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Post by kitty11 on Aug 4, 2009 8:38:39 GMT
Okay, went to see 1980 on Sunday night... - I liked it much better than 1974 in terms of structure and atmosphere. It seemed to be more lucid in its overall presentation and had better pacing of the plot. - Not that I mean to detract from the, erm, main subject, but I am loving Paddy Considine's work here as Peter Hunter (as I seem to in everything I've seen him in thus far)  The guy's really got a happy knack of being able to draw you into sympathising with his characters, whether they be odd or not easy relatable. As the protagonist this time around, PC does a fantastic job at being a plausible counterpoint to the murkiness of the people and world in which he inhabits. Which brings me to... - The Owl himself. Well, DM certainly makes more of a significant appearance in 1980, and is fab (as usual), but I'm a little sussed as to how he's portraying Jobson, based on how I interpreted the character in the books. I felt that he played Jobson out to be a little more softer and acquiescent than he seems to be in the novels, at least in how he interacts with some of his colleagues. Whether this is because DM (reportedly...correct me if I'm wrong) didn't actually read the books, or is just softening us viewers up to be sucker punched in 1983 remains to be seen  Oooh, I'm now majorly hanging out for 1983 to see how this demented cesspool of corruption and treachery all pans out!! kitty |
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Post by kitty11 on Aug 16, 2009 2:59:41 GMT
And finally, 1983 last Sunday night... It was pretty good: - Everyone's great in it (especially Mark Addy as Piggott, playing against type there  ). I really liked how the flashbacks weren't nicely signposted, which might have made things confusing for some, but it meant that viewers had to pay attention and actually think about what was happening. - It neatly showcases DM's capacity to depict manpain at various levels ;D - DM is featured topless and singleted at a few points, albeit in dim light Plus he gets to wear some sleek black suits (as well as a more mod pair of specs, LOL) unlike the other films, where he does look a little on the nerdy side. For me, it kinda harked back to the whole Ripley-gangster vibe he has going on in Blackpool ...but 1983 wasn't as explosive as I'd imagined it to be, mainly because there were a few key bits in the book that had to be omitted, particularly with regard to Jobson's character (he's, erm, much more naughty in the book than the film). I can see that they had to keep to time limits, but it made the ending seem a bit on the hollow side...and weird, given preceding events. I'd heartily recommend watching the films first before reading the books, but personally, I prefer the books...ideally with these up-to-date covers  kitty  |
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Post by lilly on Oct 15, 2009 18:14:45 GMT
Okay, it's bad enough when Americans want to do remakes of English films, but when it's a Brit doing it? UNFRIGGINBELIEVABLE. (Though this editorial encapsulates my own reaction quite nicely.) Who cares about creating quality films containing some measure of artistic expression when a complete lack of originality better serves the profit motive, after all?  |
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Post by lilly on Dec 16, 2009 21:36:56 GMT
According to this, the Red Riding trilogy is premiering at the Palm Springs International Film Festival next month, so from that I'm guessing the region 1 DVD will become available sometime in 2011. *rolls eyes* Yeah, and with Nowhere Boy opening Dec. 26 in the UK and Oz but thus far only scheduled for Sundance next month in terms of a Stateside release, this impatient youngest child is now off to wrestle her entitlement issues into submission. (PS: Though when I first clicked on that page, my initial thought at the photo was, "Hang on a minute here--when exactly did Christopher Plummer become Frank Middlemass?!") |
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Post by victoriao on Jan 3, 2010 16:33:31 GMT
I was playing around with Pocoyize Yourself the other day and came up with this:  Yes, I have way too much time on my hands  |
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Post by kitty11 on Jan 9, 2010 0:24:53 GMT
Aw, that's soooo cute  You should make a whole set of them with some of DM's other characters. kitty P.S - I think that's a whole lot more constructive than what I've been doing, sifting through DT picspam after DT picspam...  |
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Post by victoriao on Jan 9, 2010 14:40:40 GMT
Aw, that's soooo cute You should make a whole set of them Thanks I did try other characters, but the range of features and outfits is so limited that it's pretty hard to get them to look like anyone in particular  The only reason this one is even vaguely recognisable is cos of the distinctive glasses and 'tache (and the characteristic pained expression ) . |
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Post by kitty11 on Jan 10, 2010 3:26:32 GMT
The only reason this one is even vaguely recognisable is cos of the distinctive glasses and 'tache (and the characteristic pained expression ) . Awwww...I'd never have pinned him for cutesy-cartoony fodder, but the 'pained expression' (got to make up some kind of acronym for that look  ) works really well, oddly enough  kitty |
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Post by lilly on Jan 12, 2010 3:18:58 GMT
the characteristic pained expression I swung by here yesterday just to catch up, but didn't have time to post; please know that subsequently I was on the stairmaster at the gym, and when recalling the phraseology in this observation I snorted with laughter most unbecomingly (in public and for no ostensible reason, no less). got to make up some kind of acronym for that look So what'll it be, kids? CPE? The only other variation that springs to mind is GGMP (Glorious, Glorious Manpain). C'mon, I'm sure y'all can come up with something better...  |
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Post by lilly on Jan 30, 2010 9:10:17 GMT
Positive review in today's New York Times which contains a quote from Mr. M. (sorry, I know that having to be registered there is a total pain in the ass, but c'mon, it IS the New York Times, after all), but I'm partly passing the link along because I hadn't known that James Marsh was the director of Wisconsin Death Trip--ohmigosh, I loooved that movie!! Admittedly I was also hella jazzed to read this: "IFC Films plans, at least initially, to release all 305 minutes of the films as 'Red Riding: Special Roadshow Edition' with two intermissions." Predictably, I am SO there for that.
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Post by lilly on Feb 1, 2010 21:00:26 GMT
Middling review which I pass along solely because it contains previews for each installment of the series. BTW, note the implicit assumption that US audiences will only find films palatable when the trailers are narrated by someone with an American accent.  |
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Post by lilly on Feb 14, 2010 8:56:24 GMT
Boston Globe article which I found interesting partly for the comparison of the British North to the American South (not an analogy that would readily spring to mind for me, as I'm fairly sure the prevalence of reactionary Fundamentalists is nowhere near the same...though perhaps our friends from that area--say, such as those in Kentucky?--might wish to correct me on this assertion? ) and because Anand Tucker's final quote made me laugh while once again catapulting me back into massive, "Aw, bless him..." mode. 
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Post by kitty11 on Feb 16, 2010 10:13:54 GMT
Boston Globe article which I found interesting partly for the comparison of the British North to the American South Hmmmm...I'm not overly sure of that comparison either. There is a harshness to both regions, I suppose, that is reflected in their respective environments (and climates), however different they might be. I think this harshness also tends to reflect in the outlook and temperament of folk that can live and survive well in those areas. LOL! Fear the wrath of the dreaded notebook!! Actually his comment might be reminiscent of a reaction a teacher has to one of those conscientious students who pursues him/her with questions he/she can't answer ;D kitty |
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Post by lilly on Feb 20, 2010 4:06:33 GMT
Talk about burying the lead, huh? Given the relative popularity of certain other people in the category, I have some doubts as to Mr. Morrissey's chances of actually winning this award, but at least his work is being recognised...I started to say, "And that's the main thing," but ya know, being offered better parts, decent scripts and hefty paycheques are all kinda up there too, along with that whole artistic-fulfillment dealy-oh. I will not be saying anything about the subject of the headline because it would directly contravene my personal policy of trying to keep a positive atmosphere here at the DMF2...though I think the smug, self-satisfied photo rather speaks for itself, n'est-ce pas?
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Post by kitty11 on Feb 22, 2010 8:24:46 GMT
Given the relative popularity of certain other people in the category, I have some doubts as to Mr. Morrissey's chances of actually winning this award, but at least his work is being recognised... Agreed. Inasmuch as I respect (and in the latter case, adore) both actors, geeeeeez, Nesbitt and Tennant nominated for two roles each...good to see there's new shows and talent coming up the ranks This is clearly off the subject, but, LOL! His face has seemingly grown fatter from the last time I saw him kitty |
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The guy's really got a happy knack of being able to draw you into sympathising with his characters, whether they be odd or not easy relatable. As the protagonist this time around, PC does a fantastic job at being a plausible counterpoint to the murkiness of the people and world in which he inhabits. Which brings me to...
). I really liked how the flashbacks weren't nicely signposted, which might have made things confusing for some, but it meant that viewers had to pay attention and actually think about what was happening.
You should make a whole set of them with some of DM's other characters.
The only reason this one is even vaguely recognisable is cos of the distinctive glasses and 'tache (and the characteristic pained expression 
) works really well, oddly enough 