Under The Influence is one of the most staggering films I've ever seen. Cassavetes is a genius, a great great director.
Different strokes. Faces is one of my least favorite films, as are Husbands and Chinese Bookie or whatever it's called. But mainly Faces. Self-indulgent crap. |
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| carrobin |
| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:06 pm |
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Loved "A Woman Under the Influence," though not as much as "Gloria." Gena Rowlands is wonderful in both.
I took advantage of being on the East Side this afternoon to see "A Single Man"--though "Avatar" was higher priority, I know it'll be around for a while. What a film. From the start I was afraid I'd be tearful all the way through it (not great for my contact lenses), but every time I got emotional, I turned my attention to the cinematography. Sometimes it was almost distracting. But Colin Firth was riveting throughout. (He was hilarious on the Daily Show last night.)
I'd read the book years ago but remembered almost nothing about it. Interesting to see Don Bachardy listed as a consultant. |
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| Befade |
| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:53 pm |
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I noticed that, too. Still think Bachardy is due more appreciation as an artist. I'm waiting for the book from the library.
When are the Blanches going to begin?
When are the Oscars going to be announced?
When is the show? |
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| inlareviewer |
| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:51 pm |
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When are the Blanches going to begin?
When are the Oscars going to be announced?
When is the show?
http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/rules/index.html |
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| ehle64 |
| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:34 am |
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The Messenger is a film that I highly recommend. Woody deserves his SuppActor noms, but I was really impressed with Ben Foster. The only time I TRULY remember him is as the bi-sexual art student from Six Feet Under. I loved Renner in The Hurt Locker, but if you ask me, there wasn't that big of a difference in the caliber of performances given by both. The Hurt Locker was definitely a more tense and well-executed film, but don't discount The Messenger even though it's tough to sit through at times.
I also saw District 9. Talk about nausea-inducing filmmaking (people were mentioning it re: AhBahDah). After the first 15 minutes I was all, okay, I get it -- pseudo-doc/news-ish like approach. Still didn't make me feel any better. The film brought up some really interesting points, though and wasn't time wasted. Definitely NOT one of my favorites of the year. |
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| inlareviewer |
| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:54 am |
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ehle64 wrote: The Messenger is a film that I highly recommend. Woody deserves his SuppActor noms, but I was really impressed with Ben Foster. The only time I TRULY remember him is as the bi-sexual art student from Six Feet Under. I loved Renner in The Hurt Locker, but if you ask me, there wasn't that big of a difference in the caliber of performances given by both. The Hurt Locker was definitely a more tense and well-executed film, but don't discount The Messenger even though it's tough to sit through at times.
Quote: I also saw District 9. Talk about nausea-inducing filmmaking (people were mentioning it re: AhBahDah). After the first 15 minutes I was all, okay, I get it -- pseudo-doc/news-ish like approach. Still didn't make me feel any better. The film brought up some really interesting points, though and wasn't time wasted. Definitely NOT one of my favorites of the year. |
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| ehle64 |
| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:30 am |
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I'm sure seeing D9 in a full theater is a completely different experience.
Silly for not mentioning Morton, I've always loved her. As soon as the film was over, one of the HBO's had Control on and I was like, dayum she's good. |
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| inlareviewer |
| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 5:33 am |
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ehle64 wrote: I'm sure seeing D9 in a full theater is a completely different experience. .
ehle64 wrote: Silly for not mentioning Morton, I've always loved her. As soon as the film was over, one of the HBO's had Control on and I was like, dayum she's good.
It's true, so true. Such purity of emotional access. |
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