Ethan Rayne ,'Potential'
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I went to see "Good Night and Good Luck" tonight, and I have to say that it's the best movie I've seen yet this year (I have yet to see Kong, Syriana, or Brokeback Mountain, though, but those are all on the list).
I keep thinking it would make an excellent double-feature with "The Manchurian Candidate."
I really want to see Brokeback Mountain, and it isn't playing here (yet. Figure with my luck it will run while I'm not here!)
One thing I loved about GNaGL was the quiet gravity of it. I did have to adjust my ears a bit when it started (I'm used to missing words on film as I've become too addicted to cc and this was a film you really shouldn't miss words on.)
One thing I loved about GNaGL was the quiet gravity of it.
Yes. This. It conveyed far more than any Oscar-bait histrionics ever could just how seriously the characters were taking everything.
Yup. It was so simple. The acting was ...well, I didn't notice any acting. I forgot who the actors were. And given the names (and that I have always adored Straithern,) that's something.
I even forgot it was in b&w.
The funny thing was (Anne, you'd get this) I was in a theater in NW Baltimore, full of people at least twice my age. And throughout the film, I'd hear murmurs oh, I remember this. I can't believe... my cousin... hearings and flat out sobbing at times. Though I usually hate audience commentary within my hearing, this time it just made it more.
It was a dramatic portrayal. It still seemed to wake up memories.
Wow. That's amazing.
I just hope this film does something to prod some more people into calling Bush and Co. on their bullshit the way Murrow called McCarthy on his. (Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is to see Bush have an on-camera meltdown akin to McCarthy's in the Army hearings.)
I heart the talking to the screen when it's from the heart.
erika! Reed Diamond has a nice little supporting role in GNaGL. I thought you'd appreciate that.
Cool. Of course, he doesn't really get to shoot McCarthy, but I'm gonna picture it that way anyway. "You have the right to remain silent." BLAM! Luther McCarthy.
Ha! That's a priceless image, and one I will treasure.
You know, last night I was feeling appreciative of Brokeback Mountain, but I didn't love it. This morning, I kind of love it. It's really sticking with me much more than I expected it to.