tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post6765933913916274773..comments2024-03-27T21:42:56.131-05:00Comments on 1001plus: Mediocre White MenSJHoneywellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-91707506912526356442019-06-14T14:13:07.115-05:002019-06-14T14:13:07.115-05:00Sadly, I think Joel's idea that there might be...Sadly, I think Joel's idea that there might be some hostility toward Glenn Close might be factual. She has had a career with some truly amazing performances, and as I said above, I think this is the best thing she's ever done. <br /><br />It's a fair point about Slater--I don't get to much television, so I'm unaware of it beyond knowing it starred Rami Malek.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-19117622494903510042019-06-14T10:55:37.987-05:002019-06-14T10:55:37.987-05:00Just for the record, a small contingent of fans in...Just for the record, a small contingent of fans including myself have been greatly enjoying Christian Slater's work the past few years on the USA Network TV show Mr. Robot, so he hasn't exactly been entirely off the map as of late. Before he landed that show, though, his career had been in a bit of a struggle, so it is indeed nice to see him somewhat back in the fold.<br /><br />I hadn't been too interested to see this one, but man from the things I'm hearing I might need to take the time just for Glenn Close alone. I remember the swarm of Lady Gaga fans around Oscar time foaming at the mouth that the pop star might actually win Best Actress, and her response on I believe Twitter was a gracious reply of: "I appreciate the comments... but have you SEEN Glenn Close?"Adolytsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266038228108057617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-21261593911602858982019-06-14T10:08:31.083-05:002019-06-14T10:08:31.083-05:00That's a fascinating possibility. Here's a...That's a fascinating possibility. Here's a thought for you. Just a thought...<br /><br /><i>The Wife</i> is a story about a woman who is the true genius behind her husband's success in every possible way. And it manages this nomination, but is not nominated for Best Picture or Best Adapted Screenplay. <br /><br />I'm not a conspiracy theorist by any means, but I have to say that, having seeing this, I'm both surprised and not shocked that it didn't earn those nominations. Of course, I could say the same thing about <i>First Reformed</i> and a nomination for Ethan Hawke, so it would seem that this is just typical Oscar bullshit.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-61037138871810027622019-06-14T09:35:26.904-05:002019-06-14T09:35:26.904-05:00I agree with everything you said about Glenn Close...I agree with everything you said about Glenn Close. After watching this (post Oscar) I couldn't believe she hadn't won. Not that I didn't think Olivia Colman was terrific in The Favorite (though she was clearly supporting) nor that she didn't give the best, most heartfelt speech of the night when she won but having now seen all the nominees Glenn was clearly the best by many miles. <br /><br />It's not worth even saying I hope she gets another role that will put her in play again because for some reason there seems to be some sort of animus against her and it would be sad to see her have to go through the whole dance again only to lose graciously as she did this time. <br /><br />As for the rest of the film I thought it okay but without her it would have been forgettable. <br /><br />I wonder if Glenn would done better if this had been called something along the lines of "The Kingmaker" rather than "The Wife"?joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-20236857940386045422019-06-14T08:23:29.554-05:002019-06-14T08:23:29.554-05:00Well, that and a bunch of assault and similar char...Well, that and a bunch of assault and similar charges.<br /><br />And <i>Alone in the Dark</i>.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-53783092379521665452019-06-13T23:42:56.974-05:002019-06-13T23:42:56.974-05:00"And then his career faded for a bit."
...<b>"And then his career faded for a bit."</b><br /><br /><i>Gleaming the Cube.</i> Yikes.Kevin Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328790917314282058noreply@blogger.com