tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post2112717113936221156..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: FYC: Marisa Tomei in Before the Devil Knows You're DeadNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7854500999234169432008-05-25T19:02:00.000-04:002008-05-25T19:02:00.000-04:00Great post about the film and especially about Mar...Great post about the film and especially about Marisa Tomei. <BR/>Loved the interview - that was the first time i heard one with Marisa and she seems to be really nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54112114767732050482008-01-17T00:46:00.000-05:002008-01-17T00:46:00.000-05:00Wonderful interview, first audio piece I've heard ...Wonderful interview, first audio piece I've heard with Marisa. I have read various interviews with the actress, but you don't always know how to take a written comment. To hear her voice tells so much.<BR/><BR/>I've read that Marisa loathes the "cutie pie" roles as she calls them. Hearing her replies to your questions I see why. She is intelligent, real, and cares tremendously about what she does. Though she has so much more talent and versatility than such roles demand, I wonder if she realizes why folks want her to keep doing them. I just saw the '93 movie "Untamed Heart". Regardless of how people rated the storyline, I thought Marisa pulled off an amazing performance. I don't know if she would consider her character in this fairy-tale romance to be one of those "saccharine" roles (her words again). She not only showed a versatile and wide range of expression and emotion, but in everything a beautiful heart came shining through. I wondered, "is that just great acting or is there really that kind of life and love down there, underneath, bubbling up into the character Caroline?"<BR/><BR/>After hearing the real Tomei in your excellent interview (with that same wonderful laughter, sincerity, honesty, and heart) I am prone to believe that at her core Marisa really is that sweet and kind. Yes, and intelligent, extremely talented, versatile and so very capable. But you had to fall in love with her a little bit just hearing her "in person".cslewisfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13900785495290608627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-8342503147340154282008-01-08T13:23:00.000-05:002008-01-08T13:23:00.000-05:00That was a nice podcast. I'm glad I took the time...That was a nice podcast. I'm glad I took the time to listen to it. I'm glad I checked it out. Even though I thought that Marisa Tomei's performance in "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" wasn't anything of note or Oscarworthy over what could get in supporting actress (too slight a role on paper, no fleshing out to be done by even a better actress), that interview kind of endeared her in my head a bit. Not that I dislike her or anything -- I was a fan from way back in her "A Different World" days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19968611054004538312008-01-08T01:01:00.000-05:002008-01-08T01:01:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for this interview! Now I can play ...Thanks so much for this interview! <BR/><BR/>Now I can play the part where she says, "Hello Nathaniel", and pretend that she's talking to me. <BR/><BR/>And that I'm P.S. Hoffman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-67220054346122319582008-01-07T23:59:00.000-05:002008-01-07T23:59:00.000-05:00Hey NatWhat a great performance... by YOU lol. A v...Hey Nat<BR/><BR/><BR/>What a great performance... by YOU lol. A very well conducted interview I must say; poised and sharp. MArisa's performance itself is one of the best in the movie, perhaps one of the best supporting roles of the year as played by her, however it's the type of role that, when played right, brings out your talent while taking you out of contention. It's a baity role people can identify with, but not a peformance people are willing to understand. I'm sure Marisa could have 'gone for the Oscar' but decided to stay true to the character<BR/>Can't wait for the next episode!<BR/><BR/>G.ChacarCheurchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390724857945588695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-89478969725547099242008-01-07T18:30:00.000-05:002008-01-07T18:30:00.000-05:00(Aside, @Catherine - I am the laugher. I'm glad y...(Aside, @Catherine - I am the laugher. I'm glad you sympathize. These guys are <I>funny</I>.)NicksFlickPickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607501848596529493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-29049015204099649722008-01-07T18:28:00.000-05:002008-01-07T18:28:00.000-05:00Nathaniel - What a terrific first podcast. Holy ...Nathaniel - What a terrific first podcast. Holy Cow ! I saw 'Devil' over the weekend and checked your site to see what you had to say - wanted to compare notes! I was so happy to see that Miss Tomei spent a little time at the Fim Experience. <BR/><BR/>Have I told you how much I love this site ? <BR/><BR/>I do - I really do !!!<BR/><BR/>:o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63619145249623868272008-01-07T17:26:00.000-05:002008-01-07T17:26:00.000-05:00Very entertaining podcast. I had it on my mp3 play...Very entertaining podcast. I had it on my mp3 player as I was going on my walk this evening and I kept getting strange looks as I guffawed loudly every few minutes. "Marion Cotillard is definitely in this movie!" had me in stitches. <BR/><BR/>I really hope this is a regular thing. I know you can't get guests like Tomei all the time (pity...) but I enjoyed the second half as much as, or even more than, the first. You guys...*wipes away tear* I like just listening to (informed) people shoot the shit about films, and whoever kept howling with laughter in the background, I salute you!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09258493877737555910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19475245510721514712008-01-07T15:51:00.000-05:002008-01-07T15:51:00.000-05:00i personally don't believe it's shallow to enjoy b...i personally don't believe it's shallow to enjoy beauty. so long as more internal gifts are also valued ;)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-25747142729885328492008-01-07T15:10:00.000-05:002008-01-07T15:10:00.000-05:00Tomei is really a fantastic actress. Plus she's no...Tomei is really a fantastic actress. Plus she's not afraid to get naked, which is always a plus. <BR/><BR/>Yes, I know I'm a shallow pig.PIPERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054305230216613759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27721025598820419442008-01-07T13:25:00.000-05:002008-01-07T13:25:00.000-05:00Just finished listening to the podcast and may I j...Just finished listening to the podcast and may I just say congratulations Nate. In addition to having a lovely speaking voice you really came off well in the interview. Your questions were on-point and while you came across as a clear appreciator of her you still kept things professional. A very entertaining 50 minutes. Can't wait for more.El Gigantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12273552212921198816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72279510788198431142008-01-07T11:10:00.000-05:002008-01-07T11:10:00.000-05:00Re: the Supporting Actress blog-a-thon, I finally ...Re: the Supporting Actress blog-a-thon, I finally rent Stardust at home and my sweetie and enjoyed it very much - not a perfect film but fun nonetheless. (It probably worked better on some levels on our our small screen at home than it would have on the theaters screen. Claire Danes' confession of love to the boy-turned-mouse - I was completely distracted by all her facial movements throughout that scene. People who complain that Kidman can't move her face should be tied down and watch Danes' alarming facial tics.)<BR/><BR/>That said, I'm surprised no one has done a blog in support of Michelle Pfieffer as Lamia. I'm not a Pfieffer worshipper the way you are Nat (although I loved her as Catwoman, and in Married to the Mob, I don't rush out to see a film because she's in it). But she really rocked the house as a wicked witch - and one of the rare instances where old-age make-up actually helped the performance rather than interfering with it. She lit up the screen every time she appeared as the absolute embodiment of "wicked". That performance may not be fashionable in an era of "realistic" acting - but it summons the memories of old-fashioned movie acting (and movie enjoyment) and gives Margaret Hamilton a run for the money as all time best on-screen villaness.<BR/><BR/>RedSatinDollAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-12351029125427694392008-01-07T10:00:00.000-05:002008-01-07T10:00:00.000-05:00Great interview. She sounds so cool. I wish you ...Great interview. She sounds so cool. I wish you talk to her about the Seinfeld episode. Anyway, wow, she actually works a lot; what with these movies of her that I never heard. <BR/><BR/>And when she mentioned John Cameron Mitchell as one of the artists she wanna work with..wow..Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02033985282165091044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19100250012932347752008-01-07T09:36:00.000-05:002008-01-07T09:36:00.000-05:00Great interview, Nat (I don't know why it's suppos...Great interview, Nat (I don't know why it's supposed to be the ultimate compliment of a celebrity to say of them "they seem down to earth" but she really does - intelligent and funny without a shred of nose-in-the-air ego.)<BR/><BR/>And I enjoyed the second half of the podcast - awards discussion in real-time! One thing I'd recommend - adding a female voice (Susan, perhaps?) to the conversation? (Or maybe Kim Morgan at Sunset Gun?)<BR/><BR/>And yes, I voted for you on the bloggies. ;) Good luck!<BR/><BR/>RedSatinDollAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-69113641114942904482008-01-07T06:01:00.000-05:002008-01-07T06:01:00.000-05:00Excellent interview. Thanks for asking my question...Excellent interview. Thanks for asking my question, and I second your answer (she has great taste in directors).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-56973968844775157532008-01-07T03:30:00.000-05:002008-01-07T03:30:00.000-05:00The Marisa interview is pure joy. (And thanks so ...The Marisa interview is pure joy. (And thanks so much for asking my question!) I've already linked up to this. And I will try to speak in shorter thought-streams the next time we podcast.NicksFlickPickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607501848596529493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7704999261119356822008-01-07T00:21:00.000-05:002008-01-07T00:21:00.000-05:00Great entry and great podcast! Congrats on your p...Great entry and great podcast! Congrats on your premiere. :)<BR/><BR/>~StevenStevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710651889427937373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65757917026168460522008-01-06T23:18:00.000-05:002008-01-06T23:18:00.000-05:00If she hadn't won her Academy Award, would we be r...If she hadn't won her Academy Award, would we be revering her like Catherine Keener?<BR/><BR/>(I've been waiting for your entry too, Nath. :) )The Jaded Armchair Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511211427198395696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-5474270323862064782008-01-06T21:49:00.000-05:002008-01-06T21:49:00.000-05:00She sounds so nice. I hope she gets nominated. Gre...She sounds so nice. I hope she gets nominated. <BR/><BR/>Great post/interview.Andy Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03289238932347069993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71742082720597707742008-01-06T21:40:00.000-05:002008-01-06T21:40:00.000-05:00Wow. I did Marisa too! Such an underrated performa...Wow. I did Marisa too! Such an underrated performance.<BR/><BR/>And an amazing post here, too. Bravo.Sam Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09456254953886041016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-55381644858476551342008-01-06T21:03:00.000-05:002008-01-06T21:03:00.000-05:00You so fancy!You so fancy!StinkyLuluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765533714740641857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79692595554277925642008-01-06T20:34:00.000-05:002008-01-06T20:34:00.000-05:00Leave it to Nathaniel to make my day! Wow,this was...Leave it to Nathaniel to make my day! Wow,this was amazing.Excellent job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com