tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post238153005578142592..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Sundance Day 7: The Kids Are All Right & UndertowNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-5790711669935552412010-02-01T13:49:22.755-05:002010-02-01T13:49:22.755-05:00Mony - they're both good young actors. They ar...Mony - they're both good young actors. They aren't really difficult parts but as i said in my review, Mia's final closeups are so wondrous i am now officially a fan.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52996173549464316352010-02-01T13:48:23.523-05:002010-02-01T13:48:23.523-05:00steandric -- are you being facetious? (about Naomi...steandric -- are you being facetious? (about Naomi Watts being the indisputable lead?)<br /><br />the film is another one of those dread two leads in the same film (of the same gender) cases where they'll cheat and make someone "lead" and someone "supporting"... but if anything Annette has the bigger role. ;)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-35716592081494590292010-01-31T03:31:25.796-05:002010-01-31T03:31:25.796-05:00I have read good reviews for this film. I am inter...I have read good reviews for this film. I am interested in seeing it.<br /><br />How were Mia and Josh's performances Nathaniel? <br /><br />Out of thesynopsis for some films in Sundance, I am interested in Buried, Kids are Alright and Blue Valentine.Monynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82371218995453204102010-01-30T21:59:35.029-05:002010-01-30T21:59:35.029-05:00I'm going to cry if Julianne jumps to TV befor...I'm going to cry if Julianne jumps to TV before she's won an Oscar.<br /><br />If she dies Oscar-less, that would be a scandal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65190826636745422652010-01-30T20:20:53.007-05:002010-01-30T20:20:53.007-05:00Sony Classics have now launched the official websi...Sony Classics have now launched the official website for "Mother and Child", confirming that Naomi Watts is the indisputable lead of the film.steandricnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27938516801183558672010-01-30T16:36:42.075-05:002010-01-30T16:36:42.075-05:00I think this may be the most fuckable cast in year...I think this may be the most fuckable cast in years!Agustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322367636443279027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11100145201476266362010-01-30T14:55:25.680-05:002010-01-30T14:55:25.680-05:00But in all seriousness, it should not come as a sh...But in all seriousness, it should not come as a shock that some actors are great at playing gay when gay actors are quite often great at playing straight. We just never hear about it...<br /><br />Is Bening in this film kind of the female equivalent of Justin Kirk in <em>Angels in America</em>? That was another "unusually authentic" perf.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85488731990139645822010-01-30T14:51:06.589-05:002010-01-30T14:51:06.589-05:00Oh no, is Julianne about to join Glenn Close, Holl...Oh no, is Julianne about to join Glenn Close, Holly Hunter, Sally Field, etc. as a perpetual nominee in Best Performance by an Aging, Former Movie Star, er, Actress in a Drama Series at the Emmys? She would fit the bill, after all.<br /><br />T'would be sad to see that happen.<br /><br />And yeah Nat, I can TOTALLY see the dykiness of Bening. Here's one way you could've said it:<br /><br />"Bening is much more convincing as a gay woman than Jodie Foster is as a straight one."<br /><br />Oh wait, that's still pretty inappropriate... ; )adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-17306780351931707062010-01-30T13:03:38.653-05:002010-01-30T13:03:38.653-05:00If Julianne Moore doesn't win an Oscar for thi...If Julianne Moore doesn't win an Oscar for this role she won't be nominated for the next couple of years.<br /><br />Word around neighborhood has it that she's signing a deal for TV role that will happen very SOON.<br /><br />Just FYI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-29259538814708451442010-01-30T11:45:41.612-05:002010-01-30T11:45:41.612-05:00I was talking to one of my Park City housemates ab...I was talking to one of my Park City housemates about the movie, and he's friends with Yaya DaCosta, who plays the stunningly gorgeous hostess/girlfriend to Ruffalo's character. And he asked how her part was, and I was like "You know, even she gets a good moment!" That script is so excellent to every single one of its characters it's mind-boggling.Kateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06602654660381174664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-39798238080123355532010-01-30T11:42:14.388-05:002010-01-30T11:42:14.388-05:00Well, it goes this way :
Bening will probably be ...Well, it goes this way :<br /><br />Bening will probably be campaigned as supporting alongside Moore for The Kids Are All Right since she appears to be the lead in Mother & Child, which also features baity performances by Naomi Wttas and Kerry Washington, the former being also a contender in the lead category for Fair Game in which she plays a real person, and a liberal at that !jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-12548759916370954032010-01-30T11:16:30.925-05:002010-01-30T11:16:30.925-05:00Glenn -- yeah, probably. the rest will be trickier...Glenn -- yeah, probably. the rest will be trickier but if people like it as much as people did here you could see<br /><br />PIC, SCREENPLAY, and a couple of acting nods.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-64993566867611336542010-01-30T09:57:44.234-05:002010-01-30T09:57:44.234-05:00It is interesting that there are quite a few buzz ...It is interesting that there are quite a few buzz worthy performances from the festival (Kline, Williams, Bening, Gosling) how well can they last? And which will be the one that makes it all the way (or will there be more?)Michael Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668853285292187310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34566332933887532532010-01-30T08:06:38.443-05:002010-01-30T08:06:38.443-05:00Sounds like a slam dunk Original Screenplay nomine...Sounds like a slam dunk Original Screenplay nominee if you ask me.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-68546778666304367202010-01-30T07:46:52.529-05:002010-01-30T07:46:52.529-05:00I'm so glad people liked The Kids Are All Righ...I'm so glad people liked The Kids Are All Right. I can't wait!<br /><br />As for Moore, I thought her "something very intellectual" speech was a brilliant comedic turn as dramatic as it may be. :pJim Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-33728958383133084862010-01-30T05:22:31.084-05:002010-01-30T05:22:31.084-05:00I can't wait to see this film... Julianne and ...I can't wait to see this film... Julianne and Annette are two of my very favorite actresses!<br />So do you think Annette will be considered lead in "The Kids"? Probably it will also depend on "Mother and Child" awards chances... I think she will eventually be put in the supporting field for "M&C", with Naomi Watts as a possible Best Actress contender. I'm convinced Annette would have bigger opportunity to get awards recognition if she campaigns as Best Supporting Actress, especially with two acclaimed performances in two very well-received movies in the same year.<br />About Julianne, I suppose she could finally take the Golden Statue as soon as she takes another big dramatic role in an important film (a la "Far from Heaven" or "The Hours")... if she gets a sixth nomination (the fifth will be this year), she'll hardly walk home empty-handed.Stefanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52804704349240562102010-01-30T01:09:54.571-05:002010-01-30T01:09:54.571-05:00God i wish Moore kicks ass in this movies. She nee...God i wish Moore kicks ass in this movies. She need to get that Oscar man !<br /><br />And Bening. God... She is so overdue too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86469245586906914432010-01-30T00:14:52.695-05:002010-01-30T00:14:52.695-05:00adam k -- that's what i meant, yes. i couldn&#...adam k -- that's what i meant, yes. i couldn't figure out a way to say it without sounding inappropriate. She's such a dyke in the movie! ;)<br /><br />seeking Amy -- Probably yeah. I feel very warmly toward the movie but i'm not sure if i thought it was "great" can't wait to see it again.<br /><br />cinephile -- i thought she was a little forced comedically... but still her best comic work in a long while.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47180323417079343602010-01-29T23:58:26.655-05:002010-01-29T23:58:26.655-05:00Okay, Adam's explanation makes complete sense ...Okay, Adam's explanation makes complete sense and it's so obvious in retrospect. Obviously I'm paranoid because it's midnight and I've been up for 36 hours. :)Andrew K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01104647944747041277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-24815953134037133612010-01-29T23:38:30.924-05:002010-01-29T23:38:30.924-05:00I actually took the "authentic" comment ...I actually took the "authentic" comment to mean that Annette Bening was unusually convincing as a lesbian, even though she's, you know, not one.adam k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13485604493059621307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71623902444340143892010-01-29T22:56:33.405-05:002010-01-29T22:56:33.405-05:00"felt unusually authentic to me" Why doe..."felt unusually authentic to me" Why does that sound like a jibe to me? But I can't fault one of the few Annette defenders around. <br /><br />I see her with the short hair and immediately remember The American President. I actually thought she'd go supporting here and lead for Mother & Child [even though that'd be fraud]. I'm not getting my hopes up, just glad to see that Warren is letting her work again.Andrew K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01104647944747041277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-20967271172386690772010-01-29T22:54:54.135-05:002010-01-29T22:54:54.135-05:00Say something about Moore's performance please...Say something about Moore's performance please... because I wonder if she can convince in comedies. I mean she was hilarious in Cookie's Fortune and Big Lebowski, but her comedy attempts in the last decade FAILED.<br />So how is she? Can we finally say she is back on track or was the last year - Savage Grace, Blindness; great performances - her last stand (as mentioned in the film bitch awards 2008)?cinephilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-78740157975338250732010-01-29T22:38:44.417-05:002010-01-29T22:38:44.417-05:00Yay I can't wait for The Kids Are All Right an...Yay I can't wait for The Kids Are All Right and I hope it's a summer release too. Is this a B+ in your book Nathaniel? Maybe I missed a letter grade in your review but it sounds like a B+Seeking Amynoreply@blogger.com