tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post7308631454275421565..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Commie Link-Loving Sons of GunsNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7278671376757610562009-02-28T03:20:00.000-05:002009-02-28T03:20:00.000-05:00Hey Nat, I've been out of town, so I didn't see th...Hey Nat, I've been out of town, so I didn't see that you linked to my post. Thanks a lot. Out of all my posts on Dear Jesus, I really did want people to read that one, and I got a great number of referrals from your page. So thanks again!whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048153758556096552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63052368950840689292009-02-27T23:06:00.000-05:002009-02-27T23:06:00.000-05:00Angelina was wonderful in films like Changeling, A...Angelina was wonderful in films like Changeling, A Mighty Heart, Gia, George Wallace, Playing By Heart, Girl Interrupted, Foxfire, Hackers, Pushing Tin, The Good Shepherd, and The Fever. She's so underrated because of her tabloid overexposure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34128582539170739762009-02-26T06:14:00.000-05:002009-02-26T06:14:00.000-05:00I'm kinda into that Gondry-Green Hornet idea. I th...I'm kinda into that Gondry-Green Hornet idea. I think he's a good match for Rogen. Did Nat or anybody else see "Be Kind Rewind"? Despite the total failure of an ending (Frank Capra at his worst...) I liked the idea of a theatrical youtube video, and felt that the movie captured some of that.<BR/><BR/>I think I'd be similarly into a stripped-down, amateurish feeling comic book movie. And Rogen seems like the man for the job, with Gondry as someone who really understands that speed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60601412496487743912009-02-25T15:46:00.000-05:002009-02-25T15:46:00.000-05:00thats awesomethats awesomeNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-56184778433347164932009-02-25T13:24:00.000-05:002009-02-25T13:24:00.000-05:00Yes, you're right. It's sad, but it's true. Penn's...Yes, you're right. It's sad, but it's true. Penn's speech was uncomfortable while Lance Black for instance, while aiming at the same message was beautiful, more articulate and not confrontational. I guess it's that when it's about rights I'm more on Penn's way to address the issue (why being nice with those who hate you?). But yes, from that point of view I understand the reactions, even if I don't agree with them.<BR/><BR/>And still, I think Rourke has been allowed to say whatever he wanted (and for the record, I'm ok with the jokes. I'm one of those that think we should be capable of laughing at almost everything) while Penn has been scrutinized during the whole season, which in the light of the results, it might just mean: ok, Mickey, we'll let you play and entertain us because in the end we know we're not going to give you the big prize. Which is a sad conclusion, too. <BR/><BR/>So, before getting depressed (and everyone else), and completely unrelated, one of the things I love about the awards season and the Oscars it's the pictures of actors gatherings which wouldn't happen otherwise, like this one.<BR/><BR/>http://www.variety.com/rbidata/photogallery/variety/27076.jpg<BR/><BR/>Tilda and Penélope having a good time at the Vanity Fair party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-89152786886846668192009-02-25T09:27:00.000-05:002009-02-25T09:27:00.000-05:00anon 2:50... i'm guessing that in his first year a...anon 2:50... i'm guessing that in his first year as host he did. Later when it was OK to think he was good at it he probably got good reviews. I just can't recall a year EVER wherein a first time host didn't get hate mail the next day. It's a sickness with oscar reviewing.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-59286142443054284572009-02-25T08:17:00.000-05:002009-02-25T08:17:00.000-05:00Iggy because people are comfortable with women bei...Iggy because people are comfortable with women being objectified but they're not comfortable with gay people having civil rights. it's pretty simple.<BR/><BR/>crazy, but simple.<BR/><BR/>i think both are ok... why shouldn't Rourke joke about Tomei's physical gifts? She's a good sport about it and she was playing a stripper. and she has a slamming body.<BR/><BR/>but regarding Penn's speech. I loved it but the "shame" bit was very confrontational. It's true, of course, but mostly people don't like to think about this future/looking back part of progressive civil rights. <BR/><BR/>I always get sick to my stomach when Hollywood covers some long won civil rights battle (take segregation or the end of slavery or some such) and congratulates themselves and everyone congratulates everyone because NOBODY would ever think it was ok that we used to be this way. In these situations it's safe. Never mind that since it was controversial at the time, at least half of the same people if they were suddenly teleported back in time would NOT be supporting it.<BR/><BR/>so the only thing worth patting yourself on the back about is standing up to injustices in the here and now.<BR/><BR/>so Penn himself was time travelling. It's possible that in 50 to 100 years they'll make movies about gays winning civil rights and everyone will congratulate themselves that had they been alive then they TOTALLY would have fought for the gays. And they'll be disgusted by people who fought against their fellow citizens having equal treatment under the law../.. and imagine that had they been there they would have been on the right side of the divide.<BR/><BR/>which is probably false because most civil rights battles are hard won and most people aren't fighting hard to insure that their fellow citizens are treated well.<BR/><BR/>sorry i'm rambling. I loved the speech but i get why it upset people. People like to protect themselves from thinking about these things.... until battles are long won in which case they'll jump right in and be all like YAY, CIVIL RIGHTS! Kind of the way the republicans act now about the 60s civil rights battles.... <I>AS IF</I> they would have stood up for black people back then. <BR/><BR/>where's my coffee!?????<BR/><BR/>sorry for ramblingNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91884706920220011032009-02-25T07:36:00.000-05:002009-02-25T07:36:00.000-05:00About that Dear Jesus link (its comments)you poste...About that Dear Jesus link (its comments)you posted , I still don't understand the hatred for Penn and his speech. I realize there's some hatred coming from his personal public persona. But how come it is more acceptable to hear a speech mentioning an actress ability "to climb a pole"* than to hear a speech about civil rights?<BR/><BR/>*Just imagine if Winslet's speech included some mention of David Kross assets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45840619068298744752009-02-25T06:46:00.000-05:002009-02-25T06:46:00.000-05:00On an unrelated note I just realised that on the v...On an unrelated note I just realised that on the vanity fair hollywood issue cover called 'Masterclass' all of the women have now won an Oscar apart from Chloe Sevigny and Catherine Deneuve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21363478485925396512009-02-25T02:50:00.000-05:002009-02-25T02:50:00.000-05:00Did Billy Crystal get negative reviews the years h...Did Billy Crystal get negative reviews the years he hosted?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40401690078447544702009-02-25T00:17:00.000-05:002009-02-25T00:17:00.000-05:00Maybe the Green Hornet's costume can be made out o...Maybe the Green Hornet's costume can be made out of crepe paper and superglue? Here's hoping!<BR/><BR/>Usually I can understand negative thoughts about the Oscars because, even though I love them by default I can see clear flaws, but... I dunno. This year was different. Again, there <I>were</I> clear flaws but I can forgive them when there were so many positives. And most of those flaws were actually just things that need tinkering with for next year (odd music cues, in memoriam, best original song, a clearer idea with the acting presentations).Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1168358970633288032009-02-24T23:55:00.000-05:002009-02-24T23:55:00.000-05:00It's all about the tax incentives. Many states ac...It's all about the tax incentives. Many states actually give film productions a huge chunk of their production budget (to the tune of 30-40%) back in tax deductions, which makes it massively easier to raise the money for a film to be made. <BR/><BR/>Michigan's probably trying to build up the local film industry in their state (via tax incentives) in order to bring in business to stimulate their whole economy, increase demand, and get other jobs back. It's a good idea. Unfortunately, my state, FL, is stupid, and they just recently killed the tax incentives for film here and all the professionals are moving away. It sucks.<BR/><BR/>I know all about this cause I'm currently taking a class all about production management.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79706333664424466472009-02-24T23:43:00.000-05:002009-02-24T23:43:00.000-05:00Frieda Pinto in a Woody Allen film? Isn't she awar...Frieda Pinto in a Woody Allen film? Isn't she aware that she's going to have to, you know, deliver lines. Like, um, a lot of them?<BR/><BR/>Should be interesting to see her try to act, instead of simply pouting and running.Nick M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12566330717380805279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-8389071562912752912009-02-24T23:24:00.000-05:002009-02-24T23:24:00.000-05:00Right now Michigan is looking like the Slumdog Mil...Right now Michigan is looking like the Slumdog Millionaire, that's if Hollywood execs decide to pump their money into it. <BR/><BR/>p.s. Michigan is my home state too.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28344106907793227222009-02-24T22:47:00.000-05:002009-02-24T22:47:00.000-05:00i'm not really into watersportsi'm not really into watersportsNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-80724321108940416572009-02-24T22:31:00.000-05:002009-02-24T22:31:00.000-05:00Both of them will be just fine. Stop limiting the...Both of them will be just fine. Stop limiting their promise, talent, and future potential just b/c you love to piss all over "Slumdog Millionaire". They'll step up to the plate just like they did in their excellent performances in "Slumdog Millionaire."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-81800163699152231472009-02-24T22:17:00.000-05:002009-02-24T22:17:00.000-05:00Shawn... at the risk of angering the Slumdog mob a...Shawn... at the risk of angering the Slumdog mob again i expect a fall. <BR/><BR/>I am happy to be proven wrong of course (if people get famous and get guaranteed roles for a few years i WANT them to be good) but i think neither exhibited much talent in that movie ... the love people felt for them TO ME (mileage may vary) was entirely based on falling in love with the movie and all those cute little kids building your rooting interest in the young lovers. They both just seemed so blank as actors so I hope I'm wrong or if i'm right that they were just warming up.<BR/><BR/>certainly they're both likeable people at awards shows ;) so good luck!NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-64099546039167079712009-02-24T22:04:00.001-05:002009-02-24T22:04:00.001-05:00So Freida gets Woody Allen and Dev gets M. Night S...So Freida gets Woody Allen and Dev gets M. Night Shyamalan.<BR/><BR/>Will be interesting to watch these two rise (or not) in the coming year or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-59757772644699350332009-02-24T22:04:00.000-05:002009-02-24T22:04:00.000-05:00un francais any news not involving Oscar these pas...<B>un francais</B> any news not involving Oscar these past two weeks is unknown to me.<BR/><BR/>i have only so much hard disk ramNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46393657042672083532009-02-24T21:55:00.000-05:002009-02-24T21:55:00.000-05:00Dude Michigan is opening its own movie studio. Can...Dude Michigan is opening its own movie studio. Can't believe you didn't see this piece of info, it was everywhere a couple of weeks ago.<BR/>Yay for Michel Gondry directing green hornet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62653686519922676272009-02-24T21:49:00.000-05:002009-02-24T21:49:00.000-05:00Yay Frieda! Don't lose that "Slumdog Millionaire" ...Yay Frieda! Don't lose that "Slumdog Millionaire" momentum! Same for Dev Patel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-42469459858812171922009-02-24T21:07:00.000-05:002009-02-24T21:07:00.000-05:00Michigan has to get their crews up. If you can't ...Michigan has to get their crews up. If you can't crew the film locally...it adds the saved expense right back on.<BR/><BR/>Also...right to work. Is Michigan right to work? 'Cause that is a money saver as well.Sally Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522865527270681536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31982766342946956702009-02-24T20:57:00.000-05:002009-02-24T20:57:00.000-05:00I hope they keep the idea of former winners analys...I hope they keep the idea of former winners analysing the nominees' performances. It was briliant! They can ofcourse skip Angelina's. :pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com