tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post2454681670053390684..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Nine "Also Starring..."NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91440652039194437162009-11-20T20:43:51.514-05:002009-11-20T20:43:51.514-05:00Late to the party here, but my big question is why...Late to the party here, but my big question is why Cynthia Nixon didn't get to do Rabbit Hole. She won a Tony for it and it's not like people don't know her. That makes me sad. <br /><br />I'm so excited about Nine, though with this seemingly much larger character by Hudson, it's obviously just going to be a very different piece. If you cut Nine, Simple, and Getting Tall, you kind of miss the whole point of the musical, but maybe it's just about something else--like fab costumes. I'd watch DDL make shoes, so I'm in.Criticlasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942568777607340234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46954098455769176262009-11-11T14:51:34.850-05:002009-11-11T14:51:34.850-05:00Everyone was worried about Fergie being in the mus...Everyone was worried about Fergie being in the musical, but she was way better than Kate Hudson. Kate should not even be in this movie.The role makes no sense except to try to get the younger audience. She sucks in everything she does since Almost Famous. She is boring and blah in this movie and out of place. Fergie surprised me and is way more essential and has a better voice and portrays the emotions of her character very well. Kate is an overrated "actress".Lindseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28126358048218415582009-11-11T14:44:03.134-05:002009-11-11T14:44:03.134-05:00How the hell does Kate Hudson get more screentime ...How the hell does Kate Hudson get more screentime than Nicole Kidman and Sophia Loren????? Their characters are far more important to Guido's life. I'm baffled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-8435476035973365132009-11-11T13:22:08.971-05:002009-11-11T13:22:08.971-05:00I have a good feeling for Rabbit Hole. It could be...I have a good feeling for Rabbit Hole. It could be 2010's Doubt, which means multiple Oscar noms for its cast.<br /><br />Kidman will be back on the awards circuit with Rabbit Hole and Danish Girl. And who knows what will happen with Little Bee ? The novel was powerful after all, it could translate well to the screen.<br /><br />Anyway I think she's getting good choices again. It also seems like there are only three women in Hollywood now who can get lead roles in films : her, Streep & Jolie.noodlemantranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72806798738368853452009-11-11T12:36:35.260-05:002009-11-11T12:36:35.260-05:00Kate Hudson is the cinematic equivalent of a yeast...Kate Hudson is the cinematic equivalent of a yeast infection. Forever and always.Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924416825035276697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-8669390793598088202009-11-11T11:53:14.535-05:002009-11-11T11:53:14.535-05:00I'll gladly explain the issue with Hudson, Ano...I'll gladly explain the issue with Hudson, Anonymous. Her character isn't in the stage musical. That's throwing people off. As was mentioned here already, the character was pulled in from 8 1/2, so she's not a brand new invention.<br /><br />To summarize briefly, Hudson is an American reporter who catches DDL's eye at a press conference, then later gets the chance to slobber all over him and take him back to her hotel room. Her song is in a very different visual style from the film, which I loved because it was a representation of how idolized DDL's Guido is as a flashy Italian film director. Hudson's reporter doesn't love him, she loves his films and the freedom of Italian cinema. For DDL, Hudson is just the latest conquest in his never ending string of women. He doesn't get that many of the women in his life are simply using him for fame or pleasure and how much he is neglecting the women who truly care about him.<br /><br />I was expecting her to be awful, but her singing was surprisingly strong and she held her own against DDL. The flash and impact of the new song helped her stand out in a film where all but DDL and Cotillard are on even footing: one song each (Cotillard/DDL get two).<br /><br />I get the description says "Academy Award Winners," but that wasn't in the promo material in July. It simply said "starring" the whole cast. Now they've changed it in a way that pushes Hudson and Fergie to an afterthought at the bottom of a press release.A Readernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21816150655447608972009-11-11T02:11:48.957-05:002009-11-11T02:11:48.957-05:00To "A Reader":
It's clear you loved ...To "A Reader":<br />It's clear you loved Hudson's performance. Can you explain why some are saying it doesn't "fit" into the movie well? Do you suppose that might be a reason they are still editing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7293238292286918482009-11-11T01:04:07.328-05:002009-11-11T01:04:07.328-05:00Oh man, I really hope Rabbit Hole does really well...Oh man, I really hope Rabbit Hole does really well and doesn't go the way of the do-do like Proof did. I think Kidman could even win for Rabbit Hole. If Hilary Swank could win a second Oscar in 6 years, 8 should be enough for Nicole to be back up on her feet again...Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206689829422865411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9633773948160740272009-11-10T23:59:11.112-05:002009-11-10T23:59:11.112-05:00I don't know the musical and haven't seen ...I don't know the musical and haven't seen 8 1/2 so I have nothing to compare the casting choices to. But it amazes me that some feel casting Kate Hudson is akin to casting Lindsay Lohan! Give the girl a chance!<br /><br />I also think many of Kidman's fans have blown her part, which we knew to be small from the beginning, out of proportion. I don't have any doubts there will be many upset viewers when Kidman is onscreen for her less-than 15 minutes. But this won't get her an Oscar nomination and it is not a Kidman movie. Leave that to Danish Girl and Rabbit Hole. She consistently has such an unwavering and beautiful presence onscreen I doubt I will be let down by it's short but sweet appearance.City Of Lightsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-6292522013457508612009-11-10T22:56:02.307-05:002009-11-10T22:56:02.307-05:00arlo -- you're right. and Cabaret was better f...arlo -- you're right. and Cabaret was better for it (i've seen the stage show too) and really benefitted from the narrowing of the focus. But here they're not narrowing so much as shifting the weight... and shifting weight AWAY from the muse and the mom seems highly strange to me, since both are so important to both 8 1/2 (the film) and 9 (the stage musical), you know?<br /><br />at least that's how i remember them... but i haven't seen both in awhile so maybe they just feel crucial.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44259405556556080382009-11-10T22:17:19.807-05:002009-11-10T22:17:19.807-05:00Is Kate Hudson's character technically a "...Is Kate Hudson's character technically a "new character?" Is she a representation of that journalist in 8 1/2 with the white furry hat? Or is she a new character where the musical's concerned?The Pretentious Know it Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279181033628364368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15684583839540214742009-11-10T21:45:28.463-05:002009-11-10T21:45:28.463-05:00All the women are cameos! That's the whole po...All the women are cameos! That's the whole point of the show, isn't it? They are all the inspiration or irritation for the Director, for his creative process. <br /><br />I think the reason Kate and Fergie are getting the afterthought mention in this write up simply has to do with "ACADEMY AWARD WINNING...."<br /><br />I loved Kate in AMOST FAMOUS, and would love to see her shine again.Chris Na Tarajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545312034833563234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-76308119793227262682009-11-10T20:24:01.648-05:002009-11-10T20:24:01.648-05:00I'll never blame Marcia Gay Harden for anythin...I'll never blame Marcia Gay Harden for anything (why do I love her so?) but I agree that's probably why Hudson got shafted like that.<br /><br />I'm still not really sure which of the "Nine" supporting ladies have the best chance of getting in. I feel like Marion Cotillard could easily swing back into supporting and I'm not so sure Penelope Cruz has the edge over Judi Dench that everyone seems to think she does. She's JUDI DENCH and Cruz just won. It seems like that would mean people more ready to predict Dench over Cruz, but I don't know...Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206689829422865411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-30879876412115625102009-11-10T19:22:25.932-05:002009-11-10T19:22:25.932-05:00I think I'd be much happier if they ditched he...I think I'd be much happier if they ditched her part and added another song or to: "Simple" and "Be On Your Own"DJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-23009768903814008602009-11-10T18:29:47.318-05:002009-11-10T18:29:47.318-05:00Nathaniel, I know if I was such a fan of musicals...Nathaniel, I know if I was such a fan of musicals and those 2 actresses I would probably be irked that characters and songs have been changed and added. Didn't that happen to Cabaret? Weren't a couple characters lopped out for the film and musical numbers changed? I actually haven't seen that movie but apparently it's a classic. We never know how it could turn out.Ryan Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542362052157483712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-74670432227859411562009-11-10T17:57:31.030-05:002009-11-10T17:57:31.030-05:00Why are people still surprised that Kidman's r...Why are people still surprised that Kidman's role is small ? It was supposed to be. She has 10 minutes on her own opposite Daniel to shine.<br /><br />It's her Shakespeare in Love moment (it was 8 min mind you), only she won't win an Oscar for it like La Denchnancy lugosinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47107597757743290962009-11-10T17:30:48.987-05:002009-11-10T17:30:48.987-05:00"an all-star cast including Academy Award win..."an all-star cast including <b>Academy Award winners</b> Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, Nicole Kidman and Sophia Loren"<br /><br />So Hudson's "demotion" can be blamed on Marcia Gay Harden, I guess.kinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85211995537288333312009-11-10T17:24:23.612-05:002009-11-10T17:24:23.612-05:00It is less strange than showing Ewan McGregor at t...It is less strange than showing Ewan McGregor at the Amelia trailers and omitting his name on the essential voice-over title shot. Can anyone explain what was that all about?Rafaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36689613544187060742009-11-10T17:14:23.314-05:002009-11-10T17:14:23.314-05:00Oh, and one Lovely Bones girl (Susan or Rachel). I...Oh, and one Lovely Bones girl (Susan or Rachel). I'm done, I swear. :pJim Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-76366902822016739802009-11-10T17:13:38.077-05:002009-11-10T17:13:38.077-05:00Hilary Shank can bring nothing more than bad news!...Hilary Shank can bring nothing more than bad news!! ;pJim Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31393086472685664712009-11-10T17:12:56.399-05:002009-11-10T17:12:56.399-05:00That was me.That was me.Jim Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44491504963049568582009-11-10T17:12:24.406-05:002009-11-10T17:12:24.406-05:00Damn!. Given that there's got to be at least o...Damn!. Given that there's got to be at least one Nine girl and one Up in the Air girl, this could only hurt Moore'chances. (and my dear Gylenhaal's, assuming she had any)jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87245202030621972972009-11-10T17:04:09.074-05:002009-11-10T17:04:09.074-05:00not NINE related, but I thought you'd find thi...not NINE related, but I thought you'd find this interesting. http://twitter.com/ScottFeinberg/status/5578697353Hilary Swankhttp://two_oscars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-73777387404224778922009-11-10T16:47:02.930-05:002009-11-10T16:47:02.930-05:00Nine keeps throwing surprises at us, none of which...Nine keeps throwing surprises at us, none of which I'm too fond of (Marion being promoted as lead, Kate having a bigger part than Nicole, the eliminaiton of the title song, moving the release date, Sophia playing second fiddle to all of these youngsters.) Hopefully Nine won't disappoint.Judehttp://www.allthatfilm.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52616128173951325722009-11-10T16:42:30.812-05:002009-11-10T16:42:30.812-05:00Forgot to say the original Yellow Sheet Invitation...Forgot to say the original Yellow Sheet Invitation listed all of the actors, Fergie and Hudson included, as starring in the film. Now two are singled out in a separate category. Curious.A Readernoreply@blogger.com