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.
Spike: You pissed in the Big Man's Chair? That's fantastic! Gunn: Spike, can you please turn off that warm fuzzy? Spike: What, the Lorne thing? Worn off. I just think that's bloody fabulous.
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Anne W. - Dec 18, 2005 4:55:16 pm PST #9237 of 10002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
sarameg - Dec 18, 2005 5:06:32 pm PST #9238 of 10002
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.
Anne W. - Dec 18, 2005 5:12:08 pm PST #9239 of 10002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
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.)
erikaj - Dec 18, 2005 5:18:41 pm PST #9240 of 10002
Always Anti-fascist!
I heart the talking to the screen when it's from the heart.
Anne W. - Dec 18, 2005 5:21:25 pm PST #9241 of 10002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
erika! Reed Diamond has a nice little supporting role in GNaGL. I thought you'd appreciate that.
erikaj - Dec 18, 2005 7:34:14 pm PST #9242 of 10002
Always Anti-fascist!
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.
Anne W. - Dec 19, 2005 1:27:12 am PST #9243 of 10002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Ha! That's a priceless image, and one I will treasure.
Jessica - Dec 19, 2005 5:15:07 am PST #9244 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
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.
§ ita § - Dec 19, 2005 5:17:15 am PST #9245 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
OMG, you're catching teh gay! This is exactly how it happens!
Jessica - Dec 19, 2005 5:49:08 am PST #9246 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I'm gonna go make out with Anne Hathaway RIGHT NOW!