tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post8610193447749492615..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Happy New YearNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53210873953432576342008-01-03T15:33:00.000-05:002008-01-03T15:33:00.000-05:00Whip SmartEdward Norton is no longer attached to t...Whip Smart<BR/><BR/>Edward Norton is no longer attached to the State of Play he dropped out.<BR/><BR/>Viola Davis is more likely to get nominated than Amy Adams for Doubt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-43047864984232228412008-01-02T10:34:00.000-05:002008-01-02T10:34:00.000-05:00Sandra Oh doesn't have a big role in Blindness, ju...Sandra Oh doesn't have a big role in Blindness, just a few minutes on screen that could be deleted in tehe editing room (well... I don't think it will Grey's Anatomy is a big hit everywhere o.o). But Juliane Moore's role is GREAT (at least in the book)<BR/><BR/>~ FelippeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9462823244796360482008-01-02T08:44:00.000-05:002008-01-02T08:44:00.000-05:00this "Savage Grace" poster looks so creepy... grea...this "Savage Grace" poster looks so creepy... great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36504986837457820802008-01-02T07:08:00.000-05:002008-01-02T07:08:00.000-05:00Who else is dreading that Michelle Pfieffer WANTS ...Who else is dreading that Michelle Pfieffer WANTS and is EXCITED about Jessica Simpson playing Sandy in the Grease remake according to imdb?<BR/><BR/>A Grease remake? No, just - no. (And why should Pfieffer care? She didn't play "Sandy", Olivia Newton-John did.) It wasn't a great movie but it had it's scruffy charms. Anything that worked in the original, they'll find a way to botch it up. Starting with the casting...<BR/><BR/>Oh *ahem* I forgot to mention that it was the Countess poster that made me enlarge the thumbnail to begin with because I HAD to see who and what that was. They've done such a wonderful job recreating a 16th century portrait, including the unsmiling mien; it's all very <BR/>"authentic" and yet it feels subtly creepy. It also implies what those dreadful posters for The Golden Age could have been given a whiff of style or wit.<BR/><BR/>RedSatinDollAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-42534041821264106462008-01-02T06:27:00.000-05:002008-01-02T06:27:00.000-05:00Well I managed to acquire a copy of "My Blueberry ...Well I managed to acquire a copy of "My Blueberry Nights" and "And Then She Found Me" so they will be going under my 2007/2008 scrutiny juggling.<BR/><BR/>Who else is dreading that Michelle Pfieffer WANTS and is EXCITED about Jessica Simpson playing Sandy in the Grease remake according to imdb?The Jaded Armchair Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511211427198395696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13923800721947407992008-01-02T05:27:00.000-05:002008-01-02T05:27:00.000-05:00Is it just me or is that The Other Boleyn Girl pos...Is it just me or is that The Other Boleyn Girl poster a good heralding of things to come? Natalie Portman stealing every scene possible from Johannson and Bana. It'd be nice to see her ham it up and have fun for once. It's exactly the sort of over-the-top performance the soap opera of a book deserves.<BR/><BR/>Which isn't to say I don't love it; because I do. It's a great romp, and the film should be the same. I pray it doesn't take itself too seriously.<BR/><BR/>Also: Squee! The new Wong Kar-Wai film. I can't wait for it.<BR/><BR/>And one more: Funny Games. Best Actress for Naomi Watts, maybe? Or is it's release date too early for that? And it'll be classed under the 'horror' genre, which immediately disqualifies any acting nominations, even for a respected star such as Naomi Watts. If it was released around September-October time, it might have a chance; but no. Sad. I only hope it hasn't been toned down even a bit for a Western audience! I'm a major Haneke fan and that'd be just awful.<BR/><BR/>The Countess looks like an interesting film about Elizabeth Bathory; and with Julie Delpy directing, writing and starring as the Bloody Lady herself, it'll be very interesting.Sam Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09456254953886041016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-22835062939273152072008-01-02T05:17:00.000-05:002008-01-02T05:17:00.000-05:00So hoping to hear your thoughts on "Atonement"So hoping to hear your thoughts on "Atonement"Michael Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668853285292187310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87643792346535849112008-01-02T03:17:00.001-05:002008-01-02T03:17:00.001-05:00That's Sandra Oh in 'Blindness' mind you - alongsi...That's Sandra Oh in 'Blindness' mind you - alongside Julianne Moore.Slaytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788927670985682471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79469144517898099972008-01-02T03:17:00.000-05:002008-01-02T03:17:00.000-05:00Nathaniel ~ Don't forget Happy-Go-Lucky when you m...Nathaniel ~ Don't forget Happy-Go-Lucky when you make your April predictions this year! Mike Leigh is never not in the Oscar race (he's the greatest living British director, IMO) - I'm anticipating this flick more than any other. It stars Sally Hawkins (in the lead), Sarah Niles, Alexis Zegerman, Samuel Roukin (all three are British theater babies), Eddie Marsan, Nonso Anozie and Elliott Cowan. I'm especially interested in seeing how Zegerman and Roukin turned out. The former has worked with Mike Leigh before in the theater and the latter is apparently a ball of fire on stage - I'd like to see how that talent translates to film.<BR/><BR/>You know how I am - always jumping the gun. I've sorted out my own 2008 (also 2009, but that ain't for here) predictions in the acting categories already:<BR/><BR/>Best Actor:<BR/>Leonardo DiCaprio ~ Revolutionary Road<BR/>Philip Seymour Hoffman ~ Doubt<BR/>Frank Langella ~ Frost/Nixon<BR/>Edward Norton ~ State of Play<BR/>Brad Pitt ~ The Curious Case of Benjamin Button<BR/><BR/>Other possibilities:<BR/>Matthew Rhys ~ The Edge of Love<BR/>Tommy Lee Jones ~ In the Electric Mist<BR/><BR/>Best Actress:<BR/>Cate Blanchett ~ The Curious Case of Benjamin Button<BR/>Sally Hawkins ~ Happy-Go-Lucky<BR/>Frances McDormand ~ Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day<BR/>Meryl Streep ~ Doubt<BR/>Kate Winslet ~ Revolutionary Road<BR/><BR/>Other possibilities:<BR/>Emily Blunt ~ The Young Victoria<BR/>Susan Sarandon ~ Middle of Nowhere<BR/>Keira Knightley ~ The Duchess<BR/>Julianne Moore ~ Blindness (or Savage Grace)<BR/>Angelina Jolie ~ The Changeling<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actor:<BR/>Ben Foster ~ The Laws of Motion<BR/>John Goodman ~ In the Electric Mist<BR/>Aidan McArdle ~ The Duchess (soooo hot)<BR/>Maximilian Schell ~ The Brothers Bloom<BR/>David Wenham ~ Australia<BR/><BR/>Other possibilities:<BR/>Michael Shannon ~ Revolutionary Road<BR/>Peter Sarsgaard ~ In the Electric Mist<BR/>Ben Kingsley ~ Number 13<BR/>Jackie Earle Haley ~ Winged Creatures<BR/>Bruno Ganz ~ The Reader<BR/><BR/>Best Supporting Actress:<BR/>Amy Adams ~ Doubt<BR/>Hope Davis ~ Charlie Bartlett<BR/>Dakota Fanning ~ Winged Creatures<BR/>Elvira Minguez ~ The Argentine<BR/>Miranda Richardson ~ The Young Victoria<BR/><BR/>Other possibilities:<BR/>Rinko Kikuchi ~ The Brothers Bloom (God, I hope so)<BR/>Helen Mirren ~ State of Play<BR/>Sandra Oh<BR/>Kathy Bates ~ Revolutionary Road<BR/>Linda Bassett ~ The Reader<BR/>Embeth Davidtz ~ Winged Creatures<BR/>Winona Ryder ~ The Informers<BR/>Jennifer Tilly ~ Art in Las Vegas<BR/>Ginnifer Goodwin ~ The Laws of Motion<BR/>Patty McCormack ~ Frost/Nixon<BR/>Sophia Loren ~ Nine<BR/>Amanda Seyfried ~ Mamma Mia!Slaytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788927670985682471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7943377045614811792008-01-01T23:11:00.000-05:002008-01-01T23:11:00.000-05:00"Australia is set for release in september. Venice..."Australia is set for release in september. Venice Film fest anyone ?"<BR/><BR/>That was it's original date, but production got set back a bit (illness of one of it's stars David Gulpilil and other things that go wrong on epics) so I think they have pushed it back to December. That's the word circulating here in Australia.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-91238314493928837372008-01-01T21:53:00.000-05:002008-01-01T21:53:00.000-05:00yeah sorry i'm running so late with everything. it...yeah sorry i'm running so late with everything. it's been crazy chez moi<BR/><BR/>new predictions, year in review and everything coming at the latest this weekend.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1880331167077993722008-01-01T21:30:00.000-05:002008-01-01T21:30:00.000-05:00I think Meg Ryan is the least of my worries regard...I think Meg Ryan is the least of my worries regarding The Women. One of my favorite films ever, I think I will have to skip the remake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-35780934175176348242008-01-01T19:55:00.000-05:002008-01-01T19:55:00.000-05:00Hey,Nat! When are the predictions out?Hey,Nat! When are the predictions out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-90685478495649802422008-01-01T19:43:00.000-05:002008-01-01T19:43:00.000-05:002008 is all about the woman for me let's hope meg ...2008 is all about the woman for me let's hope meg ryan doesn't foul it up/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27297114285698796252008-01-01T19:19:00.000-05:002008-01-01T19:19:00.000-05:00I'm excited for the Countess but is that still hap...I'm excited for the Countess but is that still happening? I feel like there's a lot of drama surrounding its production.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-32246191049740922852008-01-01T17:50:00.000-05:002008-01-01T17:50:00.000-05:00//Australia is set for release in september. Venic...//Australia is set for release in september. Venice Film fest anyone ?//<BR/><BR/>I thought Australia was set for December release?<BR/><BR/>That Dark Knight poster is absolutely AMAZING. Superhero and comic book movies normally leave me cold (is it a gender thing or what?) but I'm psyched about this one.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm - Carrell and Hathaway in a Get Smart remake? Could be terrific, could be a bomb, but I'm hoping for at least ONE genuinely funny film this year. (Normally mainstream comedies ask you to check your brains at the door - funny and intelligent in one project seems to be a pretty tall order for Hollywood. But here's hoping anyway...)<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year, Nat!<BR/><BR/>RedSatinDollAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-90403589763335130832008-01-01T17:24:00.000-05:002008-01-01T17:24:00.000-05:00Australia is set for release in september. Venice ...Australia is set for release in september. Venice Film fest anyone ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-76590662507250532972008-01-01T14:40:00.000-05:002008-01-01T14:40:00.000-05:00yeah Julianne Moore twice- SAVAGE GRACEandBLINDNES...yeah Julianne Moore twice- <BR/>SAVAGE GRACE<BR/>and<BR/>BLINDNESSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-81144528039588504532008-01-01T12:24:00.000-05:002008-01-01T12:24:00.000-05:00roughly it is the order (cept for that last row) w...roughly it is the order (cept for that last row) which is just random stuff that there wasn't posters to...NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52019162514415429482008-01-01T12:23:00.000-05:002008-01-01T12:23:00.000-05:00Is that the order that those films are coming out ...Is that the order that those films are coming out in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13418588091808762002008-01-01T11:57:00.000-05:002008-01-01T11:57:00.000-05:00When it comes to 2008 expectations, it's TREE OF L...When it comes to 2008 expectations, it's TREE OF LIFE all the way for me. I'm astounded that Malick actually got that film into pre-production.<BR/><BR/>But then again, it IS directed by Terry the time optimist Malick, so maybe the scheduled 08 release date should be taken with a grain of salt...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52343530283200081502008-01-01T11:52:00.001-05:002008-01-01T11:52:00.001-05:00Happy New Year,Nat! I've been reading your blog fo...Happy New Year,Nat! I've been reading your blog for around 3 years now and you never fail to surprise me!<BR/><BR/>That said,are the new Oscar predictions going up today? I can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53809367221140361122008-01-01T11:52:00.000-05:002008-01-01T11:52:00.000-05:00Happy New Year,Nat! I've been reading your blog fo...Happy New Year,Nat! I've been reading your blog for around 3 years now and you never fail to surprise me!<BR/><BR/>That said,are the new Oscar predictions going up today? I can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60925231707771786702008-01-01T11:22:00.000-05:002008-01-01T11:22:00.000-05:00Happy '08, Nat! May your time be alloted with spac...Happy '08, Nat! May your time be alloted with space to breathe over the next several weeks. ;-)Jason Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254334131909339157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-39589138036245320432008-01-01T10:41:00.000-05:002008-01-01T10:41:00.000-05:00Yeah, I thought it was three years. Oh well.Yeah, I thought it was three years. Oh well.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.com