For the first time, I’ve seen a performance that has to be considered one of the strongest contenders to win Best Actor so far this year. George Clooney, Jean DuJardin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gary Oldman and Brad Pitt all are in contention to win. The other notable performance is Michael Fassbender in Shame. Somewhere in there room might have to be made for Woody Harrelson’s bad cop in Oren Moverman’s exceptional film, Rampart. His follow-up to The Messenger, which also starred Harrelson, is filled with strong supporting characters, like Sigourney Weaver, Anne Heche, Cynthia Nixon, Steve Buscemi, Audra McDonald, Robin Wright Penn, Ned Beatty, Ice Cube and Ben Foster, nearly unrecognizable as a homeless man who gets too close to Harrselson’s character.
While Harrelson is one of the most versatile actors working in Hollywood, who has been known to go deep and dark before, as well as light and humorous, is at his absolute best here. He bobs in and out of various states of being – cocksure one minute, sweating and frantic the next as his rogue cop’s ways start to catch up with him. All the while, delivering one zinger after another, James Ellroy style.
Kris Tapley at In Contention says Harrelson delivers “a firehouse performance of subtle strokes and vivid internalizations.”
I was reminded of Michael Fassbender’s work in “Shame” if only because both performances so wonderfully offer a master class in clenched but emotive power. It’s Harrelson’s best work in a good long while, including his Oscar-nominated performance in “The Messenger” two years ago.
Like Fassbender’s performance in Shame, Harrelson’s cop is one of the best of the year — it stayed with me long after the film ended. Part of that is that Moverman tells the story mostly from Harrelson’s unreliable point of view. So we never really know if he’s telling us the truth or not. You can’t take your eyes off of him – he burns through the screen with an intensity I’ve never seen him show without his cup totally spilling over.
I’m not yet sure how far Rampart will go – but screenplay seems a certainty. Will there be any supporting nominations? Robin Wright Penn is a standout as the high-heeled lawyer who can’t resist Harrelson’s charms. And of course, Ben Foster, whose moments on screen do this promising actor justice, though might be too small a part for a nod. But this is a brilliant ensemble piece, like Drive, like The Descendants, like the Ides of March, like Moneyball. So far. More to come, Oscar watchers. Stay frosty.
great! i love woody harrelson. can’t wait until a release date is announced.
great! i love woody harrelson. can’t wait until a release date is announced.
I am really excited to see this movie. Woody Harrelson has continued to move up on my list of great actors. After Zombieland and No Country for Old Men especially. I just saw a new thriller called “Trespass” that was also shown at the TIFF awards and it had some great actors in it too including Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman and the ever menacing and always overlooked Ben Mendelsohn. They each acted incredibly and check out this behind the scenes footage! http://bitly.com/o0v5XE
I am really excited to see this movie. Woody Harrelson has continued to move up on my list of great actors. After Zombieland and No Country for Old Men especially. I just saw a new thriller called “Trespass” that was also shown at the TIFF awards and it had some great actors in it too including Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman and the ever menacing and always overlooked Ben Mendelsohn. They each acted incredibly and check out this behind the scenes footage! http://bitly.com/o0v5XE
Agreed! While my personal #1 vote goes to Fassbender, I really hope the distributor gets behind RAMPART properly: an award-worthy performance in a very strong film.
Agreed! While my personal #1 vote goes to Fassbender, I really hope the distributor gets behind RAMPART properly: an award-worthy performance in a very strong film.
James Whitmore was nominated for Give Em Hell Harry. Great performance but the production is very stagey. There is a great deal of difficulty translating a one man show from the stage to the screen. The thing that might help Barrymore is that the action took place as I recall in a theater so that might allow for relieving the one man show thing. They could actually have other people moving about but silent and they could pull off the one man show thing. It’ll be interesting too see how they worked this one.
James Whitmore was nominated for Give Em Hell Harry. Great performance but the production is very stagey. There is a great deal of difficulty translating a one man show from the stage to the screen. The thing that might help Barrymore is that the action took place as I recall in a theater so that might allow for relieving the one man show thing. They could actually have other people moving about but silent and they could pull off the one man show thing. It’ll be interesting too see how they worked this one.
My dream ballot for Best Actor
JEAN DUJARDIN/THE ARTIST
MICHAEL FASSBENDER/SHAME
WOODY HARRELSON/RAMPART
GARY OLDMAN/TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY
MICHAEL SHANNON/TAKE SHELTER
My dream ballot for Best Actor
JEAN DUJARDIN/THE ARTIST
MICHAEL FASSBENDER/SHAME
WOODY HARRELSON/RAMPART
GARY OLDMAN/TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY
MICHAEL SHANNON/TAKE SHELTER
I loved The Messenger but was so disappointed by Rampart. The script went nowhere and so many talented actors were wasted. Harrelson is committed to the part but by the end you’re just disgusted with his character’s behavior. The movie hints that Harrelson’s character is being targeted unjustly but nothing comes of that. I’ll be surprised if he gets nominated.
I loved The Messenger but was so disappointed by Rampart. The script went nowhere and so many talented actors were wasted. Harrelson is committed to the part but by the end you’re just disgusted with his character’s behavior. The movie hints that Harrelson’s character is being targeted unjustly but nothing comes of that. I’ll be surprised if he gets nominated.
@Houstonrufus – I agree with you. People talk about how performances blew them away. In Ides of March, Ryan Gosling is very good, but so are other people in the cast. He didn’t blow me away. In fact, personally I was more impressed with Evan Rachel Wood and Philip Seymour Hoffman. But he has other performances to support him, some people may feel he was robbed for Blue Valentine, and he’s an ‘it boy’ this year. So a strong campaign, doing the rounds (he’s charming) and if there’s a lot of love for the film, it’s possible. But still feels like a weak possibility to me.
Here are my thoughts at the moment about the Best Actor race (it’s way too early for this, so this is just for fun):
Very likely:
1. George Clooney – The Descendants
2. Leonardo DiCaprio – J. Edgar
3. Jean Dujardin – The Artist
Likely:
4. Gary Oldman – Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Possible:
5. Michael Fassbinder – Shame
6. Woody Harrelson – Rampart
7. Brad Pitt – Moneyball
8. Ryan Gosling – The Ides of March
Not likely:
9. Michael Shannon – Take Shelter
10. Matt Damon – We Bought a Zoo
11. Ralph Fiennes – Coriolanus
12. Ryan Gosling – Drive
13. Tom Hardy – Warrior
14. Jeremy Irvine – War Horse
15. Joseph Gordon-Levitt – 50/50
16. Demian Bichir – A Better Life
17. Thomas Horn – Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close
18. Christopher Plummer – Barrymore
Not Their Year:
19. Johnny Depp – The Rum Diary
20. John C. Reilly – Carnage
21. Rhys Ifans – Anonymous
22. Dominic Cooper – The Devil’s Double
@Houstonrufus – I agree with you. People talk about how performances blew them away. In Ides of March, Ryan Gosling is very good, but so are other people in the cast. He didn’t blow me away. In fact, personally I was more impressed with Evan Rachel Wood and Philip Seymour Hoffman. But he has other performances to support him, some people may feel he was robbed for Blue Valentine, and he’s an ‘it boy’ this year. So a strong campaign, doing the rounds (he’s charming) and if there’s a lot of love for the film, it’s possible. But still feels like a weak possibility to me.
Here are my thoughts at the moment about the Best Actor race (it’s way too early for this, so this is just for fun):
Very likely:
1. George Clooney – The Descendants
2. Leonardo DiCaprio – J. Edgar
3. Jean Dujardin – The Artist
Likely:
4. Gary Oldman – Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Possible:
5. Michael Fassbinder – Shame
6. Woody Harrelson – Rampart
7. Brad Pitt – Moneyball
8. Ryan Gosling – The Ides of March
Not likely:
9. Michael Shannon – Take Shelter
10. Matt Damon – We Bought a Zoo
11. Ralph Fiennes – Coriolanus
12. Ryan Gosling – Drive
13. Tom Hardy – Warrior
14. Jeremy Irvine – War Horse
15. Joseph Gordon-Levitt – 50/50
16. Demian Bichir – A Better Life
17. Thomas Horn – Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close
18. Christopher Plummer – Barrymore
Not Their Year:
19. Johnny Depp – The Rum Diary
20. John C. Reilly – Carnage
21. Rhys Ifans – Anonymous
22. Dominic Cooper – The Devil’s Double
Fox Searchllight has some work to do to keep the release of Shame under control in the States. When the release date was announced a couple of days ago, one blog headline read, “Fassbender’s dong unfurls on Dec 2nd,” and there were a couple of other anatomically-oriented announcements elsewhere. It would be a shame (sorry) if MF’s campaign becomes entangled in some adolescent, N. American sniggerfest. You’d think at 235 years old that a society would be past puberty.
Fox Searchllight has some work to do to keep the release of Shame under control in the States. When the release date was announced a couple of days ago, one blog headline read, “Fassbender’s dong unfurls on Dec 2nd,” and there were a couple of other anatomically-oriented announcements elsewhere. It would be a shame (sorry) if MF’s campaign becomes entangled in some adolescent, N. American sniggerfest. You’d think at 235 years old that a society would be past puberty.
Beginners one of your favorites of the year, ryan? Really? I thought that was an inferior piece of work (but granted, Plummer is quite a treat in that role and deserves all the recognition that can be bestowed upon him). I still hope Barrymore will lift off, as well. A double Plummer nomination (perhaps alongside Pitt for Tree Of Life AND Moneyball) would make my day and make me look just that little bit extra forward to the Oscars…
Beginners one of your favorites of the year, ryan? Really? I thought that was an inferior piece of work (but granted, Plummer is quite a treat in that role and deserves all the recognition that can be bestowed upon him). I still hope Barrymore will lift off, as well. A double Plummer nomination (perhaps alongside Pitt for Tree Of Life AND Moneyball) would make my day and make me look just that little bit extra forward to the Oscars…
127 hours is sort of a one man show. Because technically everything that happens prior to his interaction with the girls, is sort of like a prologue. The title card doesnt even drop until he gets trapped under the rock. That’s what the movie is about anyway.
127 hours is sort of a one man show. Because technically everything that happens prior to his interaction with the girls, is sort of like a prologue. The title card doesnt even drop until he gets trapped under the rock. That’s what the movie is about anyway.
Ryan, thanks for the update. I also just saw Fox Searchlight’s tweet. Now I gotta keep my eyes peeled for Rampart.
Ryan, thanks for the update. I also just saw Fox Searchlight’s tweet. Now I gotta keep my eyes peeled for Rampart.
Has any one-man or one-woman show performance ever been Oscar-nominated?
The only one that comes to mind is James Whitmore for Give ‘Em Hell, Harry (1975), where he plays the late US president Harry Truman.
Has any one-man or one-woman show performance ever been Oscar-nominated?
The only one that comes to mind is James Whitmore for Give ‘Em Hell, Harry (1975), where he plays the late US president Harry Truman.
Fassbender and Harrelson damn good start. If Ides gets the public attention my bet is that Gosling might get the nom from that rather than Drive. Maybe not the best choice but sometimes that’s how it works out. Throw a little Clooney in there for the Descendants and Dujardin could be one of the best pack of Best Actor nominees in a long time. Then we all just wait to see how Di Caprio runs with J Edgar and Plummer in Barrymore. Of course there is still Oldman and Fiennes out there too. Gonna be a very crowded Best Actor race.
I saw Robin Wright Penn in the Conspirator and as much as I liked the film I finished it wishing there was more. McAvoy was excellent but the script is what really does more damage to the Conspirator than anything else. Redford’s directing is very restrained which is good but there just too much missing.
we all just wait to see how Di Caprio runs with J Edgar and Plummer in Barrymore.
Barrymore needs to check off a few things on the To Do List. 1) get on the radar, 2) get a US distributor, 3) get a release date.
Has any one-man or one-woman show performance ever been Oscar-nominated? Not that I can recall. I still think Plummer’s best shot is in the supporting category for the very wonderful Beginners. (one of my favorite movies of the year — and it’s a known quantity.)
Fassbender and Harrelson damn good start. If Ides gets the public attention my bet is that Gosling might get the nom from that rather than Drive. Maybe not the best choice but sometimes that’s how it works out. Throw a little Clooney in there for the Descendants and Dujardin could be one of the best pack of Best Actor nominees in a long time. Then we all just wait to see how Di Caprio runs with J Edgar and Plummer in Barrymore. Of course there is still Oldman and Fiennes out there too. Gonna be a very crowded Best Actor race.
I saw Robin Wright Penn in the Conspirator and as much as I liked the film I finished it wishing there was more. McAvoy was excellent but the script is what really does more damage to the Conspirator than anything else. Redford’s directing is very restrained which is good but there just too much missing.
we all just wait to see how Di Caprio runs with J Edgar and Plummer in Barrymore.
Barrymore needs to check off a few things on the To Do List. 1) get on the radar, 2) get a US distributor, 3) get a release date.
Has any one-man or one-woman show performance ever been Oscar-nominated? Not that I can recall. I still think Plummer’s best shot is in the supporting category for the very wonderful Beginners. (one of my favorite movies of the year — and it’s a known quantity.)
@Simon
you make a great point. It’s quite embarrassing to think of all these great actors who have won the same award that Sandra Bullock has won. It belittles their work.
But at the same time, winning will bring lots of prestige to Fassbender’s name and make more people want to see his work.
Not only that, it will make people want to see the movie.
A lot of people who don’t follow movies watch the Oscars and then go see the movies that are nominated and win awards.
@Simon
you make a great point. It’s quite embarrassing to think of all these great actors who have won the same award that Sandra Bullock has won. It belittles their work.
But at the same time, winning will bring lots of prestige to Fassbender’s name and make more people want to see his work.
Not only that, it will make people want to see the movie.
A lot of people who don’t follow movies watch the Oscars and then go see the movies that are nominated and win awards.
Harrelson blew me away when I saw Rampart in Toronto. Top of his game! As Dave Brown, he plays a second generation policeman in the Rampart Division who rides his cop car like a Marlboro man, smoking, drinking, never eating. For him, Downtown LA is the frontier; he even gets out of his car as if he were climbing off a saddle into the muck. His moniker is “Date Rape.” He doesn’t go gentle through the night….
for more: http://thelmadams.com/wordpress/?p=1543
Harrelson blew me away when I saw Rampart in Toronto. Top of his game! As Dave Brown, he plays a second generation policeman in the Rampart Division who rides his cop car like a Marlboro man, smoking, drinking, never eating. For him, Downtown LA is the frontier; he even gets out of his car as if he were climbing off a saddle into the muck. His moniker is “Date Rape.” He doesn’t go gentle through the night….
for more: http://thelmadams.com/wordpress/?p=1543
@VVS
I totally agree with you!
There are two performances this year i saw and both performances were performed by german actors! One performance was played by Michael Fassbender in “Shame” and the other performance gave Milan Peschel in “Halt auf freier Strecke”. Both Actors deserve any F…… Award this season! Both performances made me cry like a baby! Both Performances gave me the same feeling like last year a Javier Bardem in “Biutiful” or a Ryan Gosling in “Blue Valentine” gave me! I can not imagine that any actor will top that two performances this year! It was acting at it’s best and no other actor will follow Michael and Milan this year! But i have my doubts that the academy will honour that kind of performances! I mean can you imagine that the same award that Michael Fassbender or Milan Peschel can win is the same award that Sandra Bullock has won in 2010 for her embarrassing performance in “The Blind Side”? I can’t!! And anyway only Michael Fassbender can be considered in that category because “Halt auf freier Strecke” is a german movie and it has not been released right now! So.. But back to “Shame”! I really cross my fingers for Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan!! Both are brilliant actors and both actors deserve a nomination and a win! So, if i can choose right now my favourite performances this year i would pick:
Actor in a Leading Role
– Michael Fassbender – Shame
– Woddy Harrylson – Rampart
– Milan Peschel – Halt auf freier Strecke
– Ryan Gosling – Drive
– Christopher Plummer – Barrymore
Actress in a Leading Role
– Steffi Kühnert – Halt auf freier Strecke
– Kirsten Dunst – Melancholia
– Charlotte Gainsbourg – Melancholia
– Deannie Yip – A Simple Life
– Arianne Labed – Attenberg
Actor in a Supporting Role
– Albert Brooks – Drive
– Christopher Plummer – Beginners
– ?
– ?
– ?
Actress in a Supporting Role
– Vanessa Redgrave – Coriolanus
– Carey Mulligan – Shame & Drive
– Jessica Chastain – The Tree of Life
– Janet McTeer – Albert Nobbs
– Mellisa McCarthy – Bridesmaids
@VVS
I totally agree with you!
There are two performances this year i saw and both performances were performed by german actors! One performance was played by Michael Fassbender in “Shame” and the other performance gave Milan Peschel in “Halt auf freier Strecke”. Both Actors deserve any F…… Award this season! Both performances made me cry like a baby! Both Performances gave me the same feeling like last year a Javier Bardem in “Biutiful” or a Ryan Gosling in “Blue Valentine” gave me! I can not imagine that any actor will top that two performances this year! It was acting at it’s best and no other actor will follow Michael and Milan this year! But i have my doubts that the academy will honour that kind of performances! I mean can you imagine that the same award that Michael Fassbender or Milan Peschel can win is the same award that Sandra Bullock has won in 2010 for her embarrassing performance in “The Blind Side”? I can’t!! And anyway only Michael Fassbender can be considered in that category because “Halt auf freier Strecke” is a german movie and it has not been released right now! So.. But back to “Shame”! I really cross my fingers for Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan!! Both are brilliant actors and both actors deserve a nomination and a win! So, if i can choose right now my favourite performances this year i would pick:
Actor in a Leading Role
– Michael Fassbender – Shame
– Woddy Harrylson – Rampart
– Milan Peschel – Halt auf freier Strecke
– Ryan Gosling – Drive
– Christopher Plummer – Barrymore
Actress in a Leading Role
– Steffi Kühnert – Halt auf freier Strecke
– Kirsten Dunst – Melancholia
– Charlotte Gainsbourg – Melancholia
– Deannie Yip – A Simple Life
– Arianne Labed – Attenberg
Actor in a Supporting Role
– Albert Brooks – Drive
– Christopher Plummer – Beginners
– ?
– ?
– ?
Actress in a Supporting Role
– Vanessa Redgrave – Coriolanus
– Carey Mulligan – Shame & Drive
– Jessica Chastain – The Tree of Life
– Janet McTeer – Albert Nobbs
– Mellisa McCarthy – Bridesmaids
Hey, guys, I’m reading all this great talk about Fassbender and Harrelson, and I’m wondering…have Fox Searchlight and Millennium Films actually set release dates for these movies? In order to receive eligibility, they have to actually open in LA County for a commercial run of at least a week.
So when are they coming out?
Release date for Shame is Dec 2, NN.
Not sure about Rampart.
Hey, guys, I’m reading all this great talk about Fassbender and Harrelson, and I’m wondering…have Fox Searchlight and Millennium Films actually set release dates for these movies? In order to receive eligibility, they have to actually open in LA County for a commercial run of at least a week.
So when are they coming out?
Release date for Shame is Dec 2, NN.
Not sure about Rampart.
Oh, speaking of Gosling, am I the only one who Ben Foster reminds of Gosling? He has that same kind of focused, internal intensity.
Oh, speaking of Gosling, am I the only one who Ben Foster reminds of Gosling? He has that same kind of focused, internal intensity.
Glad it found a distributor. Looking forward to seeing it. A great cast.
@BrandStrategyGuru
Saw Ides yesterday. Really liked it. I’d give it probably a B+. The cast was superb. I’d love for Gosling to get nominated, but it’s going to be a tough climb. He’s had a great year. Got great notices for three performances. But there are honestly 7 to 8 viable contenders for 5 spots, and I don’t see how he makes the cut unless DiCaprio bombs or the swoon fades on Oldman or Pitt, none of which seems likely to me.
@alan of montreal
Robin Wright is one of the great unsung actresses. I’d love to see her eventually get nominated.
Glad it found a distributor. Looking forward to seeing it. A great cast.
@BrandStrategyGuru
Saw Ides yesterday. Really liked it. I’d give it probably a B+. The cast was superb. I’d love for Gosling to get nominated, but it’s going to be a tough climb. He’s had a great year. Got great notices for three performances. But there are honestly 7 to 8 viable contenders for 5 spots, and I don’t see how he makes the cut unless DiCaprio bombs or the swoon fades on Oldman or Pitt, none of which seems likely to me.
@alan of montreal
Robin Wright is one of the great unsung actresses. I’d love to see her eventually get nominated.
This is refreshing news. Having such a roundup of ensemble actors I hope will help keep the film part of the conversation.
I, too, am anxious to see Shame.
If Gosling were to be nominated for Ides of March, wouldn’t it be in supporting?
This is refreshing news. Having such a roundup of ensemble actors I hope will help keep the film part of the conversation.
I, too, am anxious to see Shame.
If Gosling were to be nominated for Ides of March, wouldn’t it be in supporting?
i’m also very psyched for this… woody has been quietly doing great work for almost 20 years. these two teamed pretty darn well in “the messenger”
i’m also very psyched for this… woody has been quietly doing great work for almost 20 years. these two teamed pretty darn well in “the messenger”
I would love to see Robin Wright(NO PENN)nominated for something.
I would love to see Robin Wright(NO PENN)nominated for something.
I just saw The Ides of March and I thought it was excellent.
I am trying to think if Ryan Gosling can snag a nomination and I think it will be challenging. Mostly because there are so many outstanding performances this year and they present a tough race for just 5 slots. Ides of March feels very much like en ensemble piece. Someone carrying a very loved movie is more likely to snag that slot from him. Unless Columbia/Sony puts a strong campaign (which they are likely to do as that is their strongest oscar contender) and Gosling does the rounds and charms everyone’s pants off (which he knows how to do).
I am happy to see how exciting this Oscar race is turning to be. So many good films. I am most excited about Shame, A Dangerous Method, and The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo.
I just saw The Ides of March and I thought it was excellent.
I am trying to think if Ryan Gosling can snag a nomination and I think it will be challenging. Mostly because there are so many outstanding performances this year and they present a tough race for just 5 slots. Ides of March feels very much like en ensemble piece. Someone carrying a very loved movie is more likely to snag that slot from him. Unless Columbia/Sony puts a strong campaign (which they are likely to do as that is their strongest oscar contender) and Gosling does the rounds and charms everyone’s pants off (which he knows how to do).
I am happy to see how exciting this Oscar race is turning to be. So many good films. I am most excited about Shame, A Dangerous Method, and The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo.
I hope that Robin Wright Penn finally gets her due–she belongs on that list of actresses that Oscar’s overlooked for too long
I hope that Robin Wright Penn finally gets her due–she belongs on that list of actresses that Oscar’s overlooked for too long
yeah, so what? Are you one of those guys that simply hails older performances as untouchable just because they’re widely revered?
People thought nicholson as the joker was untouchable. New and better actors come along all the time.
Hey, man, VVS, you don’t talk to JJ. You listen to him. The man’s enlarged my mind. He’s a poet warrior in the classic sense. I mean sometimes he’ll… uh… well, you’ll say “hello” to him, right? And he’ll just walk right by you. He won’t even notice you. And suddenly he’ll grab you, and he’ll throw you in a corner, and he’ll say, “Do you know that ‘if’ is the middle word in life?
That said, if Fassbender in Shame is only even 70% as good as DeNiro in Taxi Driver, then we’re in for a wild slammin’ ride, aren’t we.
That you could invoke those other performances in the same sentence makes me excited, VVS. And you’ve said things about Drive and Dragon Tattoo lately that cause me to respect your opinion.
yeah, so what? Are you one of those guys that simply hails older performances as untouchable just because they’re widely revered?
People thought nicholson as the joker was untouchable. New and better actors come along all the time.
Hey, man, VVS, you don’t talk to JJ. You listen to him. The man’s enlarged my mind. He’s a poet warrior in the classic sense. I mean sometimes he’ll… uh… well, you’ll say “hello” to him, right? And he’ll just walk right by you. He won’t even notice you. And suddenly he’ll grab you, and he’ll throw you in a corner, and he’ll say, “Do you know that ‘if’ is the middle word in life?
That said, if Fassbender in Shame is only even 70% as good as DeNiro in Taxi Driver, then we’re in for a wild slammin’ ride, aren’t we.
That you could invoke those other performances in the same sentence makes me excited, VVS. And you’ve said things about Drive and Dragon Tattoo lately that cause me to respect your opinion.
You’re seriously comparing Fassbender in Shame to DeNiro in Taxi Driver?
LMFAO.
You’re seriously comparing Fassbender in Shame to DeNiro in Taxi Driver?
LMFAO.
VVS: your comment gave me chills. Good lord, I can’t wait to see Fassbender’s performance.
VVS: your comment gave me chills. Good lord, I can’t wait to see Fassbender’s performance.
OT: Detroit Woman sues film distributors and theatre chain because “Drive” wasn’t “race action film…similar to the Fast and Furious, or similar, series of movies, as well as having “extreme gratuitous defamatory dehumanizing racism directed against members of the Jewish faith.”
http://www.movies.com/movie-news/detroit-woman-sues-because-39drive39-wasn39t-39fast-five39/4862
OT: Detroit Woman sues film distributors and theatre chain because “Drive” wasn’t “race action film…similar to the Fast and Furious, or similar, series of movies, as well as having “extreme gratuitous defamatory dehumanizing racism directed against members of the Jewish faith.”
http://www.movies.com/movie-news/detroit-woman-sues-because-39drive39-wasn39t-39fast-five39/4862
Sasha, I just saw Shame yesterday.
And I have to say I have a hard time believing any actor can top that performance this year.
It reminded me of DDL in Blood, DeNiro in Taxi Driver, and James Stewart at his best.
Sasha, I just saw Shame yesterday.
And I have to say I have a hard time believing any actor can top that performance this year.
It reminded me of DDL in Blood, DeNiro in Taxi Driver, and James Stewart at his best.
Word. I hear you and agree.
Sasha, I just saw Shame yesterday.
And I have to say I have a hard time believing any actor can top that performance this year.
It reminded me of DDL in Blood, DeNiro in Taxi Driver, and James Stewart at his best.
Sasha, I just saw Shame yesterday.
And I have to say I have a hard time believing any actor can top that performance this year.
It reminded me of DDL in Blood, DeNiro in Taxi Driver, and James Stewart at his best.
Word. I hear you and agree.
wait Audra McDonald is in this? The 4 Time Tony Winner? I thought Cynthia Nixon was (per IMBD) but no one has mentioned her in their reviews….I wonder if we’ll hear about it’s release date soon since it has distribution? or maybe a trailer at least.
wait Audra McDonald is in this?
I was surprised too but there she was.
wait Audra McDonald is in this? The 4 Time Tony Winner? I thought Cynthia Nixon was (per IMBD) but no one has mentioned her in their reviews….I wonder if we’ll hear about it’s release date soon since it has distribution? or maybe a trailer at least.
wait Audra McDonald is in this?
I was surprised too but there she was.
Really psyched.
Really psyched.