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Post by jean on Nov 6, 2014 11:53:48 GMT -5
But would certain older fans even like to see him in other serious, dark and more sophisticated roles and films or would they diss it as garbage, too? If they obviously can't appreciate and don't get it why he chose this, as he said for him so exciting role in The River?
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Post by Jamie on Nov 6, 2014 12:05:05 GMT -5
Another thought, could it be that also his frequent skin cancer treatments might keep film studios off from offering him more high-profile and leading roles now? If he is the main character in a film but have to get another cancer treatment during the shooting? Yes, there are make up artists and digital post production, but still ... The recent article that mentioned his age and "looking tired" also probably stems from the recent surgical procedure. It can't have been easy to go through that plus a heavy rehearsal/performance schedule, and he does show it in his eyes and thinner face when pushing too hard. Let's hope he bounces back and manages to keep all his body parts when encountering fish.
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Post by SueFB on Dec 11, 2014 22:23:19 GMT -5
Today on NPR, I heard an interview with Glenn Close. During the piece, she shared an anecdote from a recent performance of A Delicate Balance, as an example of "anything can happen in live theater". Apparently, just before she came on stage, she got a bloody nose. She initially thought she could stanch the bleeding quickly with a tissue, but when it became apparent that she couldn't, she broke out of the performance and begged the audience's pardon, went offstage until she could get it stopped, and came back on. And she said the audience was very patient and understanding, and it was actually a memorable experience to have that different level of interaction.
It made me think of Hugh persisting through his bleeding finger incident and how some snarks wished he had taken a break rather than putting on a "distracted" performance. Of course, it's a bit different trying to act with blood streaming out of your nose rather than your finger (although ... his finger must have hurt like hell while her bloody nose did not). But I do think it was probably more of a necessity for her. However, I also know there were some - probably many - people in the audience when Hugh cut his finger who didn't even notice it had happened, so who's to say he was distracted. I guess it's a tossup. Live theater audiences surely understand that "anything can happen" ... it's one of the attractions of live theater ... and shouldn't be offended at whatever choice the actor makes under the circumstances.
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Post by Intergirl on Dec 12, 2014 10:46:48 GMT -5
Somehow, when something unexpected happens, it makes a theatre going experience all the more special. I once had an unforgettable experience at the opera, watching The Barber of Seville. When we arrived, there was a note at the door that one of the main characters, the count, had a bit of a cold and excused himself beforehand, that his performance would not be top notch that night. Just before the performance started, the director came on stage and asked for our understanding, that since the afternoon, he got even worse and would not be able to perform the arias. As a replacement, they flew someone in from Frankfurt, Germany, but to their dismay discovered, that while they sing the arias in Italian, the more singing/speaking parts in between the big arias are performed in German in Frankfurt. In Zurich, the whole opera performance was in Italian. So they did a mix. They had the ill performer on stage, acting the part of the count and doing the singing/speaking part in Italian, but for the big arias, the guy from Frankfurt stood at the side of the stage and sung them in Italian, while the other was just acting and miming. It led to hilarious spontaneous scenes, because the opera singer playing the barber had an incredible talent for improvising and was involving both of them in some of the scenes. It was the most memorable of all the opera performances I saw. Our stomachs hurt when we came out, because we were laughing so hard.
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Post by SueFB on Dec 27, 2014 19:04:16 GMT -5
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Post by mamaleh on Jan 6, 2015 0:35:24 GMT -5
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Post by SueFB on Jan 7, 2015 20:00:21 GMT -5
Well, I 'd never heard this actor's name before, but I'm stunned by the fact that he was playing "Brock" off and on all these years ever since I would watch Y&R whenever I didn't have school back in the 70s. He seemed so old to me then, but now he seems like he died very young. Scary. RIP, Mr. Kazer. That's an actor's career that's as valid as anybody else's. www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/beau-kazer-dead-young-restless-761713
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Post by deanamarie on Jan 8, 2015 2:06:24 GMT -5
Gotta admit, I'm not super fond of him being Gambit. I've seen Channing's acting...and he really...doesn't fit Gambit. I'm a geeky comic fan as well, but hey. He could surprise me.
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Post by Jamie on Jan 8, 2015 8:07:57 GMT -5
Channing is on my "I just don't understand the attraction" list. Just not impressed by his acting at all. Different strokes I suppose.
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Post by mamaleh on Jan 8, 2015 8:44:42 GMT -5
Yeah, he's not my cuppa, either--in acting or physiognomy. Never understood how he nabbed People's SMA title in 2012. But he has a legion of fans, so go figure.
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Post by klenotka on Jan 8, 2015 15:27:19 GMT -5
I think he is too much traditionally handsome for my taste but it is his "acting" I have problems with. I guess he has a very good agent who gets him roles in successful movies. That´s about it.
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Post by Jamie on Jan 21, 2015 19:03:55 GMT -5
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Post by SueFB on Feb 8, 2015 8:46:29 GMT -5
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Post by Jamie on Feb 8, 2015 10:11:28 GMT -5
Have to admit that nothing about Chappie is attractive for me except for the chance to see Hugh act. I'm not surprise that the Tatum, Hemsworth, and Depp films flopped. Hollywood seems to be relying on special effects, monsters, and weird to compete with the excellent dramas and comedies now available on TV. They need to get back to great actors telling great stories. My favorite film so far this year has been The Imitation Game though I'm glad that Redmayne is likely to walk off with an Oscar for another good story.
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Post by SueFB on Feb 8, 2015 10:40:48 GMT -5
Yes, totally agree, the story matters more than the spectacle.
I finally got around to watching Boyhood last night (on Bluray). Although everybody knows the premise, I had kept myself insulated from knowing all that much about the actual story, even the running time (2 hours 45 minutes ... I didn't know! It felt a little long, but not THAT long). Anyway, it's a truly remarkable film - not really about the boy, really, but all the people around him. Seeing Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke age naturally (along with the boy and his sister) is really an incredible feat of filmmaking. And I wasn't expecting the pretty intriguing filmed events from more than a decade ago (eg seeing Roger Clemens pitching for the Astros), which were obviously not added in hindsight. It got a little less interesting as time became more "modern", and - not coincidentally, I expect - when the kids got to be older teens.
But by the end, it felt like I'd seen an epic. Recent criticism in the New York Times notwithstanding, I think it deserves every accolade and hope that it wins the Oscar for Best Picture. Birdman was also remarkable, but I preferred this. Still have yet to see The Imitation Game though, maybe tonight, if the roads aren't too slick.
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Post by Jamie on Feb 8, 2015 16:04:53 GMT -5
Eddie Redmayne just won the Best Actor BAFTA for The Theory of Everything. Time to buy polishing cloths for the Oscar
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Post by cath112 on Feb 8, 2015 16:43:07 GMT -5
Eddie Redmayne just won the Best Actor BAFTA for The Theory of Everything. Time to buy polishing cloths for the Oscar I think he was wonderful, but if I were voting, my vote would go to Benedict Cumberbatch for Imitation Game.
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Post by Jamie on Feb 8, 2015 17:15:23 GMT -5
Eddie Redmayne just won the Best Actor BAFTA for The Theory of Everything. Time to buy polishing cloths for the Oscar I think he was wonderful, but if I were voting, my vote would go to Benedict Cumberbatch for Imitation Game. Same here. As I said before Imitation Game was my favorite this year. It is a well written, superbly acted subtle story of a slice of history most people don't know. No bells and whistles, just a great movie.
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Post by klenotka on Feb 9, 2015 6:31:14 GMT -5
Good for Eddie I did not see either The Theory of Everything or Imitation game yet. Btu I never really liked Cumberbatch as an actor. Not that I think he is a bad actor or something, I am just not a fan of his acting style. But I think Michael Keaton will win the Oscar. Not just because he was really good but also because Hollywood loves the comeback stories...
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Post by wombat on Feb 9, 2015 8:33:17 GMT -5
Eddie's acceptance speech - practically perfect, imo:
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