tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post1359041042284312241..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Open ThreadNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-75842597563992736762010-10-10T17:05:13.945-04:002010-10-10T17:05:13.945-04:00I just noticed that Gwyneth Paltrow has the cover ...<i>I just noticed that Gwyneth Paltrow has the cover of Elle this month (they released three with Gwyneth, Kate Hudson, and Hilary Swank), and I realized that never in my conscious cinematic lifetime has she been SO everywhere. It seems like the Shakespeare In Love buyers remorse that people decried for years and years has finally passed and she is, if not a bankable actress, a firmly planted movie star who's going stronger than ever.</i><br /><br />Gwyneth Paltrow never stopped being of interest to celebrity magazines, tabloid speculation, nor being an invited spectator at high profile fashion events. Paltrow has never been a movie star. But if I’m wrong about that she was certainly driven by the industry into that position and not the public. When the public makes you a star no matter how cold the industry becomes to you – all that’s needed is a single hit picture to bring you back – ala Julia Roberts with – My Best Friend’s Wedding or Sandra Bullock with The Proposal and The Blind Side. <br /><br />I jumped up and down in an overly childish fashion when Jack Nicholson announced Gwyneth as the winner. Finally this year I saw Shakespeare in Love for the first time. I appreciate her performance and I no longer cry fowl for the victory. I do believe she’s a better Supporting Actress than a Leading one. Her ensemble turn in The Royal Tenenbaums is a testament to a little bit of quirky I-know-more-than-you Paltrow goes a long way in her likeability and strength as a performer./3rtfu11noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-58141638137125916402010-10-10T00:01:18.384-04:002010-10-10T00:01:18.384-04:00Of course The Social Network is worth seeing! What...Of course The Social Network is worth seeing! What's wrong with you? IT's going to be a major Oscar contender, so at least watch it for that reason.Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-33878252435102289642010-10-09T23:23:44.041-04:002010-10-09T23:23:44.041-04:00I saw "Secretariat" tonight and thought ...I saw "Secretariat" tonight and thought it was great. It's not worth the bad online rep it's getting, and it's certainly not fair to lump it in with tired "The Blind Side" comparisons. This is an entirely different breed of film than that one was, even if they're going after most of the same audience. I'd recommend this film to anyone. You might be surprised to find out that you actually enjoy it. And Diane Lane needs to act in more films.Timothynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31533097993603821352010-10-09T21:31:16.484-04:002010-10-09T21:31:16.484-04:00Henry: It could be good, and it could be interesti...Henry: It could be good, and it could be interesting to see something so recent.joe burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987519630654592530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47131026934330752312010-10-09T04:51:53.970-04:002010-10-09T04:51:53.970-04:00I'm still not convinced enough or rather, moti...I'm still not convinced enough or rather, motivated enough to see The Social Network. Can someone convince me?Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38117520947180043312010-10-08T22:25:21.161-04:002010-10-08T22:25:21.161-04:00I'm just wondering what's are your favorit...I'm just wondering what's are your favorite Judy Garland films? And what is your favorite era of her voice?joe burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987519630654592530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19465379865111456672010-10-08T19:25:20.100-04:002010-10-08T19:25:20.100-04:00It's Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, so to...It's Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, so tons of food, tons of family (23 for the weekend!!!!!) and lots of booze. Usually a sleepy movie after turkey. I hope to rent Home for the Holidays, I never tire of it.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85610726672250780922010-10-08T19:22:56.297-04:002010-10-08T19:22:56.297-04:00@Andrew -- As much as I understand your logic rega...@Andrew -- As much as I understand your logic regarding <i>The King's Speech</i>, I can't say I totally agree. Should they have given <i>127 Hours</i> a PG13 rating because Ralston cut his arm off fo' realz? Some parents might object to their kids hearing the word "f*ck" 40 times over -- at least, when it's coming from someone else's mouth. Then again, who would take a child to see this movie in the first place?<br /><br />As for the NC17 rating: Huh? I can't imagine this movie is more graphic than even one of the <i>Saw</i> films.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-42460551578502528172010-10-08T18:54:12.641-04:002010-10-08T18:54:12.641-04:00@Dylan-The first one was excellent. This one is ju...@Dylan-The first one was excellent. This one is just...meh. It starts out good, though. It just got a little cheesy towards then end.<br /><br />And regarding Blue Valentine, I think it got an NC17 because MPAA members have bad marriages too. Oh, and there's an unwilling sex scene of some sort. Yeah, yeah. King's Speech got an R because they say fuck 40+ times in one scene, which is how King George was actually treated by the therapist. It's historically correct, but oh no! Here comes the MPAA! (Moronic, Psuedo-American Assholes.)Andrew R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08656464274438644356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-10116647182057008802010-10-08T18:29:38.813-04:002010-10-08T18:29:38.813-04:00Yes, always planning on seeing something! I will g...Yes, always planning on seeing something! I will go to the second edition of the Virada Cinematográfica, here in my city, and it's going to be so amazing!!Kamilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71981832547172011232010-10-08T17:45:46.913-04:002010-10-08T17:45:46.913-04:00Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down. Rewind. Back to wha...Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down. Rewind. Back to what Andrew said in the third comment. How is the new 127 Hours trailer a step down? It's exponentially better than the first one!---https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993509557779273910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63925945744224378062010-10-08T17:40:33.495-04:002010-10-08T17:40:33.495-04:00I know, I know but since this is seriously the ONL...I know, I know but since this is seriously the ONLY thing I've been thinking about all week...<br /><br />Oscar night! When Annette Bening, Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman take the stage to accept their history-making triple Oscar-er followed by an impromptu flogging of the Academy (mandated by the Bening, of course) for making them wait So. Damn. Long! to get to this point.<br /><br />Sure it's a pipe dream, but it's MY pipe dream okay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19720456071635969252010-10-08T17:38:32.537-04:002010-10-08T17:38:32.537-04:00Deborah -- i'll be there. that's always fu...Deborah -- i'll be there. that's always fun.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-18859906478664364122010-10-08T17:03:46.240-04:002010-10-08T17:03:46.240-04:00Nathaniel, did you know Madonna originally petitio...Nathaniel, did you know Madonna originally petitioned Fincher to director Truth or Dare? <br /><br />I have a request for a possible future post/article from you concerning two-time Best Actress winners. I was thinking about Sally Field, Jodie Foster and Hilary Swank and how much it gives me a headache to know they’re twice awarded Best Actress. Most multi Oscar winners only have one decent win and the 2nd is uninspired and terrible. Robbing much worthier and yet crowed actors to be added to the academy legacy. I’m not picking on these women but it stands out to be that these three aren’t the best of their generation and their wins are so close to each other./3rtfu11noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-84878105702623756662010-10-08T16:57:52.110-04:002010-10-08T16:57:52.110-04:00And by "conscious cinematic lifetime," I...And by "conscious cinematic lifetime," I mean post-2002, when I started following the movies religiously.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622435513032131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-76163725227336871652010-10-08T16:57:11.362-04:002010-10-08T16:57:11.362-04:00I just noticed that Gwyneth Paltrow has the cover ...I just noticed that Gwyneth Paltrow has the cover of Elle this month (they released three with Gwyneth, Kate Hudson, and Hilary Swank), and I realized that never in my conscious cinematic lifetime has she been SO everywhere. It seems like the Shakespeare In Love buyers remorse that people decried for years and years has finally passed and she is, if not a bankable actress, a firmly planted movie star who's going stronger than ever.<br /><br />Watching her figure out her place in the spotlight has been such a joy for someone who's loved and believed in her all along.Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622435513032131426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44417348533214359542010-10-08T16:52:15.320-04:002010-10-08T16:52:15.320-04:00Can't see anything. We here in New Zealand hav...Can't see <i>anything</i>. We here in New Zealand have got most of the crap in the cinemas which you had in June/July/August...i.e. The Last Airbender and Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore. So I just gotta wait until the end of next month (but probably early December because I have some stupid camp) until I can see The Social Network and Easy A. Life is not fair living here in NZ.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38141815239454136252010-10-08T16:31:18.844-04:002010-10-08T16:31:18.844-04:00Saw The Town last night. Hope to see Social Networ...Saw The Town last night. Hope to see Social Network this weekend.<br /><br />Mostly what's on my mind is preparing for the MAD MEN SEASON FINALE PARTY.<br /><br />Hope you're coming!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061313079120981794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61724866994611392582010-10-08T16:21:48.789-04:002010-10-08T16:21:48.789-04:00I want to see The Beaver!!!
I love Jodie Foster, ...I want to see The Beaver!!!<br /><br />I love Jodie Foster, the actress, and she is a very talented director, too. <br /><br />I love Mel Gibson, the star, not the the asshole.<br /><br />(I love a lot of stars that are/were assholes in real life. Gibson, Heston, Kazan, Depardieu...)cal rothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62411929556767178372010-10-08T16:12:25.140-04:002010-10-08T16:12:25.140-04:00I saw My Soul to Take (for a review, not for my ow...I saw <i>My Soul to Take</i> (for a review, not for my own sake). Avoid the film like the Black Plague.<br /><br />In other news, I'll be seeing <i>Secretariat</i>, which is reportedly not meeting its expected numbers, tomorrow. I might check out <i>It's Kind of a Funny Story</i> sometime before the weekend is over.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723441382492805800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45529877632133135622010-10-08T15:35:13.791-04:002010-10-08T15:35:13.791-04:00ANN MCD -- oh thank you. thank you. my brain was h...ANN MCD -- oh thank you. thank you. my brain was hurting trying to remember what it was they could possibly be so frightened of.<br /><br />I had forgotten about that scene. Yes, there is a shot of Michelle Williams face obviously enjoying the man's tongue. and they HATE closeups of female pleasure (that doc <i>THIS FILM HAS NOT YET RATED</i> has a whole section on that problem.)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87791906193025143432010-10-08T15:33:12.235-04:002010-10-08T15:33:12.235-04:00When are the actors and actresses of the aughts li...When are the actors and actresses of the aughts lists revisited / finished with regards to the whole last decade? Those were great write-ups.cinephilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13267962359019413352010-10-08T15:29:12.715-04:002010-10-08T15:29:12.715-04:00I keep thinking that I want to see the latest Horr...I keep thinking that I want to see the latest Horror Flick out, but then I don't. Come to think of it, the last one I saw on the big screen was THE RING, and it made me laugh. I felt they were trying to manipulate me with creepy images that had no real substance. Ok, the girl coming out of the TV was cool, but really was THE RING scary to anyone.chris na Tarajanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-67238314247819717472010-10-08T15:29:10.903-04:002010-10-08T15:29:10.903-04:00I bet Madonna is smiling somewhere knowing she dis...I bet Madonna is smiling somewhere knowing she discovered David Fincher before he hit it big :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-12674181950174871322010-10-08T15:27:34.687-04:002010-10-08T15:27:34.687-04:00I'm gonna go see Easy A tonight... then Secret...I'm gonna go see Easy A tonight... then Secretariat Sunday... I just love Diane Lane, so classy! She was the best part of Unfaithful and I still love Under the Tuscan Sun! Glad to see her still getting good parts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com