Buffy ,'Empty Places'
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Alan Arkin was super creepy; although I found his performance a bit exaggerated (hoooooow sliiiiiimy can I beeeeee?), it was also understated enough that he was scary.
Harry Roate, Jr. from Scarsdale. One of the greatest villains, evah. And such an amazing anomaly of a role for Arkin.
My first two experiences of Alan Arkin were in Wait Until Dark, and The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming!
Wholehearted and undying love for the man ever since, I don't care what kind of stinker he's in. The love kind of rubbed off on Adam, too.
I watched The Apartment last night (won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1960). Interesting movie, reminded me that I really need to watch Mad Men sometime.
Did anyone see Catfish? Is it worth seeing, or should I go with Red or The Social Network if we can get to a movie this weekend?
Amy,
you might respond really negatively to Catfish (based on what I've read) so I would go with either of the latter two.
Hmm. Maybe a DVD thing then. Thanks!
Amy, Red is gobs of fun if you're in the mood for a lighthearted romp with a body count. Haven't seen either of the others.
Red and The Social Network are both very good.
Catfish intrigued me when the first ads were out, but I have heard there was some questionable stuff there.
I think the other half would be happier to see Red, too, not that I mind. The cast is incredible.
Beverly, wrod. Love the Arkins.