list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around The Devil's Advocate on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/The_Devil_s_Advocate/114687/default.aspx Title: The Devil's Advocate
Year: 1997
Director: Taylor Hackford
Plot: Supernatural forces hover over the courtroom in this devilish drama adapted from the novel by Andrew Neiderman. Attorney Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves) doesn't heed the Bible-based warnings of his mother (Judith Ivey), who views New York City as "the dwelling place of demons." Instead, he leaves Gainesville, Florida, with his wife Mary Ann (Charlize Theron) to put his legalistic skills to the test at a leading Manhattan law firm run by John Milton (Al Pacino). It all goes smoothly -- with Milton urging them to stay, putting Kevin on a $400-per-hour salary, and moving the couple into a luxurious apartment in his own building on Fifth Avenue -- where Mary Ann falls under the influence of neighbor Jackie (Tamara Tunie). After Kevin defends a weird animal sacrificer (Delroy Lindo, uncredited), he moves up to an important case with an apparent murderer, real-estate tycoon Alexander Cullen (Craig T. Nelson). Ignored by Kevin, the troubled Mary Ann has some disturbing experiences, verging on the occult, while Kevin, at work, becomes attracted to redhead Christabella (Connie Neilsen). Dazzled by his entrance into paradise, Kevin doesn't grasp who handed him this Big-Apple success. Could it be...Satan? The film features demonic creatures by Rick Baker. Cameos (Senator Alfonse D'Amato, Don King, others) add to the ambiance of ambition and power in the canyons of Manhattan. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
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]]>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:51:58 GMTThe Devil's Advocate1997Taylor HackfordSupernatural forces hover over the courtroom in this devilish drama adapted from the novel by Andrew Neiderman. Attorney Kevin Lomax (<a href="/players/P____59355/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Keanu Reeves</a>) doesn't heed the Bible-based warnings of his mother (<a href="/players/P____34708/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Judith Ivey</a>), who views New York City as "the dwelling place of demons." Instead, he leaves Gainesville, Florida, with his wife Mary Ann (<a href="/players/P___216257/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Charlize Theron</a>) to put his legalistic skills to the test at a leading Manhattan law firm run by John Milton (<a href="/players/P____54596/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Al Pacino</a>). It all goes smoothly -- with Milton urging them to stay, putting Kevin on a $400-per-hour salary, and moving the couple into a luxurious apartment in his own building on Fifth Avenue -- where Mary Ann falls under the influence of neighbor Jackie (<a href="/players/P____72106/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Tamara Tunie</a>). After Kevin defends a weird animal sacrificer (<a href="/players/P____42509/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Delroy Lindo</a>, uncredited), he moves up to an important case with an apparent murderer, real-estate tycoon Alexander Cullen (Craig T. Nelson). Ignored by Kevin, the troubled Mary Ann has some disturbing experiences, verging on the occult, while Kevin, at work, becomes attracted to redhead Christabella (Connie Neilsen). Dazzled by his entrance into paradise, Kevin doesn't grasp who handed him this Big-Apple success. Could it be...Satan? The film features demonic creatures by <a href="/players/P____80455/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Rick Baker</a>. Cameos (Senator Alfonse D'Amato, Don King, others) add to the ambiance of ambition and power in the canyons of Manhattan. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide16Tag Target (>10)49543http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t77627it2wb.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/The_Devil_s_Advocate/114687/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/10/21/36545.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 10/21/2008 11:01:01 AM
Body: This past weekend, Saturday Night Live received a huge ratings boost thanks to the appearance of vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. But as much fun as it was seeing her act the good sport next to a jokingly critical Alec Baldwin, it only made me anticipate her inevitable feature film debut. I mean, did you notice she was the only person who didn’t need to keep reading from the cue cards? She’s a natural. And whether her ticket wins or loses the race on November 4, it’s certain that one day Palin will at least make a cameo in some kind of fictional movie, whether she means to or not. So, as we wait for her to show up in a small part in the Coen brothers’ adaptation of Michael Chabon’s The Yiddish Policemen’s Union (both because she’s from Alaska and reminds me of Frances McDormand in Fargo), let’s take a look at some other politicians who’ve made interesting film cameos, some intentionally and some not. John McCain in Wedding Crashers (2005) Few of us noticed or thought much of it when Senator McCain appeared as himself, shaking hands with Christopher Walken and Jane Seymour, in this romantic comedy. But so far this year you’ve probably seen the cameo, or a photo from it, more times than you’ve seen the rest of the movie. I wonder if McCain and Walken had time to chat about the latter’s role in The Deer Hunter. Christopher Dodd in Dave (1993) When I was in high school, I had no idea who my state’s U.S. Senators were. Fortunately, I saw Dave and saw Dodd’s cameo, complete with a caption telling who he is. Other state’s youth who might have had similar experiences include Iowa, Ohio, Illinois and Wyoming, as the political comedy also featured cameos from Senators Tom Harkin, Howard Metzenbaum, Paul Simon and Alan Simpson. Representative Tip O’Neill also appears, but everybody knew who he was, right? Patrick Leahy in The Dark Knight (2008) What’s a U.S. Senator doing in a comic book movie? More importantly, what’s a Democrat politician doing in a Republican’s wet dream? Well, Vermont’s Leahy is apparently a huge Batman fan and has also appeared in Batman and Robin and lent his voice to an episode of Batman: The Animated Series. Al D’amato in The Devil’s Advocate (1997) There’s no more appropriate place for a politician to make an appearance than a movie about the Devil. Right? Well, D’amato’s cameo is unfortunately a little more innocent than it seems, though he is still seen cavorting with employees of Satan. Rudy Giuliani in The Out-of-Towners (1999) It’s definitely appropriate for an NYC mayor to make an appearance in a movie that promotes Manhattan tourism, but Giuliani picked the wrong movie to be associated with. Possibly one of the worst remakes ever, it’s more likely to dissuade viewers to come to the Big Apple. Ed Koch in The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) Koch, on the other hand, is a huge cinephile (he even moonlights as a film critic) and has appeared in a ton of NYC-set films, good and bad. When I was a kid, nothing made me think Koch was cooler than his appearance alongside the Muppets. Jim Garrison in JFK (1991) It’s typical for people to have cameos in films about themselves, so it’s not too surprising to see the former District Attorney show up in Oliver Stone’s film. Not only did he get to make a small appearance, though, he actually got to portray someone as famous as Earl Warren. And he kind of did a better job of it than Kevin Costner did of portraying Garrison. John F. Kennedy in Forrest Gump (1994) Thanks to movie magic, the former President of the United States was able to make a cameo opposite Tom Hanks sixty years after he’d been assassinated. Of course, another actor provided his line for him, but I’m sure the real JFK would have been down to knowingly costar with an Oscar winner and memorably say, “I believe he said he had to go pee.” George W. Bush in Death of a President (2006) Thanks to similar movie magic, the current U.S. President was able to be seamlessly edited into this movie so that it truly appears as though the real G.W. Bush has been shot. To think, back when Forrest Gump was made, there were such innocent ways of featuring a deceased or unauthorized personality in a movie or TV commercial (remember John Wayne hawking Coors?), but now they’re killing presidents and employing dead child stars (that controversial new Poltergeist Direct TV ad). I wonder how far the ethics will be stretched in another decade. Gerald Ford in The Bees (1978) This is another cameo that probably wasn’t authorized, but it’s even more innocent than putting words into Kennedy’s mouth. Plus, it’s not a very good movie, and so the former U.S. President’s uncredited appearance probably wasn’t a very big deal. Even if the filmmakers try to make it seem that a swarm of killer bees are a threat to Ford as he’s riding on a Rose Bowl Parade float. If Hollywood ever remakes this film, they’ll probably use effects wizardry to make it look like the President actually gets stung and dies. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:01:01 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com10/21/2008 11:01:01 AMThis past weekend, Saturday Night Live received a huge ratings boost thanks to the appearance of vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. But as much fun as it was seeing her act the good sport next to a jokingly critical Alec Baldwin, it only made me anticipate her inevitable feature film debut. I mean, did you notice she was the only person who didn’t need to keep reading from the cue cards? She’s a natural. And whether her ticket wins or loses the race on November 4, it’s certain that one day Palin will at least make a cameo in some kind of fictional movie, whether she means to or not. So, as we wait for her to show up in a small part in the Coen brothers’ adaptation of Michael Chabon’s The Yiddish Policemen’s Union (both because she’s from Alaska and reminds me of Frances McDormand in Fargo), let’s take a look at some other politicians who’ve made interesting film cameos, some intentionally and some not. John McCain in Wedding Crashers (2005) Few of us noticed or thought much of it when Senator McCain appeared as himself, shaking hands with Christopher Walken and Jane Seymour, in this romantic comedy. But so far this year you’ve probably seen the cameo, or a photo from it, more times than you’ve seen the rest of the movie. I wonder if McCain and Walken had time to chat about the latter’s role in The Deer Hunter. Christopher Dodd in Dave (1993) When I was in high school, I had no idea who my state’s U.S. Senators were. Fortunately, I saw Dave and saw Dodd’s cameo, complete with a caption telling who he is. Other state’s youth who might have had similar experiences include Iowa, Ohio, Illinois and Wyoming, as the political comedy also featured cameos from Senators Tom Harkin, Howard Metzenbaum, Paul Simon and Alan Simpson. Representative Tip O’Neill also appears, but everybody knew who he was, right? Patrick Leahy in The Dark Knight (2008) What’s a U.S. Senator doing in a comic book movie? More importantly, what’s a Democrat politician doing in a Republican’s wet dream? Well, Vermont’s Leahy is apparently a huge Batman fan and has also appeared in Batman and Robin and lent his voice to an episode of Batman: The Animated Series. Al D’amato in The Devil’s Advocate (1997) There’s no more appropriate place for a politician to make an appearance than a movie about the Devil. Right? Well, D’amato’s cameo is unfortunately a little more innocent than it seems, though he is still seen cavorting with employees of Satan. Rudy Giuliani in The Out-of-Towners (1999) It’s definitely appropriate for an NYC mayor to make an appearance in a movie that promotes Manhattan tourism, but Giuliani picked the wrong movie to be associated with. Possibly one of the worst remakes ever, it’s more likely to dissuade viewers to come to the Big Apple. Ed Koch in The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) Koch, on the other hand, is a huge cinephile (he even moonlights as a film critic) and has appeared in a ton of NYC-set films, good and bad. When I was a kid, nothing made me think Koch was cooler than his appearance alongside the Muppets. Jim Garrison in JFK (1991) It’s typical for people to have cameos in films about themselves, so it’s not too surprising to see the former District Attorney show up in Oliver Stone’s film. Not only did he get to make a small appearance, though, he actually got to portray someone as famous as Earl Warren. And he kind of did a better job of it than Kevin Costner did of portraying Garrison. John F. Kennedy in Forrest Gump (1994) Thanks to movie magic, the former President of the United States was able to make a cameo opposite Tom Hanks sixty years after he’d been assassinated. Of course, another actor provided his line for him, but I’m sure the real JFK would have been down to knowingly costar with an Oscar winner and memorably say, “I believe he said he had to go pee.” George W. Bush in Death of a President (2006) Thanks to similar movie magic, the current U.S. President was able to be seamlessly edited into this movie so that it truly appears as though the real G.W. Bush has been shot. To think, back when Forrest Gump was made, there were such innocent ways of featuring a deceased or unauthorized personality in a movie or TV commercial (remember John Wayne hawking Coors?), but now they’re killing presidents and employing dead child stars (that controversial new Poltergeist Direct TV ad). I wonder how far the ethics will be stretched in another decade. Gerald Ford in The Bees (1978) This is another cameo that probably wasn’t authorized, but it’s even more innocent than putting words into Kennedy’s mouth. Plus, it’s not a very good movie, and so the former U.S. President’s uncredited appearance probably wasn’t a very big deal. Even if the filmmakers try to make it seem that a swarm of killer bees are a threat to Ford as he’s riding on a Rose Bowl Parade float. If Hollywood ever remakes this film, they’ll probably use effects wizardry to make it look like the President actually gets stung and dies. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_September_22_Breaking_the_Fou/625/35459/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mercurial
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Post Date: 9/23/2008 5:49:19 PM
Body: Probably one of my favorite and least annoying uses of breaking the fourth wall is Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer were hilarious and the entire movie is Robert Downey Jr.'s characters talking to the audience and disrupting the film. In terms of comedies, there is of course Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Wayne's World, The Mask and I'm pretty sure all of the Austin Powers films too. Along the lines of A Clockwork Orange and that creepy omniscient look directly into the camera, there is the end of Psycho where I always felt like Norman Bates was looking right at me; the end of Magnolia where Melora Walters character is being confronted by John C. Reilly's character and finally looks straight into the camera and smiles; and the end of The Devil's Advocate when Al Pacino as the Devil says that line about pride being his favorite sin and winks at the camera.
]]>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:49:19 GMTmercurialWeekly Theme9/23/2008 5:49:19 PMProbably one of my favorite and least annoying uses of breaking the fourth wall is Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer were hilarious and the entire movie is Robert Downey Jr.'s characters talking to the audience and disrupting the film. In terms of comedies, there is of course Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Wayne's World, The Mask and I'm pretty sure all of the Austin Powers films too. Along the lines of A Clockwork Orange and that creepy omniscient look directly into the camera, there is the end of Psycho where I always felt like Norman Bates was looking right at me; the end of Magnolia where Melora Walters character is being confronted by John C. Reilly's character and finally looks straight into the camera and smiles; and the end of The Devil's Advocate when Al Pacino as the Devil says that line about pride being his favorite sin and winks at the camera. http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_A_new_pack_of_RESERVOIR_DOGS_1992/563/33049/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: superfastreader
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Post Date: 7/24/2008 5:00:02 PM
Body: Here it is--the all Al Pacino version of Reservoir Dogs. This is my first time contributing--love hearing the winners on Filmspotting! Carlito Brigante (Carlito's Way) ... Mr. WhiteBobby (Panic in Needle Park) ... Mr. OrangeTony Montana (Scarface) ... Mr. BlondeMichael Corleone (The Godfather) ... Nice Guy EddieRicky Roma (Glengarry Glen Ross) ... Mr. PinkJohn Milton (Devil's Advocate) ... Joe CabotLt. Col. Frank Slade (Scent of a Woman) ... Mr. BrownLowell Bergman (The Insider) ... Mr. BlueOfficer Frank Serpico (Serpico) ... Young Cop (gets ear cut off)Al Pacino (Looking for Richard) ... K-Billy DJ The song: http://www.weshow.com/us/p/14719/basenji_dog_sings
]]>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:00:02 GMTsuperfastreaderFilmgaming7/24/2008 5:00:02 PMHere it is--the all Al Pacino version of Reservoir Dogs. This is my first time contributing--love hearing the winners on Filmspotting! Carlito Brigante (Carlito's Way) ... Mr. WhiteBobby (Panic in Needle Park) ... Mr. OrangeTony Montana (Scarface) ... Mr. BlondeMichael Corleone (The Godfather) ... Nice Guy EddieRicky Roma (Glengarry Glen Ross) ... Mr. PinkJohn Milton (Devil's Advocate) ... Joe CabotLt. Col. Frank Slade (Scent of a Woman) ... Mr. BrownLowell Bergman (The Insider) ... Mr. BlueOfficer Frank Serpico (Serpico) ... Young Cop (gets ear cut off)Al Pacino (Looking for Richard) ... K-Billy DJ The song: http://www.weshow.com/us/p/14719/basenji_dog_sings http://www.spout.com/blogs/mythman/archive/2008/6/21/31500.aspx Post By: mythman
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Post Date: 6/21/2008 11:00:48 AM
Body: 1pointsUncle MythMan says I only saw the last 45-or-so minutes of Holy Man, and (just in case my ratings of it are 'hidden') I both a) loved the movie and b) don't want to see it again (like I do The Devil's Advocate.) read more Originally posted on:mythman's Xombyte
]]>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:00:48 GMTmythmanWatch Everything and Still See ONLY What Is Good6/21/2008 11:00:48 AM1pointsUncle MythMan says I only saw the last 45-or-so minutes of Holy Man, and (just in case my ratings of it are 'hidden') I both a) loved the movie and b) don't want to see it again (like I do The Devil's Advocate.) read more Originally posted on:mythman's Xombyte http://www.spout.com/blogs/lopezdash/archive/2007/12/8/22635.aspx Post By: lopezdash
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Post Date: 12/8/2007 4:25:24 PM
Body: The high-quality magazine FHM has come out with a list of 10 of Al Pacino's Greatest Rants... And here it is:10. HeatMichael Mann’s classic crime drama casts Al Pacino as a Los Angeles detective trying to prevent a bank heist. He attempts to gain leverage over the wife of one of the robbers by going after a salesman with whom she’s been having an affair. When the chump asks himself why he was dumb enough to get mixed up with her, Pacino makes it clear—she’s got a great ass! Ferocious, isn’t he?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlXpX3o3W2Q9. Carlito's WayAl Pacino’s first collaboration with director Brian De Palma since Scarface wastes no time giving fans what they want—a rant. As convicted drug dealer Carlito Brigante, Pacino is released from prison on a technicality but wishes to assure the court and the district attorney (James Rebhorn) that his dealing days are done. This rant stands out as one of the very few times where Pacino calmly executes a verbal ass-tearing without raising his voice.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4qZX9mJp7Y8. Dick TracyProving a Pacino rant has its place in any cinematic setting, the legendary actor lays down gangster-land law as Big Boy Caprice in 1990’s comic-strip flick Dick Tracy. When all the major heads of the city’s crime families come together to hear Big Boy’s pitch for a unified organization, he offers a convincing explanation of why “it only works if we’re all in.”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhgXWjUZIvE7. Dog Day Afternoon“Attica! Attica!” One of Pacino’s earliest films introduced the world to his unparalleled ranting ability. During a bank robbery where everything goes wrong, he finds himself in a standoff with the police. With no way out, he does all he can to rile up the crowds of people gathering outside in hopes of gaining the sympathy of the masses.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oidSW_G67E6. Any Given SundayOne of the longest standing clichés of the sports movie genre is the inspirational locker-room speech. What sets Coach Pacino’s pep talk apart from all the others is the way he tears everything down, himself included, and then builds it all back up again. He isn’t preparing a team for a game—he’s preparing them for all-out war.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rFx6OFooCs5. The InsiderBased on a true story, The Insider stars Pacino as a 60 Minutes producer who is attempting to air an interview with an ex-tobacco executive despite fierce resistance from the higher-ups. When the threat of a lawsuit looms over CBS, he is ordered to cut an alternate version of the story. As you may have guessed, he’s not having it. This scene features Christopher Plummer, who holds the honor of being the only person to ever take the wind out of Pacino’s sails while he’s on a rant.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIjpP-XngKA4. The Devil's AdvocateIn this 1997 flick, Pacino plays a wealthy New York lawyer — who is actually the devil. Big surprise, huh? In his attempt to win Keanu Reeves over to the dark side, he delivers this impassioned speech against his Lord and Creator. Sympathy for the Devil? It’s tempting, but the whole ‘eternal damnation’ thing probably isn’t as cool as he makes it sound.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdam7qQMkzs3. ScarfaceEven larger-than-life cocaine czars find themselves stuck in a rut every now and again and ask themselves, ‘Is this it?’ They never seem to realize that the only place to go from the top is down—at least not until it’s too late. Of course, Tony Montana could blame his depression on the ruthless life of crime he leads. Instead, he blames everyone at the restaurant he’s eating in for not having the guts to be what they want to be.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4K9u08iIK02. Scent of a WomanThis climactic scene immediately struck a chord with every high school kid who ever harbored a desire to unleash a flamethrower on their school. It also proves that Al Pacino, even blind and drunk, is better to have in your corner than a rich father. Also notice that Pacino is once again pitted against James Rebhorn, whom many people will recognize as “that guy who always plays a jerk."http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqsf0XynGz81. Glengarry Glen RossWhen top salesman Ricky Roma (Pacino) comes into work on Monday morning to find that the place has been robbed, it doesn’t upset him terribly. At least not until his idiot manager (Kevin Spacey) blows a big sale for him by saying exactly the wrong thing to a nervous client. The verbal tirade that ensues is nothing short of spectacular.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HURJNd0J4U
]]>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:25:24 GMTlopezdashThe Movie Blog12/8/2007 4:25:24 PMThe high-quality magazine FHM has come out with a list of 10 of Al Pacino&#39;s Greatest Rants... And here it is:10. HeatMichael Mann&rsquo;s classic crime drama casts Al Pacino as a Los Angeles detective trying to prevent a bank heist. He attempts to gain leverage over the wife of one of the robbers by going after a salesman with whom she&rsquo;s been having an affair. When the chump asks himself why he was dumb enough to get mixed up with her, Pacino makes it clear&mdash;she&rsquo;s got a great ass! Ferocious, isn&rsquo;t he?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlXpX3o3W2Q9. Carlito&#39;s WayAl Pacino&rsquo;s first collaboration with director Brian De Palma since Scarface wastes no time giving fans what they want&mdash;a rant. As convicted drug dealer Carlito Brigante, Pacino is released from prison on a technicality but wishes to assure the court and the district attorney (James Rebhorn) that his dealing days are done. This rant stands out as one of the very few times where Pacino calmly executes a verbal ass-tearing without raising his voice.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4qZX9mJp7Y8. Dick TracyProving a Pacino rant has its place in any cinematic setting, the legendary actor lays down gangster-land law as Big Boy Caprice in 1990&rsquo;s comic-strip flick Dick Tracy. When all the major heads of the city&rsquo;s crime families come together to hear Big Boy&rsquo;s pitch for a unified organization, he offers a convincing explanation of why &ldquo;it only works if we&rsquo;re all in.&rdquo;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhgXWjUZIvE7. Dog Day Afternoon&ldquo;Attica! Attica!&rdquo; One of Pacino&rsquo;s earliest films introduced the world to his unparalleled ranting ability. During a bank robbery where everything goes wrong, he finds himself in a standoff with the police. With no way out, he does all he can to rile up the crowds of people gathering outside in hopes of gaining the sympathy of the masses.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oidSW_G67E6. Any Given SundayOne of the longest standing clich&eacute;s of the sports movie genre is the inspirational locker-room speech. What sets Coach Pacino&rsquo;s pep talk apart from all the others is the way he tears everything down, himself included, and then builds it all back up again. He isn&rsquo;t preparing a team for a game&mdash;he&rsquo;s preparing them for all-out war.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rFx6OFooCs5. The InsiderBased on a true story, The Insider stars Pacino as a 60 Minutes producer who is attempting to air an interview with an ex-tobacco executive despite fierce resistance from the higher-ups. When the threat of a lawsuit looms over CBS, he is ordered to cut an alternate version of the story. As you may have guessed, he&rsquo;s not having it. This scene features Christopher Plummer, who holds the honor of being the only person to ever take the wind out of Pacino&rsquo;s sails while he&rsquo;s on a rant.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIjpP-XngKA4. The Devil&#39;s AdvocateIn this 1997 flick, Pacino plays a wealthy New York lawyer &mdash; who is actually the devil. Big surprise, huh? In his attempt to win Keanu Reeves over to the dark side, he delivers this impassioned speech against his Lord and Creator. Sympathy for the Devil? It&rsquo;s tempting, but the whole &lsquo;eternal damnation&rsquo; thing probably isn&rsquo;t as cool as he makes it sound.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdam7qQMkzs3. ScarfaceEven larger-than-life cocaine czars find themselves stuck in a rut every now and again and ask themselves, &lsquo;Is this it?&rsquo; They never seem to realize that the only place to go from the top is down&mdash;at least not until it&rsquo;s too late. Of course, Tony Montana could blame his depression on the ruthless life of crime he leads. Instead, he blames everyone at the restaurant he&rsquo;s eating in for not having the guts to be what they want to be.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4K9u08iIK02. Scent of a WomanThis climactic scene immediately struck a chord with every high school kid who ever harbored a desire to unleash a flamethrower on their school. It also proves that Al Pacino, even blind and drunk, is better to have in your corner than a rich father. Also notice that Pacino is once again pitted against James Rebhorn, whom many people will recognize as &ldquo;that guy who always plays a jerk.&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqsf0XynGz81. Glengarry Glen RossWhen top salesman Ricky Roma (Pacino) comes into work on Monday morning to find that the place has been robbed, it doesn&rsquo;t upset him terribly. At least not until his idiot manager (Kevin Spacey) blows a big sale for him by saying exactly the wrong thing to a nervous client. The verbal tirade that ensues is nothing short of spectacular.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HURJNd0J4U http://www.spout.com/blogs/townshend88/archive/2007/7/4/13101.aspx Post By: townshend88
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Post Date: 7/4/2007 3:52:55 PM
Body: Really well thought out movie with a brilliant story. Keeps your interest in several ways. I think this appeals to many audiences and i would definitley reccomend it to any body who likes thrillers or movies that kind of make you think. Great movie
]]>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 19:52:55 GMTtownshend88townshend88 Blog7/4/2007 3:52:55 PMReally well thought out movie with a brilliant story. Keeps your interest in several ways. I think this appeals to many audiences and i would definitley reccomend it to any body who likes thrillers or movies that kind of make you think. Great movie http://www.spout.com/blogs/alienlazer/archive/2007/6/12/10937.aspx Post By: AlienLazer
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Post Date: 6/12/2007 3:35:06 PM
Body: This movie is sexily seductive and highly intertaining as far as movies in the '90s go. ***** Okay, everyone knows about the OJ trial and that really great lawyer Johnny Cockren. Well, this has to be at least somewhat based on that whole thing. The only difference is that Keanu Reeves is a lot hotter, and he actually chose to follow his heart and not his wallet there at the end. Yep, the real Cockren is dead. Too bad...
]]>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:35:06 GMTAlienLazerAlienLazer Blog6/12/2007 3:35:06 PMThis movie is sexily seductive and highly intertaining as far as movies in the &#39;90s go. ***** Okay, everyone knows about the OJ trial and that really great lawyer Johnny Cockren. Well, this has to be at least somewhat based on that whole thing. The only difference is that Keanu Reeves is a lot hotter, and he actually chose to follow his heart and not his wallet there at the end. Yep, the real Cockren is dead. Too bad... http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Guilty_Pleasure_films/190/8443/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: josephkuzma
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 5/8/2007 11:32:23 PM
Body: My list is more guilty pleasures as actors, not films. I could probably make Top 5 lists out of each of these people and more... but here goes: 1. Sylvester Stallone: Rocky II, III & IV. I don't include the first because it's a great movie and I am not ashamed of liking it. I didn't include V because it's crap. And I haven't seen Rocky Balboa so I can't say one way or the other. Also Cop Land.2. Arnold Schwarzenegger's 80s (and early 90s) catalog defines guilty pleasure over and over. I hate that I like Twins, Terminator, The Running Man, Total Recall, Predator. However, I will proudly say that I like T2. Now if only T3 had been watchable...3. Keanu Reeves - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure/Bogus Journey, Matrix: Reloaded/Revolutions (the first wasn't a guilty pleasure in my book), Point Break , Feeling Minnesota, My Own Private Idaho, The Devil's Advocate, The Watcher.I could almost combine 4 - 5 and some of them probably aren't guilty pleasures so much but I'm listing them anyways. Take them for what you will.4. John Candy - I can't help it. Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Nothing But Trouble, Canadian Bacon? Brilliant.5. Dan Akroyd - Nothing But Trouble, Coneheads, Ghostbusters/Ghostbusters 2, Spies Like Us, Grosse Pointe Blank, Blues Brothers, Feeling Minnesota.
]]>Wed, 09 May 2007 03:32:23 GMTjosephkuzmaTop 55/8/2007 11:32:23 PMMy list is more guilty pleasures as actors, not films. I could probably make Top 5 lists out of each of these people and more... but here goes: 1. Sylvester Stallone: Rocky II, III &amp; IV. I don&#39;t include the first because it&#39;s a great movie and I am not ashamed of liking it. I didn&#39;t include V because it&#39;s crap. And I haven&#39;t seen Rocky Balboa so I can&#39;t say one way or the other. Also Cop Land.2. Arnold Schwarzenegger&#39;s 80s (and early 90s) catalog defines guilty pleasure over and over. I hate that I like Twins, Terminator, The Running Man, Total Recall, Predator. However, I will proudly say that I like T2. Now if only T3 had been watchable...3. Keanu Reeves - Bill &amp; Ted&#39;s Excellent Adventure/Bogus Journey, Matrix: Reloaded/Revolutions (the first wasn&#39;t a guilty pleasure in my book), Point Break , Feeling Minnesota, My Own Private Idaho, The Devil&#39;s Advocate, The Watcher.I could almost combine 4 - 5 and some of them probably aren&#39;t guilty pleasures so much but I&#39;m listing them anyways. Take them for what you will.4. John Candy - I can&#39;t help it. Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors, Planes, Trains &amp; Automobiles, Nothing But Trouble, Canadian Bacon? Brilliant.5. Dan Akroyd - Nothing But Trouble, Coneheads, Ghostbusters/Ghostbusters 2, Spies Like Us, Grosse Pointe Blank, Blues Brothers, Feeling Minnesota. http://www.spout.com/groups/Best_movie_quotes/Re_Guess_The_Movie_Quote/17/2435/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: spoutgirl
Post To: Best movie quotes
Post Date: 8/16/2006 9:50:38 AM
Body: Oh oh oh.. was it the devil's advocate?
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