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I liked it too, and I think the star of the movie was the script, LOL. Very clever dialogue. Although I think the cast did great too.
Oh yeah, how could I forget about the script. You're so right. I liked the fact that, even though there was no HEA, the core message of the film was very positive.
Also, considering the role she played Vera Farmiga had one of the best lines when she talked about pricks! :)
Very clever indeed.
I think this movie is very much like Michael Clayton in the sense that every aspect of putting the film together was really well done. The acting, the directing, the script, the photography, the editing ... excellent.
I wonder if got any awards/noms? Haven't had the time to check the list.
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I don't know who hasn't seen it yet. I don't want to spoil anyone.
Let me just say that I now have to see New Moon to see what the buzz is about.
I'm team Eric. The nerdy Asian guy. I like nerds.
Oh, and James the bad vampire is cute.
LOL, Arch. I think you'll like the second one better. :)
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Hopefully, it won't be long before I see the second one.
Davina wrote: "Oh yeah, how could I forget about the script. You're so right. I liked the fact that, even though there was no HEA, the core message of the film was very positive.
Also, considering the rol..."
Yeah, I think some people were disappointed it wasn't HEA, but it was fitting and still hopeful. For everyone except the main character, that is! LOL.
LOL @Farmiga's line. Yes, it was an insightful movie too. Past time that was said!
I agree, all well-executed. I haven't gotten around to seeing Michael Clayton yet. Will have to check that out. :)
I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for more of Reitman's work. If this kind of dialogue is going to be his signature, I'm all for it.
Arch wrote: "new_user wrote: "LOL, Arch. I think you'll like the second one better. :)"Hopefully, it won't be long before I see the second one. "
Oh, I forgot it's not out until March.
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I might get to see it then.
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I don't know who hasn't seen it yet. I don't want to ..."
I loved it. Actually I prefer Twilight. I'm in the minority. I'm not as into the werewolves as I am into the vampires. New Moon didn't have enough Edward for me. Having said that, I will be buying it in March.
new_user wrote: "LOL @Farmiga's line. Yes, it was an insightful movie too. Past time that was said!"Heck yeah. I loved it! Not that it matters to anyone, but this is exactly my life philosophy! :)
It's all about personal responsibility, isn't it. I loved how deceptively the line was delivered by Farmiga. Ok, so I'm biased, because I'm a huge fan of hers, but she IS quite a darn good actress. LOL
You should definitely check out Michael Clayton. Brilliant script writing by Tony Gilroy. Brilliant. I loved this film because it depicts the height of good all round movie making. Top notch acting by Tom Wilkinson and Tilda Swinton too. Defintely one of my top 100 films of the decade.
I liked Twilight as well. It appealed very much to the hopeless romantic I can sometimes be. I also have the book, but haven't read it. I probably won't since I hear Stephenie Mayer's writing is really bad. Haven't seen New Moon, but I'm pretty sure I'm Team Edward. Taylor Lautner is not really my cup and I prefer vamps to weres too.
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It had that dingy look to it. It almost looked like a bootleg movie.
Tyler Perry movies have that dingy look to them.
The movie 300 was very dingy.
I might start feeling the movie, if I watch it again. But, I don't plan on watching it anytime soon.
Eh? I didn't find any of the movies you mentioned dingy at all. And Twilight was anything but horror. It was romantic and sweet. It reminded me of when I first met my husband and I was all crazy over him I couldn't sleep nor eat! :)
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And Twilight was anything but horror. It was romantic and sweet. It reminded me of when I first met my husband and I was all craz..."
I didn't say that Twilight was horror. I said it looked like a horror movie. It had the horror look.
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Danielle, I don't think it's the blue that makes the movie have that horror feel. Maybe it is.
Do you know what the horror feel I am talking about? Horror movies has a certain look.
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Eugenia, I never care to watch Seven ever again! It made me feel sick inside. I hate when movies do that.
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Okay, let me name a few horror movies.
Nightmare on Elm Street
Friday The 13th
Jeeper Creepers (Sp?)
Halloween
Candy Man
If I didn't know these were horror movies and I was flipping the channel I could tell it's horror. I came across a lot of horror movies by flipping the channel. It had the horror feel to it and when I've clicked on my guide button, I was right.
It's the way the movie look.
It's not really the color of the movie. It's the way the movie looks. They have that horror movie look.
If you own any of the movies that I mentioned above or any other horror movies. Watch them, even if it's for five minutes. See what I am talking about. They all look alike.
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Danielle,
List movies that you have.
Do you have any of the following movies:
1. American Werewolf in London or Paris - I have AW In Parris
2. Wolf - I recorded this movie the other day
3. Gothika
4. The Lost Boys? I have this movie
I'm not a horror fan. But, I do have a few horror movies. I don't even watch the Chill channel. I have that channel blocked.
If you don't have the above movies. Please share with me the name of some of your horror movies.
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I like to watch Chiller, although I don't watch all the movies on there.
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Okay, when you get a chance Danielle. Watch like five minutes of Gothika, The Lost Boys and Twilight and see if you can see what I am talking about. They look alike. I don't know if it's a horror cam, but something makes them all appear to look alike to me.
After checking them out, come tell me if you see what I am talking about.
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It's something and I can always tell when a movie is horror.
I don't know if any of you have seen a movie that has been burnt from a computer. I call them bootleg movies. Anyway, they have a certain look. They don't look like a brand new copy of the movie or even if you see the movie at the movies.
Well, Tyler Perry movies have that same look. Maybe it's just me.
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I guess this is the way I would process what makes a movie have a horror vibe:
1) dark or unsettling lighting
2) atmospheric music
3) unconventional camera angles or shooting
4) sharp edits
5) poor film quality (often intentional)
Those are the things that are characteristic in a dark/suspsense/horror movie, that I think of.
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I guess this is the way I would process what makes a movie have a horror vibe:
1) dark or unsettling lighting
2) atmospheric music
3) unconventional camera ..."
Danielle, If I had to chose from your options. I would go with dark and unsettling lighting.
I have seen non-horror movies with the dark and unsettling lighting. Tyler Perry movies.
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I haven't really studied Tyler Perry's movies that well, although I noticed that there is a tendency to overact in his movies. JMO.
Friday was my birthday and I got to see a film I'd been wanting to check out. The Lena Baker story with Tichina Arnold, Peter Coyote and Beverly Todd. Tichina was amazing! I mean, you wouldn't think she was the same person who played Pam on Martin, LOL! She is a wonderful actress. It's a shame this film wasn't a big release because she gave an Oscar worthy performance. Peter Coyote was good too as always. Beverly Todd as well. For those not familiar with the story, Lena was the first and last woman to die by electric chair in Georgia in 1945. She killed her employer (played by Coyote), who was abusive, and sexually obsessed with her. He kidnapped her many times and forced her to have sex with him and stay in his home. When she tried to leave one night, he pulled a gun and she shot him with it.This film is not for the faint-hearted. It pulls at your emotions and deals with sexual abuse, addiction and racism. So it's an eye opener and truly amazing.
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Hi Davina,I agree with what you said about George Clooney. He's not drop dead gorgeous anymore but he used to be when he was younger. What's so sexy about him to me is his smile. He has a beautiful smile and I like the way those wrinkles under his eyes pop up when he smiles. He's also very charming. But I don't know how ol' George will look in about five years, LOL! Doesn't seem like age is treating him well.
I've been obsessed with Stephen Dorff for over ten years though so I might be biased against anyone(including George) who isn't him, LOL!
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Happy Belate Birthday Stacy-Deanne.
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I saw The Rebound, and I recommend that to everyone. It was cute and funny, very sweet. :)I'm excited to see Airbender too! I just saw the second teaser and it looks good. But I'm even more excited to see Robin Hood. *drool*
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I'm excited to see Airbender too! I just saw the second teaser and it looks good. But I'm even more excit..."
The Rebound? New_User, who plays in this movie?
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I saw Precious with my husband tonight. All I can say is WOW! The lady who plays Precious's mom should get an Oscar for her performance. She completely owned her scenes! I know I've seen her in other productions, but I can't remember which. Sidibe also did a great job.
This movie is dark as hell but I'm VERY impressed with the lead performances in this film. THIS is the type of dramatic movie featuring black actors (esp women) we need to see more of. I loved this film because of the opportunity it provided the actors to shine. Even Mariah Carey (who looked nothing like herself, I might add!) was quite memorable in her small role.
I hope the Academy didn't snub this one. There's a lot of excellent work here.
I've seen Couple's Retreat. It was just okay. Not up to Vince Vaugh's usual standard. There was a shortage on the laughs, though Vince played his usual character.
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Hey, Happy B-Day, Stacy-Deanne! Hope you had a blast! :)Re: Clooney, I didn't find him attractive even when he was young, unfortunately. He's just doesn't do much for me, though I do agree he has a very nice smile. And actually, I prefer to look at him as he is now than when he was younger. I think age is treating him quite well. He looks very manly and distinguished. I love that. I really can't stand to see when a man is too pretty or metrosexual-ish! LOL
I'm a Stephen Dorff fan too, SD. Have you seen him in Felon? That's the last film I saw him in and he didn't do too shabbily although that guy from Oz (something or another Perrineau) pretty much owned the film with his performance, imo. You should definitely check it out if you're a die hard Dorff and if you love prison flicks like me! :)
Thanks, Arch. She did an amazingly outstanding job. I hope she has been nominated for some major awards. She played the sociopathic, abusive parent to the T.
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She might be nominated and even win.
Arch wrote: "new_user wrote: "I saw The Rebound, and I recommend that to everyone. It was cute and funny, very sweet. :)I'm excited to see Airbender too! I just saw the second teaser and it looks good. But ..."
Hey, Arch. The main characters in The Rebound are played by Catherine Zeta-Jones and Justin Bartha.
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I'm going to have to check youtube for a trailer. That movie doesn't ring a bell.
And there's a new Robin Hood coming out this summer starring Russell Crowe, Michelle. It looks awesome! I always thought there should be a less, er, fanciful interpretation of Robin Hood. Here's the trailers, if anyone's interested:The Rebound
Robin Hood
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So I checked the Oscar Nominees list on IMBD a moment ago. I'm pleased to see that a few of my preliminary favourites have garnered multiple nominations! I still have to watch a few more of the nominated films to solidify my opinions on who should win, but so far those who I think should've been nominated have been. Great stuff.Here is the list:
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Nominees:Avatar (2009): James Cameron, Jon Landau
The Blind Side (2009): Gil Netter, Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson
District 9 (2009): Peter Jackson, Carolynne Cunningham
An Education (2009): Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey
The Hurt Locker (2008): Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier, Greg Shapiro
Inglourious Basterds (2009): Lawrence Bender
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009): Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
A Serious Man (2009): Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Up (2009): Jonas Rivera
Up in the Air (2009/I): Daniel Dubiecki, Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Nominees:Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart (2009)
George Clooney for Up in the Air (2009/I)
Colin Firth for A Single Man (2009)
Morgan Freeman for Invictus (2009)
Jeremy Renner for The Hurt Locker (2008)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominees:Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side (2009)
Helen Mirren for The Last Station (2009)
Carey Mulligan for An Education (2009)
Gabourey Sidibe for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)
Meryl Streep for Julie & Julia (2009)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominees:Matt Damon for Invictus (2009)
Woody Harrelson for The Messenger (2009/I)
Christopher Plummer for The Last Station (2009)
Stanley Tucci for The Lovely Bones (2009)
Christoph Waltz for Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominees:Penélope Cruz for Nine (2009)
Vera Farmiga for Up in the Air (2009/I)
Maggie Gyllenhaal for Crazy Heart (2009)
Anna Kendrick for Up in the Air (2009/I)
Mo'Nique for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)
Best Achievement in Directing
Nominees:Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker (2008)
James Cameron for Avatar (2009)
Lee Daniels for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)
Jason Reitman for Up in the Air (2009/I)
Quentin Tarantino for Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Nominees:The Hurt Locker (2008): Mark Boal
Inglourious Basterds (2009): Quentin Tarantino
The Messenger (2009/I): Alessandro Camon, Oren Moverman
A Serious Man (2009): Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Up (2009): Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Thomas McCarthy
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Nominees:District 9 (2009): Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
An Education (2009): Nick Hornby
In the Loop (2009): Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009): Geoffrey Fletcher
Up in the Air (2009/I): Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
For those movies I've watched, I think Clooney, Harrelson, Vera Farmiga, Monique and Gabourey Sidibe all deserve their nods. It's tough trying to decide between Farmiga and Monique for Best Supporting Actress, though. They both did so well! I'd be happy to see either of them win.
For best actress, I definitely want Gabourey Sibide to win, though she more than likely won't (if she does I'll wholeheartedly eat my words, but hey it's the academy we're talking about here ... unknown black actress up against industry heavyweights like Bullock, Mirren and Streep for one of the whitest categories in the Awards...? I'll believe it when I see it. Not because Sidibe didn't do exceptionally well, but it all goes back to our Vanity Fair discussion). If it was for the supporting role, I'd have more faith. The Academy has a history of promoting actors of colour as supporting cast, not leads. But, anyway, we'll see.
I'm a Streep fan, but I won't be sad if she doesn't win. She has had her moment. Let someone else shine for a while. Hopefully that will be Sidibe because she was quite good as Precious. I don't like Bullock. Mirren already has an Oscar under her belt for The Queen and I don't know who Carey Mulligan is.
I have to say I checked out the cast and crew for Precious. Predominately black in all the major roles and functions. I'm very pleased about this. Regardless of how we may personally feel about the film and its story, this is exactly the type of dramatic, powerful and well-layered movie black Hollywood needs to produce more of. Why do films like these only come around once in a blue moon? Clearly the resources, if not readily available, can be shored up.
Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey executive produced. Can't say I'm surprised, not only do they have the funds to back a project, but the themes of the film are very dear to OW's heart. She always backs these sort of projects, ones that deal with (child) abuse and female empowerment. Good stuff. I'm glad I watched this film. I'm not trying to be boastful (or a know-it-all as some like to accuse me of), but it proves exactly the point I was trying to make on the Vanity Fair thread. If black talent can be diversified into all areas of film making, it can only lead one way for (black) minorities in Hollywood: up. And the academy may be biased like the rest of the industry, but some times (many times) they'll get it right. If I remember correctly Precious nabbed 6 Academy Award nominations, all for the most important aspects of putting a film together: Acting, Directing, Screenwriting, Editing as well as Film of the Year!
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It's a fact that if a black person is nominated and her or she is the only black person in that catergory that he or she has 2% of winning the award.
Blacks are overlooked for awards a lot, no matter how great of a performance they have done.
If I am not mistaken, I've seen where Morgan Freeman is going up against George Clooney and other whites. Morgan is a good actor, but I could be wrong, but most like it, he's not getting the award. It's going to Clooney. All, because he's Clooney. I'm not a fan of either men. But, I know of Morgan's work. I have seen him in movies. George never pulled my eyes to his movies. I use to watch ER back in the day, when he was on it. He wasn't a favorite doctor of mine.
I'm not saying that the man can't act or anything like that, but in my opinion, the light shines on his a lot, because of who he is. Thankgoodness his acting abilities went further than the Facts of Life.
I'm glad that there's an award for only black people. There, the black actors and actresses has a chance of winning.
It's sad, but it's true. Hollywood, don't like to recognize people of color, unless they are starring in an all Black, Indian, Latino, etc. show.
Hollywood needs a lesson in history.
Mo'Nique is the odds on favorite for supporting actress. She has been cleaning up in all the pre-oscar awards. She won the SAG which is the strongest indicator that she most likely will get the oscar too. And I love the fact that it might happen when she was very vocal about NOT campaigning for the oscar. In the best actress category, Bullock is the odds on favorite. But I am not 100% sure she'll get it. People liked the BlindSide and all, but a lot of people are scratching their heads about the Oscar-worthiness of the movie. Seriously. For that award I wouldn't mind if anyone but Bullock or Streep won. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Meryl Streep, but at this point I think she is getting votes because she is MERYL STREEP (capital letters!!)
Lee Daniels is obviously a great director. Has anyone seen Gabby Sibide on the various talk shows? The girl is a riot. She is so bubbly and vivacious. She is so unlike Precious that she totally deserves that Oscar! This is the same guy that helped net Halle her Oscar. If he can also get Gabby as Best Actress oscar, that will be history making indeed. And if that doesn't get him some clout in H-Wood, then it really is f'd up. Lol.
Last night I saw Up In The Air with George Clooney and Vera Farmiga.
I didn't expect to like it, but I did. Great all around performances and fairly good direction.
I decided to see this movie because I'm a Vera Farmiga fan. I find her to be a very compelling actress and I love her presence. I'm not a Clooney fan. He looks great for his age and I love his classic manliness, but I don't really find him attractive.
He was great in this movie though. In my opinion, one of his best performances in long while.