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| TarTar |
Posted - 10/21/2004 : 10:52:43
Though I believe it's not PC to use the gender specific term "actress" anymore, at least around the sensitive-types.
Anyway, I don't believe I've seen this topic around these parts yet, but correct me if I'm wrong. The discussion Floop and I are having about Nicolas Cage and his rare fantastic performance in Adaptation got me thinking about my favorite stars of the silver screen.
I'd say my favorite actor is Phillip Seymour Hoffman. He's given so many kickass performances, many of which outshined the rest of the film, like Flawless, which was far from living up to it's name, but Hoffman was awesome in it. And Love Liza had a great soundtrack and a great performance from Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and a few oddball plot devices, and that was really all it had going for it, but these things, especially Hoffman's performance, made it a good enough film. His performance as Lester Bangs in Almost Famous was definitely one my favorite parts of that movie, especially in the director's cut. Almost Famous made such much more sense in the director's cut. They cut WAY too much out of that for it's theatrical release. Nothing got very well developed or resolved in that version. Other great Hoffman performances can be found in Happiness, State and Main, Red Dragon, Boogie Nights, Big Lebowski, Punch-Drunk Love.
One of my favorite actresses is Kathy Bates, though I didn't think she was particularly good in the previously mentioned Love Liza, but that was because her character was written poorly and she did the best she could with it. I mainly think of the character she played in Misery. Man, she was awesome in that. And also Delores Claiborne, another movie adapted from a King novel. She was one of the highlights of Titanic as the unsinkable Molly Brown. She was also good in a movie that no one has ever seen called A Home Of Our Own. I need to see more movies with her.
I've rambled enough.
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 06:29:43
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| Monsieur |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 06:12:40
I will show you fear in a handful of dust |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 12/23/2004 : 05:27:19
quote:
Originally posted by DrWorm
well... I was kidding about the DMX remark. I'm a Christopher Walken man all the way!
 "Mister, would you please help my pony? / I think it's his lung"
I am with you on that one, though it is damn near impossible to choose one.
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| TarTar |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 15:27:09
Good call on Benigni, Apl. Though I've only seen him in a few movies, he is like Charlie Chaplin on happy pills. Have you seen the Jarmusch movie "Night On Earth"? Benigni is fucking hilarious in that.
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| apl4eris |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 12:02:13
quote:
Originally posted by Tre
(Ruth Gordon + Bud Cort = Genius)
Frank Black ate my hamster
Agreed Tre!
Just watched that movie again the other day. That smirk Bud Court sneaks at that one point (you know the one) is one of the most delicious bits of acting. |
| n/a |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 11:49:26
(Ruth Gordon + Bud Cort = Genius)
Frank Black ate my hamster |
| speedy_m |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 11:48:59
I love William H. Macy, and Fargo always contends for my favourite film. His performance in that movie (along with Frances Mcdormand, and everyone else in it) is so perfect, you never feel you're watching actors. Arkin is the same way, the he plays some version of bascially the same person in most of his roles (that I've seen him in). And speaking of Fargo, I hope the Coen boys approach that level of genius again sometime. |
| offerw |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 11:38:45
Glengarry Glen Ross is a brilliant film with perfect acting. I watch it every now and again.
Arkin is incredible in Thirteen Conversations About One Thing as well. I'll have to go searching for Last Of The Red Hot Lovers now.
Good Betty mentioned William H Macey. I loved his acting in Fargo and Magnolia.
Why have Julianne Moore not been mentioned yet? Short Cuts, Far From Heaven, Boogie Nights, End Of The Affair..... all brilliant.
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| speedy_m |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 10:45:11
Yes! Glengarry Glen Ross! I love that film, and all of the performances are so great. Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Alan Arkin, Jonathan Pryce... Such a great cast.
Speaking of Alan Arkin, has anyone seen "Last of the Red Hot Lovers"? I love that movie too. "Staid is a very staid word". Genius! |
| apl4eris |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 10:23:17
I don't have any favorites, they're so dependent on the film and the directors.
But Roberto Benigni is like Charlie Chaplin on happy pills. And Toshiro Mifune is wonderful in every Kurosawa film.
I love Katharine Hepburn. "Bringing up Baby" is one of my favorites. Shoot, and Gregory Peck in "To Kill a Mockingbird". Everybody in "Glengarry Glen Ross". Jimmy Stewart.
Peter Sellers is one of the best comedic actors. |
| n/a |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 10:14:59
meet joe black
and therein my problem lies
Frank Black ate my hamster |
| Carolynanna |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 09:33:15
quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl
Brad Pitt-- he is very attactive but he is also a great actor and Katherine Hepburn. Not only is she a great actress, she had a wonderful sense of style and did a lot to help the world.
I like Brad Pitt not just because he's good looking.
But, because he doesn't feel the need to play the 'cool' guy role all the time. Look at him in Kalifornia for chrissakes.
As opposed to someone like Val Kilmer whom I dislike because he always has to play the cool guy with the exception of just a couple flicks.
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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| Carolynanna |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 09:29:07
quote:
Originally posted by PsychicTwin
Gary Oldman
Good call.
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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| ramona |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 08:09:29
Floop, do you have the new Vogue with your girlfriend on the cover?
I love Gene Hackman, the "Me and Julio" part in Royal Tennenbaums is fabulous.
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| Frog in the Sand |
Posted - 10/25/2004 : 03:51:59
quote:
Originally posted by someguycalledjames
Gene Hackman - old school
Hey, great someone mentioned this guy. He's my favorite American actor.
But the fave of my faves, the subtlest actor I know, is a French guy named Claude Rich. |
| betty |
Posted - 10/24/2004 : 20:18:29
i'm with tre on the bruce campbell.
william h macey
juliette lewis
frances mcdormand
john cusack
kevin spacey, as actor, not director.
love,
betty
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| PsychicTwin |
Posted - 10/24/2004 : 18:33:26
quote:
Originally posted by Ebb Vicious
thora birch got some tig ol' bitties.
yes she does, god bless her soul |
| Ebb Vicious |
Posted - 10/24/2004 : 15:35:43
thora birch got some tig ol' bitties. |
| PsychicTwin |
Posted - 10/24/2004 : 15:35:04
Gary Oldman |
| Newo |
Posted - 10/24/2004 : 11:23:32
Paul Giamatti too, thought he was great in Safe Men.
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Que se joda tu hermana,
Que se joda tu hermano,
Que se joda tu madre,
Que se joda tu tía,
¡Porque soy policia!
Que se jodas, currante,
Que se joda tu perro,
Que se joda tu hijo,
Que se joda tu amante,
No me pidas razónes,
Soy el Hombre ¡cojones! |
| someguycalledjames |
Posted - 10/24/2004 : 10:50:33
Gene Hackman - old school |
| n/a |
Posted - 10/24/2004 : 08:29:20
Jim Carrey is very good,at the beggining I didn´t like him much also but I loved to watch his performance on "Man on the Moon"!
...The majority of people are just like, `Play the monkey song!' |
| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 10/24/2004 : 08:22:59
quote:
Originally posted by floop
i like it when an actor you think sucks surprises you and gives an excellent performance (like Nick Cage).
say what you will about Tom Cruise, i thought he was great in MAGNOLIA. and in COLLATERAL.
and Robbin Williams really surprised me in ONE HOUR PHOTO. not that i thought he "sucked" per se, but he had just done so many shitty movies.
same with Adam Sandler in PUNCH DRUNK LOVE
Burt Reynolds in BOOGIE NIGHTS
who else?
jim carrey? hated him in all those 'stupid' comedies (ace ventura), and then along came the truman show. absolutely amazing film and amazing performace... same with eternal sunshine. heck i even love his performance in me, myself and irene, stunning.
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| Don Eduardo |
Posted - 10/24/2004 : 05:39:11
How about the great MICHAEL DOUGLAS. I remember having this discussion a few years back with a few mates where we were trying to think of a bad Michael Douglas movie and couldn't. I'm sure there are some out there (come to think of it that "keeping it in the family" movie he did recently can't be good) but c'mon he is still Mr Charisma!
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| n/a |
Posted - 10/23/2004 : 09:21:20
oooh political...
and eccleston is great and vastly overlooked
Frank Black ate my hamster |
| Newo |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 14:07:47
Tony Blair has his moments.
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Jódete, tío,
Que se joda tu hermana,
Que se joda tu hermano,
Que se joda tu madre,
Que se joda tu tía,
¡Porque soy policia!
Que se jodas, currante,
Que se joda tu perro,
Que se joda tu hijo,
Que se joda tu amante,
No me pidas razónes,
Soy el Hombre ¡cojones! |
| Carolynanna |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 13:53:06
quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
Carolynanna posted a Johnny Depp pic in the other thread and it's one of my fave actors. Pity he played in a lot of crappy movies.
Are you crazy, crybaby was awesome 
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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| Domestiques |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 13:50:55
my very favourite actor is undoubtedly Christopher Ecclestone
As for actress, well it would have to be Thora Birch
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| n/a |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 12:54:04
Bruce Campbell
my hero
Frank Black ate my hamster |
| floop |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 12:44:59
quote:
Originally posted by darwin
Owen Wilson (not as good as the others, but he was excellent in Shanghai Noon and Bottlerocket)
and ZOOLANDER
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
| The Calistanian |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 12:35:18
It's definitely gotta be Kevin Bacon (Footloose) and Michael J. Fox (Teenwolf).
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2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
| darwin |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 12:20:19
Robert Duvall
Jack Lemon
Bill Murray (he's still trying to top his performance in Stripes)
Owen Wilson (not as good as the others, but he was excellent in Shanghai Noon and Bottlerocket) |
| remig |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 08:41:18
Actors: Jeff Briges and Clint Eastwood
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So you have no point of reference, Donny.
You're like a child that wanders INTO THE MIDDLE OF A MOVIE! |
| Surfer Rosa |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 08:30:38
Woody Harrelson - erm, but not really for his acting ability |
| soundofataris |
Posted - 10/22/2004 : 08:20:38
Sarah Polly
the sound of ataris kills me and my friends
'cause we know that we'll never go back there again
sometimes we play playstation
but it's not the same |
