tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post8688962494291795070..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Nicole Chased by Paparazzi (Onscreen, That Is)NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72909879414983147692009-11-18T23:14:16.636-05:002009-11-18T23:14:16.636-05:00I justs aw a snippet of nicole on Oprah and person...I justs aw a snippet of nicole on Oprah and personally, I like it more than the theatrical versions. I mean Nicole sings with the voice of a normal woman, you can almost feel for yourself how insecure she is underneath all that glamour-- and frankly, that is who claudia is.Paoiekinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658640024235904311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-23776063995835821082009-02-08T16:24:00.000-05:002009-02-08T16:24:00.000-05:00Comments range from "she is beautiful" to "she is ...Comments range from "she is beautiful" to "she is gorgeous" and yet, I wonder how many "Her face is frozen" comments we will be reading when the movie is actually released. This happened with Margot At The Wedding where people marvelled at the way she looked more natural on the movie set, same thing with Australia but as soon as the movies were released, it was all about the frozen face, again.<BR/><BR/>To add, she looks gorgeous and I hope she gets credit for her work in this film. A great actress who should be given more credit than she has gotten so far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-59224524273661317222009-02-01T13:31:00.000-05:002009-02-01T13:31:00.000-05:00@ anonyousThe Hours is the definition of a prestig...@ anonyous<BR/><BR/>The Hours is the definition of a prestige Hollywood drama, not a weird European indie movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-78997899107406805612009-02-01T10:23:00.000-05:002009-02-01T10:23:00.000-05:00i personally think IF this film manages two suppor...i personally think IF this film manages two supporting actress nominees (a huge IF) it'll be Cotillard and Cruz (unless Cruz wins this year in which case they'll take a break I think and we could see Cotillard and Dench)<BR/><BR/>I think this role is an ideal one for KIDMAN but it screams "glamourous star!" more than it screams Oscar candidate.<BR/><BR/>my personal take at leastNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46948556544051278252009-02-01T07:49:00.000-05:002009-02-01T07:49:00.000-05:00You´re right Glenn. But then she has pretty good c...You´re right Glenn. <BR/>But then she has pretty good chances this year with the Academy as she is working with Rob Marshall.<BR/><BR/>I hope the Academy won´t ignore/oversee her performance again. <BR/><BR/>It looks so promising.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-18547981148719123102009-01-31T20:40:00.000-05:002009-01-31T20:40:00.000-05:00I think it was that Nicole turned out to be an act...I think it was that Nicole turned out to be an actress that the Academy didn't want her to be. They would've loved for her to make movies like Charlize did with <I>North Country</I> or Clint Eastwood movies, but she chose to work with people like Jonathan Glazer, Lars Von Trier and so on. That doesn't make you popular.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-81768248832509207872009-01-31T20:04:00.000-05:002009-01-31T20:04:00.000-05:00I think the Academy had a crush on Nicole out of t...I think the Academy had a crush on Nicole out of the blue and then got bored. In any case, she has proven herself one of the greatest of her generation (that is the generation between Winslet and Streep perhaps? Let's say it is.) and 2 nods (even 3) don't reflect her abilities (OK maybe 3 would be a good number for now).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72604062933044201242009-01-31T15:51:00.000-05:002009-01-31T15:51:00.000-05:00well the Academy loved Nicole as Virginia Woolf, s...well the Academy loved Nicole as Virginia Woolf, so I don't think that is quite the caseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-40740447114154355622009-01-31T13:01:00.000-05:002009-01-31T13:01:00.000-05:00I think that's the Kidman the Academy loves. The S...I think that's the Kidman the Academy loves. The STAR, you know ? The STAR who plays in Oscarbait movies, not the character actor in weird indie movies. They see her as a reminiscence of old Hollywood so they prefer to see her in this type of production.<BR/><BR/>I'm almost sure the nom is in the bag if she can pull off the singing.<BR/><BR/>But one thing that makes me think she will is that I've heard many people saying they thought she was a rather good singer for an actor. <BR/><BR/>ArmandoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-69059458075146019372009-01-31T02:21:00.000-05:002009-01-31T02:21:00.000-05:00She actually looks gorgeous there, doesn't she?She actually looks gorgeous there, doesn't she?Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63859294910369439762009-01-30T23:05:00.000-05:002009-01-30T23:05:00.000-05:00BW... unless they've majorly altered the musical, ...BW... unless they've majorly altered the musical, all the women are unquestionably supporting.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-84173213001629302812009-01-30T22:28:00.000-05:002009-01-30T22:28:00.000-05:00Is Cotillard's role big enough to go lead? I'm won...Is Cotillard's role big enough to go lead? I'm wondering if she will campaign lead for this and supporting for Public Enemies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9941325727265567342009-01-30T21:06:00.000-05:002009-01-30T21:06:00.000-05:00I said this about Nic this year, but I am hoping, ...I said this about Nic this year, but I am hoping, *hoping* she will be able to grab a supporting nomination. I am so sick of the Academy passing her over, and this role should be more friendly for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1063071096662449642009-01-30T19:52:00.000-05:002009-01-30T19:52:00.000-05:00DDL and Nic make such a great couple! I hope they...DDL and Nic make such a great couple! I hope they show up together to the Oscars just like that on the 22nd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-84367049659855174292009-01-30T19:05:00.000-05:002009-01-30T19:05:00.000-05:00Nine is one of my favorite musicals and I have no ...Nine is one of my favorite musicals and I have no idea if Marshall is sensitive enough to direct it. Why am I afraid he'll turn it into something brassy and cheap?<BR/><BR/>I saw both the original production and the revival on Broadway. Tune really did something special in the original.<BR/><BR/>The score is not easy to sing so I'm afraid what we're going to hear.gabrieloakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460263240309976652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-58848513590167673982009-01-30T18:15:00.000-05:002009-01-30T18:15:00.000-05:00and given Oscar's tastes, Cotillard is the most Ba...and given Oscar's tastes, Cotillard is the most Baity role... because she's the "long suffering spouse" and you know how they eat that shit up.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-3923167896607641772009-01-30T18:14:00.000-05:002009-01-30T18:14:00.000-05:00anon 3:06 --unless they change the musical (which ...anon 3:06 --unless they change the musical (which they might) Claudia is not really only a cameo... but Cruz & Cotillard have the biggest female roles<BR/><BR/>the musical goes like so (with my favorite numbers in bold) IF it's similar to the stage show<BR/><BR/>ACT 1<BR/>Overture (COMPANY)<BR/>Not Since Charlie Chaplin (COMPANY)<BR/>Guido's Song (DAY-LEWIS)<BR/>My Husband Makes Movies (COTILLARD)<BR/><B>A Call From the Vatican (CRUZ * phenomenal number... won Jake Krakowski the TONY)</B><BR/>Only With You (DAY-LEWIS)<BR/><B>Folies Bergeres (DENCH) </B><BR/>Nine (LOREN & COMPANY)<BR/>The Bells of St. Sebastian (DAY-LEWIS & COMPANY)<BR/><BR/>ACT 2<BR/><B>A Man Like You/Unusual Way/Duet<BR/>(KIDMAN & DAY-LEWIS)</B><BR/>The Grand Canal (DAY-LEWIS)<BR/><B>Simple (KIDMAN & CRUZ) </B><BR/>Be On Your Own (COTILLARD)<BR/>I Can't Make This Movie (DAY-LEWIS)<BR/>Getting Tall<BR/>Nine/Long Ago/Nine (COMPANY)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-22521123874000635302009-01-30T18:11:00.000-05:002009-01-30T18:11:00.000-05:00Nicole was brilliant in Margot at the Wedding.I un...Nicole was brilliant in Margot at the Wedding.<BR/><BR/>I understand the concerns regarding her voice for the song number, but I have no doubt that coupled with her wonderful acting chops, she can pull off the scenes.bubbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098397358871088386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63767417307456195562009-01-30T16:37:00.000-05:002009-01-30T16:37:00.000-05:00Nicole looks absolutely gorgeous!Some new pics:htt...Nicole looks absolutely gorgeous!<BR/><BR/>Some new pics:<BR/><B>http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/nicole-kidman-keeps-plugging-away-at-nine-211028/</B><BR/><BR/>and even more here:<BR/><B>http://www.purepeople.com/people/nicole-kidman_p424/photos/1</B><BR/><BR/>Daniel Day Lewis and Nicole Kidman seem to get along very, very well. That one pic where they are holding hands is just love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63340333394652464322009-01-30T15:06:00.000-05:002009-01-30T15:06:00.000-05:00I was thinking: This year there have been 2 nomine...I was thinking: This year there have been 2 nominees for supporting from the same movie (Doubt). Normally, Nine would easily get 2 niminations (at least) in that category. But can it happen 2 years in a row? Isn't it a little unlikely?:<BR/><BR/>2000: Kate Hudson and Frances McDormand<BR/>2001: Helen Mirren and Maggie smith<BR/>2002: Catherine Zeta-Jones (Winner) and Queen Latifah.<BR/><BR/>I think is possible, but also I think Nine will break the Tom Jones's record for three supporting Actress Nominees:<BR/><BR/>My perception:<BR/><BR/>Foreigners:<BR/>*Marion Cotillard<BR/>*Penelope Cruz<BR/>*Sophia Loren<BR/>That would be AMAZING if we have the only TWO actresses who won the Oscar for a foreign language film.<BR/><BR/>Stardom:<BR/>*Nicole Kidman (But her role is a cameo... or not?)<BR/>*Penelope Cruz<BR/>*Judi Dench<BR/><BR/>Perception of the role:<BR/>*Marion Cotillard<BR/>*Penelope Cruz<BR/>*Judi DenchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9509595014532201382009-01-30T13:54:00.000-05:002009-01-30T13:54:00.000-05:00Nat:Just saw Margot at the Wedding last night agai...Nat:<BR/>Just saw Margot at the Wedding last night again for the first time since I saw it in theaters back in the fall of 2007. I had almost forgotten how great Nicole was in that movie! I just wanted to thank you for being one of the few, maybe the only, to honor that performance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-4391691814585897282009-01-30T13:35:00.000-05:002009-01-30T13:35:00.000-05:00Something new for you: http://justjared.buzznet.co...Something new for you: <BR/><BR/>http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/01/30/nicole-kidman-movie-musical-madness/<BR/><BR/>SHE IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27477959265898967102009-01-30T13:32:00.000-05:002009-01-30T13:32:00.000-05:00BTW "Rosemarie" above was moi (I messed up with my...BTW "Rosemarie" above was moi (I messed up with my blogger account the other day. Either that or I've got an evil twin.)<BR/><BR/>And, I have no doubt whatsoever that La Kidman will be up for the acting bit of it, whatever happens with the singing. <BR/><BR/>John, you sound as though you have some inside information? Details, details. Don't hold out on us, please!Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049113750769117163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-30635303433803732382009-01-30T13:20:00.000-05:002009-01-30T13:20:00.000-05:00Unusual Way is one of the most glorious soprano so...Unusual Way is one of the most glorious soprano songs in musical theater. Listen to the original soundtrack. It's stunning. So based on Moulin Rouge, I'm pretty convinced Nicole's not at all up for it. And I don't know if she's a good enough actor to make it work in the way that Johnny Depp made Sweeney work despite his similarly thin, small voice.<BR/><BR/>I also worry (though not as much) about Sophia and Penelope, whose songs were also originally written for strong sopranos. <BR/><BR/>The one number I'm not at all worried about is Follies Bergere, performed by the perfectly-cast Judi Dench.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15471292861393413232009-01-30T13:02:00.000-05:002009-01-30T13:02:00.000-05:00I think in movie musicals it's a bonus if an actor...I think in movie musicals it's a bonus if an actor has a great voice (Judy Garland), but it's not essential (Fred Astaire) if, as Nathaniel said, they remember to act through the song. That's the big problem I've had with a lot of recent musicals like Sweeney Todd. It's seems like the acting goes down a couple of notches whenever the singing starts.<BR/><BR/>I really want Nine to be good, but I'm getting flashbacks to the Marlon Brando version of Guys and Dolls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com