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Post by GinfnersAddict on Jan 29, 2012 0:16:03 GMT
That's the thing, it had half a horror score but I was too used to that kind of music being in shitty slasher flicks. It baffled me but I guess that was more my preconceptions. It was fascinating how such a long film left you asking so many questions about the main character however without it leaving you feel shortchanged in it's storytelling, if I'm making sense here.
But along the same lines, DDL, has he done enough to rank alongside the all time greats for you?
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Jan 31, 2012 1:09:09 GMT
I don't know, I loved him in There Will Be Blood, but thought Bill the Butcher was overrated, and I can't think of anything else that he really stood out in... But it will be interesting and sort of controversial for him to play Lincoln. I know he can do it. But anyways, most actors, besides select few (e.g. Buster Keaton (he also directed)), I don't consider much more than paint for the canvas that the director needs to make his work come to life. You need good paint, but acting is really interpreting someone else's art in whichever way they see fit. I thought he was excellent in TWBB though, fucking engrossing performance. Mainly drawn up by PT Anderson's brilliant orchestration of scenes.
On a side note, isn't it funny how many British actors play American icons, and vice versa. Lincoln played by a brit, Thatcher played by an American (Streep). Most movies that I can think of with these two nationalities have a sort of weird trend.
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Feb 1, 2012 19:29:26 GMT
I'm one of those stinking casual film watchers  The only film I think I watched that I appreciated almost solely from a directorial perspective is 12 Angry Men. It astounded my young self how Sidney Lumet managed to make a bunch of guys in a room chatting for an hour and a half as thrilling and engaging as he did. There's probably been others but none stands out for me like that film did. |
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Feb 2, 2012 5:48:18 GMT
What a great fucking film!
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Post by baby beedle hitler on Feb 2, 2012 21:23:10 GMT
I agree with joe there
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Feb 3, 2012 1:54:49 GMT
your right there baby
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Feb 3, 2012 4:06:11 GMT
baby beedles was sad you didnt answer his last question but didnt wanna be difficult by mentioning it by the way
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Feb 4, 2012 0:43:14 GMT
what question?
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Post by baby beedle hitler on Feb 5, 2012 20:47:17 GMT
bastard
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Feb 5, 2012 20:56:07 GMT
joe, are you going to review this at some point This I assume. It was his own fault for not using a question mark |
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Feb 5, 2012 20:57:42 GMT
Yes, without the question mark I take it very rhetorically.
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Post by baby beedle hitler on Feb 15, 2012 0:37:27 GMT
Joe, what are your views on the human centipede and have you seen the second one?
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Feb 15, 2012 2:24:33 GMT
Have you met any of the people that say The Artist was just a gimmick? If so did you murder them or just hurt them? I have heard people say that the only reason its popular is the "silent gimmick"
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Feb 15, 2012 6:36:48 GMT
Joe, what are your views on the human centipede and have you seen the second one? It's a funny movie but no, I haven't given the second one a chance. Don't feel like it is too pertinent. The next movie on my list to watch is Attack The Block. I have heard good things. Have you met any of the people that say The Artist was just a gimmick? If so did you murder them or just hurt them? I have heard people say that the only reason its popular is the "silent gimmick" No, everyone I have met really loves the movie. I don't think it is as good as everyone says it is. I don't think it was really a gimmick, because it had a purpose thematically and spoke to the evolution of cinema. I also love when movies that tell their stories visually instead of progressing via dialogue *coughCHRISNOLANcough*, but I did like The Artist and I think Peppy Miller is classically beautiful and mesmerizing. |
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Feb 16, 2012 1:18:47 GMT
What question would you like to be asked most?
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Feb 16, 2012 7:34:10 GMT
I like any questions related that inspire a conversation.
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Post by baby beedle hitler on Feb 17, 2012 1:10:29 GMT
Have you seen the muppets? I saw the muppets yesterday, I liked it.
Do you know of half in the bag? those guys are cool
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Post by JoePesciAddict on Feb 18, 2012 2:40:16 GMT
I saw the muppets. I thought it was good and infectious. Puppets usually always scare me though. That's why I usually stay away from politics.
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Post by GinfnersAddict on Feb 22, 2012 3:34:06 GMT
Came across that (cheeky) and it's rather pretty darn good. Are you a fan of any other super short short shorts?
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Post by baby beedle hitler on Feb 25, 2012 2:22:24 GMT
Have you seen Super? I watched it a few days ago and really enjoyed it.
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