Movies you've just seen (Pt. II) - Page 34

Willow Oran · 07-23-2008, 01:58 PM

Ended up seeing The Dark Knight twice in 48 hours. My brain is going to be set to Batman for the next few weeks. Love.

orithil · 07-27-2008, 12:14 AM

I have just come back from seeing the Dark Knight and I was completely blown away especially by Heath Ledger. The joker stole the show and he definatlely should be nominated for a posthumus oscar.

hectorberlioz · 07-27-2008, 12:30 AM

Oh yes, Orithil. He definitely stole the show. I'm glad you also liked it!

Btw, another guy who took a good piece of the show was Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon.

The last sane person · 07-27-2008, 01:19 AM

So, when does Batman actually get to take a piece?

I'm going to see it tommorow maybe; whenever I get the time and it's not sold out.

Gwaimir Windgem · 07-27-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by orithil

I have just come back from seeing the Dark Knight and I was completely blown away especially by Heath Ledger. The joker stole the show and he definatlely should be nominated for a posthumus oscar.

Not only should he be nominated, he should win.

GrayMouser · 07-28-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mari

Acally, it's great. If you can get your hands on it, watch it

Colm Meany is great in it. (Yes, that is Miles O'Brien from Star Trek

)

Yes, wonderful flick. I had a Welsh aunt, and I just love the accent (listening to Catherine Zeta-Jones in an interview made me hate Michael Douglas even more, which I didn't think posible)

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Actually we have two French movies (that are actually rated PG, if you can believe it). One is Jean de Florette, and it's sequel: Manon of the Spring. I've been meaning to get to them...perhaps tonight.

Fantastic, the pair of them.

Saw "Walk Hard" last night- spoof on music bio-pics like "Ray" and "Walk the Line", but done in a (mostly) affectionate manner- though the parodies of 60s Dylan lyrics were hilarious. Good, but not great - 3.5 out of 5

Acalewia · 07-28-2008, 12:34 PM

The Dark Knight was out of this world! The story was great, the lines well delivered and the acting wonderful. Heath Ledger's The Joker had some of the best lines IMO. And I really believed it when

Gordon was "shot and killed" protecting the mayor. Surprised the hell out of me when he showed up and saved Batman when he knocked himself out

The emotional acting from Christian Bale and Aaron Eckhart was great. And I couldn't help but say "wow" at Ledger's acting. Very dark and a bit on the creepy side.

I hope they end up nominating Ledger and I think a win would be great, but Hollywood is really reluctant to give Oscars to the dead.

10 out of 10

Rosie Gamgee · 07-30-2008, 10:18 AM

Are you kidding? The very fact that he died is the reason he'll get the Oscar.
Here's my opinion: Ledger definitely deserves the nomination. I don't know who else will be nominated, so I can't say absolutely that he deserves the actual statue.
I thought it was an amazing performance, but considering the genre (sci-fi/comicbook), it wouldn't have been likely to even get a nod from the Powers that Be in Hollywood if Ledger hadn't died tragically before we got to see it.
I think that the man would have eventually won at least one Oscar. He'd always had that potential. I think that for that reason--that he's dead and will not get a chance in the future to act in a typically-selected-by-the-Academy movie (drama, historical, controversial)--he will almost certainly get the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this season.

Gwaimir Windgem · 07-30-2008, 11:39 AM

Hey, he had Brokeback. That' Oscar material, if anything ever was.

Meriadoc Brandybuck · 07-30-2008, 04:19 PM

Dark Knight. Wow. Dark, depressing, good. And

WHAT? THEY KILLED RACHEL? AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHH!

Acalewia · 07-30-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosie Gamgee

Are you kidding? The very fact that he died is the reason he'll get the Oscar.
Here's my opinion: Ledger definitely deserves the nomination. I don't know who else will be nominated, so I can't say absolutely that he deserves the actual statue.
I thought it was an amazing performance, but considering the genre (sci-fi/comicbook), it wouldn't have been likely to even get a nod from the Powers that Be in Hollywood if Ledger hadn't died tragically before we got to see it.
I think that the man would have eventually won at least one Oscar. He'd always had that potential. I think that for that reason--that he's dead and will not get a chance in the future to act in a typically-selected-by-the-Academy movie (drama, historical, controversial)--he will almost certainly get the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this season.

You've got a really strong point. I , too think he deserves the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Several people have recieved the nod after their deaths and only one has won. The name and year escapes me at the moment. But because he died before he and we got to see the final product is an even better reason for him to get the award.

Johnny Cash swept the award board at the Country Music Assosation's awards after his death, so I really think Ledger had a great chance at winning the award he deserves. He was a talented young man with a long career in store for him. Of the movies I've seen with him in (The Patriot, A Knight's Tale, Brothers Grimm) he had a talent of getting into character and making him his own.

Acalewia · 07-30-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Meriadoc Brandybuck

Dark Knight. Wow. Dark, depressing, good. And

WHAT? THEY KILLED RACHEL? AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHH!

My exact reaction was

"NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!" followed by some not so family friendly words

hectorberlioz · 07-30-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meriadoc Brandybuck

Dark Knight. Wow. Dark, depressing, good. And ....

*comforts* It's Ok.

Question for those who have seen the film:

Was Maggie Gyllenhaal as good, better, or not as good as Katie Holmes? CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Meriadoc Brandybuck · 07-30-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Acalewia

My exact reaction was

"NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!" followed by some not so family friendly words

Stupid Joker goes off and kills pretty much the only important female character in the whole film...

Quote:

Originally Posted by hectorberlioz

*comforts* It's Ok.

Question for those who have seen the film:

Was Maggie Gyllenhaal as good, better, or not as good as Katie Holmes? CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Psh, by far better. (I voted.

)

Acalewia · 07-30-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Meriadoc Brandybuck

Stupid Joker goes off and kills pretty much the only important female character in the whole film...

The only female Bruce really cared about. To make it worst, Joker told him she would be at this address and as Batman races to save her, turns out she's at the other address and he ends up saving Harvey.

I know this is way early to be asking this but... any ideas on who will be the villains in the next one?

Had to say it!

hectorberlioz · 07-30-2008, 06:23 PM

I'm hoping they keep the next big villains in the storage box for #4. In the third film they should introduce The Ventriloquist, who has been the scariest villain as far as I'm concerned (though Ledger's performance makes The Joker that much more creepy).

No Riddler for now, please...or Catwoman. I'd like them to open up some of the lesser-known (to movie audiences) villains. Heck, I'd be willing to see a Rhas Al Ghul return.

And Acally, while Rachel (invented for the movies) is the only woman Bruce Wayne ever cared for, the only woman Batman ever cared for is Talia Al'Ghul

.

The last sane person · 07-30-2008, 06:28 PM

Adds her voice to the chorus of NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!'s already said. Oh well, this opens up space for Talia

Oh well, they'll come up with something, I'm sure.

The Sasquatch of Fangorn · 07-31-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acalewia

I know this is way early to be asking this but... any ideas on who will be the villains in the next one?

Had to say it!

Two-face. I haven't seen the movie yet, but that's my guess.

Meriadoc Brandybuck · 07-31-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sasquatch of Fangorn

Two-face. I haven't seen the movie yet, but that's my guess.

Yup. The guy who played him wants to come back.

Even though he's supposed to be dead...

Nerdanel · 08-01-2008, 05:44 AM

One, two, Freddy's coming for you
Three, four, better lock your door
Five, six, grab a crucifix
Seven, eight, better stay up late
Nine, ten, never sleep again!

Yeah.. 8D The Finnish Film Archive (Suomen elokuva-arkisto, http://www.sea.fi) shows old movies for 4€ in an old theatre. Been there to watch Transamerica and, yesterday, A Nightmare on Elm Street (I'm your boyfriend now!). Next week it's time for Dogville, after that, we'll see what's on. It's a jewel in this town.

)

07-23-2008, 01:58 PM	#661
Willow Oran Deus Ex Machina Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,951	Ended up seeing The Dark Knight twice in 48 hours. My brain is going to be set to Batman for the next few weeks. Love. __________________ "5. Plain Rings with RUNES on the inside. Avoid these like the PLAGUE. -Diana Wynne Jones Tough Guide To FantasyLand ...it's not much of a show if somebody doesn't suffer, and preferably at length. Suffering is beautiful in any case, and so is anguish; but as for loathing, and bitterness... I don't think they belong on the stage at all. - Isabella, I Gelosi

07-27-2008, 12:14 AM	#662
orithil Captain Jack Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: High Charity Posts: 598	I have just come back from seeing the Dark Knight and I was completely blown away especially by Heath Ledger. The joker stole the show and he definatlely should be nominated for a posthumus oscar. __________________ Captain Jack Sparrow: When you marooned me on that god forsaken spit of land, you forgot one very important thing, mate: I’m Captain Jack Sparrow. Cortana: So have you got a plan to get out? Master Chief: I was gonna shoot my way out. Mix things up a little.

07-27-2008, 12:30 AM	#663
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	Oh yes, Orithil. He definitely stole the show. I'm glad you also liked it! Btw, another guy who took a good piece of the show was Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon. __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

07-27-2008, 01:19 AM	#664
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	So, when does Batman actually get to take a piece? I'm going to see it tommorow maybe; whenever I get the time and it's not sold out. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

07-30-2008, 10:18 AM	#668
Rosie Gamgee The Lovely Hobbit-Lass Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bounded in a nut-shell Posts: 1,593	Are you kidding? The very fact that he died is the reason he'll get the Oscar. Here's my opinion: Ledger definitely deserves the nomination. I don't know who else will be nominated, so I can't say absolutely that he deserves the actual statue. I thought it was an amazing performance, but considering the genre (sci-fi/comicbook), it wouldn't have been likely to even get a nod from the Powers that Be in Hollywood if Ledger hadn't died tragically before we got to see it. I think that the man would have eventually won at least one Oscar. He'd always had that potential. I think that for that reason--that he's dead and will not get a chance in the future to act in a typically-selected-by-the-Academy movie (drama, historical, controversial)--he will almost certainly get the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this season. __________________ It's New Years Day, just like the day before; Same old skies of grey, same empty bottles on the floor. Another year's gone by, and I was thinking once again, How can I take this losing hand and somehow win? Just give me One Good Year To get my feet back on the ground. I've been chasing grace; Grace ain't so easily found One bad hand can devil a man, chase him and carry him down. I've got to get out of here, just give me One Good Year!

07-30-2008, 11:39 AM	#669
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Hey, he had Brokeback. That' Oscar material, if anything ever was. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

07-30-2008, 06:23 PM	#676
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	I'm hoping they keep the next big villains in the storage box for #4. In the third film they should introduce The Ventriloquist, who has been the scariest villain as far as I'm concerned (though Ledger's performance makes The Joker that much more creepy). No Riddler for now, please...or Catwoman. I'd like them to open up some of the lesser-known (to movie audiences) villains. Heck, I'd be willing to see a Rhas Al Ghul return. And Acally, while Rachel (invented for the movies) is the only woman Bruce Wayne ever cared for, the only woman Batman ever cared for is Talia Al'Ghul . __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide Last edited by hectorberlioz : 07-30-2008 at 06:24 PM.

08-01-2008, 05:44 AM	#680
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