A new low in vampire cheese-tasticness has been discovered.
Speaking of which, Jilli, you need to be on the lookout for a new Swedish vampire movie titled Let The Right One In.
It's getting rave press.
Anya, the Shopkeepers of America called. They wanted me to tell you that 'please go' just got replaced with 'have a nice day.'
Xander ,'Selfless'
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DavidS - Jul 11, 2008 8:28:29 pm PDT #6944 of 10000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Atropa - Jul 11, 2008 8:51:40 pm PDT #6945 of 10000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Speaking of which, Jilli, you need to be on the lookout for a new Swedish vampire movie titled Let The Right One In.
If it's the one I'm thinking of, I have the novel it's based off of sitting in my to-be-read stack.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 12, 2008 5:41:02 am PDT #6946 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I'm just wondering why EW didn't go the extra mile and have the actors ride a sparkle-dripping pink unicorn over a rainbow for the cover.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 12, 2008 6:13:39 am PDT #6947 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
For awhile I felt like the most wrong casting ever was Keanu Reaves as Chevalier Danceny, but I recently rewatched and with my new appreciation of a) body language and b) slash, I have to reconsider...
But before re-watch, you seriously thought it was worse than him as a) Jonathan Harker (who could have been played by Johnny Depp except for studio interference, goddamit!) or b) the role he played in Much Ado About Nothing (I think that's the name of it - the Branagh film with Denzeil and Emma Thompson and Michael Keaton, etc.)?
There's also Bertulucci's LITTLE BUDDHA to consider.
Theodosia - Jul 12, 2008 6:16:52 am PDT #6948 of 10000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I was going to bring up Little Buddha. Actually, as long as Canoe kept his mouth SHUT he was excellent -- body language especially -- and if he spoke no more than three or so words consecutively, but the accent and diction was PAINFUL if he tried to do more.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 12, 2008 6:21:24 am PDT #6949 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Actually, as long as Canoe kept his mouth SHUT he was excellent -- body language especially -- and if he spoke no more than three or so words consecutively, but the accent and diction was PAINFUL if he tried to do more.
With some significant exceptions (I'm thinking things like River's Edge, Parenthood, Bill & Ted (obviously), even Speed) isn't that pretty much the definitive statement about Keanu's acting?
Sophia Brooks - Jul 12, 2008 6:30:16 am PDT #6950 of 10000
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
But before re-watch, you seriously thought it was worse than him as a) Jonathan Harker (who could have been played by Johnny Depp except for studio interference, goddamit!) or b) the role he played in Much Ado About Nothing (I think that's the name of it - the Branagh film with Denzeil and Emma Thompson and Michael Keaton, etc.)?
Dangerous Liaisons was/is one of my very favorite movies ever, so I may be blinded by just how much I felt he stood out.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 12, 2008 7:19:38 am PDT #6951 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Whee! I just realized I DO have a good option for a midnight show of Dark Knight and I have my ticket printed out!
My second viewing will most likely be IMAX (as I've promised to see it with a friend - I suspect this will not be any kind of burden).
le nubian - Jul 12, 2008 11:02:06 am PDT #6952 of 10000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I received the issue of Entertainment Weekly in the mail today and that cover photo isn't the half of it. You all must see the other photos in the mag related to the Twilight books and films.
What is the attraction? Can someone explain this to me. I'd never heard of them until the posts here and the EW article and I still don't understand why the books are compelling.
Theodosia - Jul 12, 2008 11:03:31 am PDT #6953 of 10000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Hellboy II is one of those very rare exceptions to the rule -- the sequel is better than the original (which wasn't shabby). Great characters including memorable villains, great action, great costuming/ art direction/ SFX. I think I need to see it again to take it all in, because there's so damn much happening in the corners of shots, et cetera.
Also, great use of Barry Manilow.