tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post6751375976088633381..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: A Non-Committal Post on NineNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-88391346498394368942009-11-19T17:55:16.766-05:002009-11-19T17:55:16.766-05:00Oh, and second Melanie Laurent--loved her in Baste...Oh, and second Melanie Laurent--loved her in Basterds and Paris, even though that particular role was "ridicule". Vive La France!Criticlasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942568777607340234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-17938620876891997622009-11-19T17:53:11.810-05:002009-11-19T17:53:11.810-05:00yes, I would totally agree--people should value tr...yes, I would totally agree--people should value training and experience. I do have an MFA myself--so I wouldhave to agree. And it's just obviouis when people don't have a clue what do on stage or how. IT's glaring. And it's annoying for the high prices of tickets that you would have to pay for substandard work--I totally agree. These are skills, folks, though when they're done well they look easy. So on that we're in a agreement. <br /><br />I'm just really sick of seeing a bunch of milquetoast uninteresting <br />"pretty" people work who have nothing to offer but that some casting director wants to get in their pants. Not that I'm judgy or anything. ;)<br /><br />As for Abbie Cornish - Amen. Great performance. One of my favorites of the year.<br /><br />Aside from Meryl Streep in Fantastic Mr. Fox, but she won't be nominated for that. I'm still pulling for her for Julie & Julia.Criticlasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942568777607340234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-50898688136042879692009-11-18T22:46:04.786-05:002009-11-18T22:46:04.786-05:00Nathaniel,
It's classy you're respecting ...Nathaniel,<br /><br />It's classy you're respecting the studio's wishes -- just thought I'd clear up that comment I made earlier.<br /><br />The "Cornish backlash" I was referring to is simply the way (some) critics' circles praised Abbie Cornish's performance weeks before her film was screened to wider audiences -- then proceeded to forget she ever existed when mentioning Best Actress hopefuls.<br /><br />I'm practically in love with Penelope Cruz, so I thought I'd ask what her chances are now that the same has happened with "Nine". As for anyone winning two years in a row, well, if Tom Hanks can do it... But that's only if Mo'Nique falls out of favor before awards season begins.<br /><br />Feel free to respond if it's not too much trouble.badmotherfuckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46368245220109057422009-11-18T16:56:54.966-05:002009-11-18T16:56:54.966-05:00anon 2:52 who knows. but i didn't sign any agr...anon 2:52 who knows. but i didn't sign any agreement like many folks apparently did. i'm just playing nice with the studio cuz it's the proper thing to do.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46861665188171232102009-11-18T15:24:58.175-05:002009-11-18T15:24:58.175-05:00They cut out "Nine" in "Nine"?...They cut out "Nine" in "Nine"? What the hell?Tignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-49051201722101509592009-11-18T14:52:30.348-05:002009-11-18T14:52:30.348-05:00was it kris t?was it kris t?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-73128903469804132062009-11-18T13:36:11.485-05:002009-11-18T13:36:11.485-05:00I can say no more about the movie. Have been asked...I can say no more about the movie. Have been asked to shut up for the time being.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86686837504745206282009-11-18T11:04:06.765-05:002009-11-18T11:04:06.765-05:00Please say something about Nicole.....Please say something about Nicole.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-77573531547774603892009-11-18T10:57:53.637-05:002009-11-18T10:57:53.637-05:00Mélanie Laurent goes lead (just read @Incontention...Mélanie Laurent goes lead (just read @Incontention)! It's a French-with-little-screetime fight for the last slot!cal rothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11840951263361044722009-11-18T10:27:45.996-05:002009-11-18T10:27:45.996-05:00All this and no hints about Nicole?All this and no hints about Nicole?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-66477194966645174682009-11-18T01:40:33.531-05:002009-11-18T01:40:33.531-05:00joseph... i liked HBC's acting in Sweeney Todd...joseph... i liked HBC's acting in Sweeney Todd too. But the score is so complex that Mrs. Lovett just doesn't work song-wise to have an actress who can't sing doing it.<br /><br />it's one of the most beautiful scores ever written and you'd never know that from Burton's film.<br /><br />my boyfriend's laughing at me tonight about being such an ideological purist... a sarah palin terrorizing all nonbelievers of musicals (haha) and I guess i kind of am.<br /><br />i mean i just can't live without them and i need musicals to be performed by people with musical talent. i just need it like oxygen ;)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-84133356924790310552009-11-18T00:39:57.293-05:002009-11-18T00:39:57.293-05:00what's this?! Helena Bonham-Carter's perfo...what's this?! Helena Bonham-Carter's performance in Sweeney Todd was GREAT and by far the best in the movie! Still can't believe she was overlooked for an Oscar nom. I haven't seen the show on stage, but I don't understand how a better singing voice would have made the performance better? i thought her approach to singing (or attempt at singing!) suited the character very well.Josephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53217710659709458092009-11-17T23:53:23.246-05:002009-11-17T23:53:23.246-05:00Nat I saw it too--not at your screening--but every...Nat I saw it too--not at your screening--but everyone unanimously agreed Marion Cotillard was freakin' superb. I was shocked by how gorgeous her voice was.<br /><br />And, I love Nicole but there is no way in HELL...i repeat....no way in HELL she is receiving a nomination for this.Aaronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7768107616427318402009-11-17T22:23:29.758-05:002009-11-17T22:23:29.758-05:00I don't guess Cotillard has much of a shot at ...I don't guess Cotillard has much of a shot at winning one this year, but the number of women who've won two leads (12) is more than twice as large as those who've won a lead and a supporting (5).Marsha Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029597754334771121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61430935446379266352009-11-17T21:57:22.519-05:002009-11-17T21:57:22.519-05:00I guess my question is: how does the movie compare...I guess my question is: how does the movie compare to the original? I just found out recently that the movie only retains 6 of the original songs, which means it severely reduces the original score, which is why I love Nine in the first place.gabrieloakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460263240309976652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-43237814890182570132009-11-17T21:47:01.977-05:002009-11-17T21:47:01.977-05:00i love johnny depp and helena bonham-carter but li...<i>i love johnny depp and helena bonham-carter but listening to sweeney todd is kinda painful when you see how much nuance they miss in their musical numbers. you have to be able to act while singing and sing while acting and not everyone can do it.</i><br /><br />I agree with this so much. Helena Bonham-Carter's weaknesses were especially exposed because of the nature of the role. Don't get me wrong - I adore HBC. I've loved her since I first watched her in <i>A Room with a View</i> and when she played the crazy bulemic in <i>Getting It Right</i>. And I did enjoy her interpretation of the role of Mrs. Lovett from an acting standpoint. But of all the roles in the show that role <i>especially</i> requires someone who, as a friend of mine put it, is a true singing actor.<br /><br />On a side note I also hated the attitude that both Depp and Burton demonstrated towards the music and musicals in general when they were interviewed. That even though I enjoyed the movie and thought Burton in many ways did a fine job of adapting the show to film.<br /><br />As far as <i>Nine</i>, I know that Marion Cotillard actually does have training as a singer. How did you feel about the others? DDL has never done a musical as far as I know - did you find that there was something lacking in the sung performance because of that? Just curious. I'm looking forward to reading your write-up.Alisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-20121936054223958682009-11-17T21:24:32.482-05:002009-11-17T21:24:32.482-05:00Michael - that really does sound shitty. I would c...Michael - that really does sound shitty. I would cry if I were you. <br /><br />And yes, I may sound like a broken recorder, but Abbie Cornish MUST be nominated. <br /><br />I adore Marion Cotillard though, as an actress and as a person (how can anyone NOT after watching her Oscar speech?). I think she ought to get a shot at Best Supporting for Public Enemies. She made the only truly gripping scene in that entire movie, and stood out in a thankless role.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02452693756267509615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44436209813050723182009-11-17T21:21:15.347-05:002009-11-17T21:21:15.347-05:00jimmy yes. it is kate hudson doing "cinema it...<b>jimmy</b> yes. it is kate hudson doing "cinema italiano"<br /><br /><b>badmotherfucker</b> i don't know what the "cornish backlash" is of which you speakNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-41806070666448245602009-11-17T20:59:47.230-05:002009-11-17T20:59:47.230-05:00Fuck.
My.
Life.
I was supposed to be at this scre...Fuck.<br />My.<br />Life.<br /><br />I was supposed to be at this screening but they told me it was canceled!Michael B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06587665362502209914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-74984319219006215552009-11-17T19:55:06.276-05:002009-11-17T19:55:06.276-05:00sorry gang - im confused.....who is that singing o...sorry gang - im confused.....who is that singing on stage. it's not kate hudson, is it????jimmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26310242856802253492009-11-17T19:49:08.043-05:002009-11-17T19:49:08.043-05:00I enjoyed Cotillard's performance in La Vie en...I enjoyed Cotillard's performance in <i>La Vie en Rose</i>. Awful, awful movie, but watchable thanks to her.<br /><br />That said, I really want Abbie Cornish to be nominated. I haven't seen <i>Bright Star</i> yet (doesn't get a wide release in Aus until Dec 26) but I'm being patriotic here.Andrew Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633362421284508483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13974283290247615912009-11-17T19:24:59.337-05:002009-11-17T19:24:59.337-05:00I really hope and pray that this film gets 2 nods ...I really hope and pray that this film gets 2 nods in the supporting actress category instead of Up in the Air. I only want Vera to get the nod!!! <br /><br />How is Fergie in the movie? Could she be like Beyonce in Dream Girls a some how get a nod?Ashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-6317113371924525712009-11-17T18:54:43.624-05:002009-11-17T18:54:43.624-05:00Is Cruz still a sure thing, Nathaniel, or has she ...Is Cruz still a sure thing, Nathaniel, or has she fallen victim to the "Cornish backlash"? If Cotillard gets pushed for supporting, it's gonna be a pretty tight fit.<br /><br />After all, Judi Dench IS getting a nod. It's practically Newton's fourth law at this point, isn't it?badmotherfuckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-26958444192528169742009-11-17T18:53:20.972-05:002009-11-17T18:53:20.972-05:00I don't get the Cotillard hate.
She's obv...I don't get the Cotillard hate.<br /><br />She's obviously the best Best Actress winner this decade.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06455028832135379140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82359563921159138812009-11-17T18:28:54.968-05:002009-11-17T18:28:54.968-05:00Nathaniel: (apart your predictions) what do you th...Nathaniel: (apart your predictions) what do you think about Cruz and Dech real chances? Do you think they both could probably make it alla Davis/Adams or ZJ/Latifah? And if Cotillard is pushed for supporting... who do you think could make it beside her? (I wonder Nine could have 2 supporting actress noms...)Fauxnoreply@blogger.com