So sad to see the Black Swan disappointment. I am dying to see it, but trying to lower my expectations. Also want to see True Grit and Despicable Me. I was excited to finally see The Kids are Alright, but like most of the lesbians I know, I didn't like it at all.
Book: Where's the doctor? Not back yet?
Zoe: (beat) We don't make him hurry for the little stuff. He'll be along.
Book: He could hurry... a little.
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Glamcookie - Jan 03, 2011 8:06:57 am PST #12641 of 30000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
beekaytee - Jan 03, 2011 8:09:10 am PST #12642 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
RIP Pete Postlethwaite.
He was one fine actor.
smonster - Jan 03, 2011 8:10:33 am PST #12643 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
I was excited to finally see The Kids are Alright, but like most of the lesbians I know, I didn't like it at all.
::highfives GC::
Polter-Cow - Jan 03, 2011 8:49:29 am PST #12644 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
So sad to see the Black Swan disappointment. I am dying to see it, but trying to lower my expectations.
It's very well done, but it's not exactly mindblowing. I liked it, though.
RIP Pete Postlethwaite.
He was one fine actor.
I remember being surprised and pleased to see him in Inception.
beekaytee - Jan 03, 2011 9:00:41 am PST #12645 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
I just read this morning that he was in Inception. Always nice to see the old guard working. Apparently he has another film coming out Killing Bono.
Except for Strother Martin, I can't think of another actor who was so, incredibly evocative. He made my skin crawl in so many creepy roles. And warmed my heart in others.
Despite his small role in The Lost World, I felt he owned that movie.
§ ita § - Jan 03, 2011 9:22:04 am PST #12646 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Always nice to see the old guard working.
He wasn't old! Or maybe I am. He was only 64.
beekaytee - Jan 03, 2011 10:04:17 am PST #12647 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
No, of course you are right.
I wasn't referring to his age...tragically young. But, rather, to that well seasoned cadre of English actors who can always be counted on to give a world class performance.
I remember a particular scene in one of the early Sharpe films where Postlewaite was uber-uber creepy. His enraged fit (with bits of boiled egg on his face) truly turned my stomach. I thought he must be an awful person until I saw an interview with him. He was, in fact, soft-spoken, kind-hearted and impressively well-read.
Bless him.
§ ita § - Jan 03, 2011 10:20:58 am PST #12648 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Good thing actors don't have to be like their characters. or we'd have too few villains. And probably too few heroes.
Fiona - Jan 03, 2011 10:26:18 am PST #12649 of 30000
Timeline of Technical Filming Innovations please.
David, the newest edition of Monaco's "How to Read a Film" has a whole chapter on technology that could be pretty much what you're looking for. Also, Barry Salt's "Film Style & Technology: History & Analysis" goes in that direction, though the focus is more on style than technology. It's fascinating stuff, though:
If you find anything else please do let me know!
DavidS - Jan 03, 2011 10:30:47 am PST #12650 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Thanks, Fiona!