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Year: 2004
Director: Martin Scorsese
Plot: Martin Scorsese directed this fast-moving, epic-scale biopic documenting the life and loves one of the most colorful Americans of the 20th century, Howard Hughes. The Aviator follows Hughes (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) as the twentysomething millionaire, having already made a fortune improving the design of oil-drilling bits, comes to Hollywood with an interest in getting into the picture business. It doesn't take long for Hughes, with his passion for airplanes, to jump from producer to director of his first major film project, a World War I air epic called Hell's Angels, which took three years to complete thanks to the shift from silent to sound filming and Hughes' relentless perfectionism. However, the film was a massive hit, and the eccentric inventor became a mogul in Hollywood, making Jean Harlow (Gwen Stefani) a star and enjoying a romance with Katharine Hepburn (Cate Blanchett). But Hollywood's old-boy network never fully accepted Hughes, and in time his passion for flying began to reclaim his attentions as he began designing new planes, setting air speed records, flying around the world, and risking his life testing aircraft. Hughes also found time to romance Ava Gardner (Kate Beckinsale) and founded his own airline, Trans-World Airlines, though as his ideas became bolder, his approach became more eccentric, and he gained many powerful enemies, including the head of Pan-American Airlines, Juan Trippe (Alec Baldwin), and Senator Ralph Owen Brewster (Alan Alda), who attempted to prove that Hughes' radical design ideas were actually part of an effort to bilk taxpayers for millions of dollars through government contracts. The Aviator's star-studded cast also includes John C. Reilly, Jude Law, Willem Dafoe, Ian Holm, and Frances Conroy. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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]]>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:39:20 GMTThe Aviator2004Martin Scorsese<a href="/players/P___110533/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Martin Scorsese</a> directed this fast-moving, epic-scale biopic documenting the life and loves one of the most colorful Americans of the 20th century, Howard Hughes. The Aviator follows Hughes (played by <a href="/players/P____18926/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Leonardo DiCaprio</a>) as the twentysomething millionaire, having already made a fortune improving the design of oil-drilling bits, comes to Hollywood with an interest in getting into the picture business. It doesn't take long for Hughes, with his passion for airplanes, to jump from producer to director of his first major film project, a World War I air epic called <a href=/films/15123/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Hell's Angels</a>, which took three years to complete thanks to the shift from silent to sound filming and Hughes' relentless perfectionism. However, the film was a massive hit, and the eccentric inventor became a mogul in Hollywood, making <a href="/players/P____30456/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jean Harlow</a> (Gwen Stefani) a star and enjoying a romance with <a href="/players/P____31873/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Katharine Hepburn</a> (<a href="/players/P___215038/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Cate Blanchett</a>). But Hollywood's old-boy network never fully accepted Hughes, and in time his passion for flying began to reclaim his attentions as he began designing new planes, setting air speed records, flying around the world, and risking his life testing aircraft. Hughes also found time to romance <a href="/players/P____25893/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ava Gardner</a> (<a href="/players/P_____4911/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Kate Beckinsale</a>) and founded his own airline, Trans-World Airlines, though as his ideas became bolder, his approach became more eccentric, and he gained many powerful enemies, including the head of Pan-American Airlines, Juan Trippe (<a href="/players/P_____3515/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Alec Baldwin</a>), and Senator Ralph Owen Brewster (<a href="/players/P____79264/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Alan Alda</a>), who attempted to prove that Hughes' radical design ideas were actually part of an effort to bilk taxpayers for millions of dollars through government contracts. The Aviator's star-studded cast also includes John C. Reilly, <a href="/players/P___230573/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jude Law</a>, <a href="/players/P____16547/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Willem Dafoe</a>, <a href="/players/P____32962/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ian Holm</a>, and <a href="/players/P____14588/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Frances Conroy</a>. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide68Tag Target (>10)68563http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/u49088c6v1h.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/The_Aviator/228079/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Overrated_Movies/190/39479/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: flair
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Body: [quote user="pippin06"] [quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="SkyPilot"] 3. Amelie [/quote] Boooooooooo!!! I love this one and everything else by Juenet. The rest of the list I can't disagree with but mine would look more like: 1. Platoon - Hamburger Hill was better........... trust me. 2. Goodfellas/Casino/Taxi Driver - I didn't really get into a Scorsese film until The Departed. These others were OK, but that's about it. If it weren't for Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese would be the most overrated director. 3. Shakespeare In Love - this was when I stopped watching or caring about the Oscars 4. Gladiator - see No. 3 - And I actually liked Black Hawk Down better for a Ridley Scott film. 5. Shawshank Redemption - This one was clever but c'mon. No. 1 on IMDB's top 250 list is just ridiculous. [/quote] leeroy, I think you are harsh on Scorsese, and he didn't only make those three flicks prior to the Departed. In the land of overrated for Scorsese, I submit Gangs of New York and The Aviator. I hate them, and they were nominated a million times for a million awards (and were some in the long line of Scorsese's no-Oscar curse). Though, I totally agree with Gladiator (also doesn't hold up to repeat viewings) and Shakespeare in Love. I was hot when the latter won Best Picture thanks to the alpha-campaignig of the Weinsteins. Saving Private Ryan is a much better film, and I personally and generally prefer romances to war movies any day, but come on. And now I see why Shawshank might be considered overrated Ok, I concede on that point, but I'm with leeroy on Amelie. [/quote]
]]>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:56:38 GMTflairTop 51/13/2009 5:56:38 PM[quote user="pippin06"] [quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="SkyPilot"] 3. Amelie [/quote] Boooooooooo!!! I love this one and everything else by Juenet. The rest of the list I can't disagree with but mine would look more like: 1. Platoon - Hamburger Hill was better........... trust me. 2. Goodfellas/Casino/Taxi Driver - I didn't really get into a Scorsese film until The Departed. These others were OK, but that's about it. If it weren't for Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese would be the most overrated director. 3. Shakespeare In Love - this was when I stopped watching or caring about the Oscars 4. Gladiator - see No. 3 - And I actually liked Black Hawk Down better for a Ridley Scott film. 5. Shawshank Redemption - This one was clever but c'mon. No. 1 on IMDB's top 250 list is just ridiculous. [/quote] leeroy, I think you are harsh on Scorsese, and he didn't only make those three flicks prior to the Departed. In the land of overrated for Scorsese, I submit Gangs of New York and The Aviator. I hate them, and they were nominated a million times for a million awards (and were some in the long line of Scorsese's no-Oscar curse). Though, I totally agree with Gladiator (also doesn't hold up to repeat viewings) and Shakespeare in Love. I was hot when the latter won Best Picture thanks to the alpha-campaignig of the Weinsteins. Saving Private Ryan is a much better film, and I personally and generally prefer romances to war movies any day, but come on. And now I see why Shawshank might be considered overrated Ok, I concede on that point, but I'm with leeroy on Amelie. [/quote] http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Overrated_Movies/190/36936/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: leeroy711
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Post Date: 11/4/2008 10:31:14 AM
Body: [quote user="pippin06"] leeroy, I think you are harsh on Scorsese, and he didn't only make those three flicks prior to the Departed. In the land of overrated for Scorsese, I submit Gangs of New York and The Aviator. I hate them, and they were nominated a million times for a million awards (and were some in the long line of Scorsese's no-Oscar curse). [/quote] I referred to those three because they are all on IMDB's top 250 list and I just don't see why. And I think I'm still pissed at him because in 1999 I actually spent good money to see Bringing Out The Dead in the theaters. Great directors don't make movies like that. On a side note: I think the very following week, at the same theater, I paid the same good money to see Eye of the Beholder......................... That was a bad month.
]]>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:31:14 GMTleeroy711Top 511/4/2008 10:31:14 AM[quote user="pippin06"] leeroy, I think you are harsh on Scorsese, and he didn't only make those three flicks prior to the Departed. In the land of overrated for Scorsese, I submit Gangs of New York and The Aviator. I hate them, and they were nominated a million times for a million awards (and were some in the long line of Scorsese's no-Oscar curse). [/quote] I referred to those three because they are all on IMDB's top 250 list and I just don't see why. And I think I'm still pissed at him because in 1999 I actually spent good money to see Bringing Out The Dead in the theaters. Great directors don't make movies like that. On a side note: I think the very following week, at the same theater, I paid the same good money to see Eye of the Beholder......................... That was a bad month. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Overrated_Movies/190/36924/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: pippin06
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Post Date: 11/3/2008 10:59:21 PM
Body: [quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="SkyPilot"] 3. Amelie [/quote] Boooooooooo!!! I love this one and everything else by Juenet. The rest of the list I can't disagree with but mine would look more like: 1. Platoon - Hamburger Hill was better........... trust me. 2. Goodfellas/Casino/Taxi Driver - I didn't really get into a Scorsese film until The Departed. These others were OK, but that's about it. If it weren't for Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese would be the most overrated director. 3. Shakespeare In Love - this was when I stopped watching or caring about the Oscars 4. Gladiator - see No. 3 - And I actually liked Black Hawk Down better for a Ridley Scott film. 5. Shawshank Redemption - This one was clever but c'mon. No. 1 on IMDB's top 250 list is just ridiculous. [/quote] leeroy, I think you are harsh on Scorsese, and he didn't only make those three flicks prior to the Departed. In the land of overrated for Scorsese, I submit Gangs of New York and The Aviator. I hate them, and they were nominated a million times for a million awards (and were some in the long line of Scorsese's no-Oscar curse). Though, I totally agree with Gladiator (also doesn't hold up to repeat viewings) and Shakespeare in Love. I was hot when the latter won Best Picture thanks to the alpha-campaignig of the Weinsteins. Saving Private Ryan is a much better film, and I personally and generally prefer romances to war movies any day, but come on. And now I see why Shawshank might be considered overrated Ok, I concede on that point, but I'm with leeroy on Amelie.
]]>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:59:21 GMTpippin06Top 511/3/2008 10:59:21 PM[quote user="leeroy711"] [quote user="SkyPilot"] 3. Amelie [/quote] Boooooooooo!!! I love this one and everything else by Juenet. The rest of the list I can't disagree with but mine would look more like: 1. Platoon - Hamburger Hill was better........... trust me. 2. Goodfellas/Casino/Taxi Driver - I didn't really get into a Scorsese film until The Departed. These others were OK, but that's about it. If it weren't for Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese would be the most overrated director. 3. Shakespeare In Love - this was when I stopped watching or caring about the Oscars 4. Gladiator - see No. 3 - And I actually liked Black Hawk Down better for a Ridley Scott film. 5. Shawshank Redemption - This one was clever but c'mon. No. 1 on IMDB's top 250 list is just ridiculous. [/quote] leeroy, I think you are harsh on Scorsese, and he didn't only make those three flicks prior to the Departed. In the land of overrated for Scorsese, I submit Gangs of New York and The Aviator. I hate them, and they were nominated a million times for a million awards (and were some in the long line of Scorsese's no-Oscar curse). Though, I totally agree with Gladiator (also doesn't hold up to repeat viewings) and Shakespeare in Love. I was hot when the latter won Best Picture thanks to the alpha-campaignig of the Weinsteins. Saving Private Ryan is a much better film, and I personally and generally prefer romances to war movies any day, but come on. And now I see why Shawshank might be considered overrated Ok, I concede on that point, but I'm with leeroy on Amelie. http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/9/29/35698.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 9/29/2008 6:01:10 PM
Body: It’s not definite yet, but it looks like Oscar-nominated actor/director Kenneth Branagh will be taking the helm of Marvel Studios’ comic book adaptation Thor. Most young moviegoers know Branagh as Gilderoy Lockhart (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), but he’s otherwise better known for primarily directing films of Shakespeare’s works. He also tends to cast mostly trained Shakespearean actors, although he has been known to include an Alicia Silverstone or a Matthew Lillard in his ensembles. Additionally, he’s been known for odd casting choices, such as Robert De Niro for the Monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Who will he cast this time in the Asgardian ensemble that will make up the film? It might not actually be totally up to him, but if it is, it might look a little like this: Kenneth Branagh as Thor/Donald Blake I know what you’re thinking. He’s old. But he’s only five years older than Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. and only 3 years older than Brad Pitt, who recently was rumored to be at the top of Marvel’s wish list. Anyway, he’s cast himself as Hamlet, Dr. Frankenstein and Henry V. So, it would be fitting if he cast himself in the lead here, too. The only issue, of course, is that the script now apparently features Thor’s alter ego, Donald Blake, and he’s reportedly written as a med student, not a full-on doctor. Oh, and for Thor, Branagh will have to beef up tremendously. Or not. If he actually got away with playing the character, he could probably also get away with not giving in to the whole height and muscle problem. Keanu Reeves as Loki Branagh previously cast Reeves in the Shakespeare adaptation Much Ado About Nothing, and after more than 15 years, it’s time for them to work together again. Plus, Reeves is fully capable of being a nasty trickster and he should certainly be taking on more villain roles. Ian Holm as Odin Now that Branagh is linked to the film, past rumors that Brian Blessed already was cast as Odin make more sense. And Blessed is actually who will likely get the part, especially if Marvel is paying attention to the movie blogs and message boards today. But maybe he could cast Holm, who also acted in Branagh’s Frankenstein and Henry V. Sure, he’s way too short, and he doesn’t have that monstrous voice that Blessed has. But doesn’t he just have a more fatherly look to him? Brian Blessed as Volstagg With Holm as Odin, Blessed will then have to take on the part of this member of the Warriors Three. He may not be fat enough, but he’s loud enough. Another great choice would be Branagh’s co-star from Harry Potter, Robbie Coltrane. Why? Because he also played Falstaff in Branagh’s Henry V, and according to Wikipedia, Stan Lee likely based Volstagg on that Shakespeare character. Jude Law as Fandral This other member of the Warriors Three should be played by someone along the lines of Errol Flynn, who clearly was Stan Kirby’s model for the character. And Law, who recently starred in Branagh’s Sleuth, portrayed Flynn in Scorsese’s The Aviator. He may be too big a movie star for the supporting part, but Law should probably be demoted a bit, anyway. Kevin Kline as Hogun Rounding out the Warriors Three is this long-mustached fellow, and Kline, who appears in Branagh’s As You Like It, is always great with mustached characters (think The Pirates of Penzance and A Fish Called Wanda). Kline needs to be in a superhero movie, anyway, badly. 20 years ago, he would have been a perfect choice for a character like Tony Stark, but now he is due for at least a supporting role. Gemma Arterton as Sif She’s about to break out big time with the latest 007 film, Quantum of Solace, and Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla, which will put her in a perfect position to show off her Shakespearean talents and her other assets as Thor’s Asgardian lover. Emily Mortimer as Jane Foster If indeed the Earthly side of Thor is shown in Branagh’s film, his nurse and temporary girlfriend should also make an appearance. The best pick is Mortimer, who previously worked with the director on Love’s Labour’s Lost. Unfortunately, she’s more likely to be played by a younger actress, some flavor of the month a la Arterton. Robert De Niro as Absorbing Man The reported villains in Thor are Loki, Karnilla, Malekith and Thrym, but I’ll keep wishing for an appearance from former boxer Carl “Crusher” Creel. Not only is he a cool villain with cool powers, but he’d make for some cool special effects. Give him a cameo at least? And in the part cast De Niro, who could make up for his role as the Monster in Branagh’s Frankenstein. Surely I’m not the only person who’d like to see Bobby D shave his head and swing a wrecking ball around. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:01:10 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com9/29/2008 6:01:10 PMIt’s not definite yet, but it looks like Oscar-nominated actor/director Kenneth Branagh will be taking the helm of Marvel Studios’ comic book adaptation Thor. Most young moviegoers know Branagh as Gilderoy Lockhart (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets), but he’s otherwise better known for primarily directing films of Shakespeare’s works. He also tends to cast mostly trained Shakespearean actors, although he has been known to include an Alicia Silverstone or a Matthew Lillard in his ensembles. Additionally, he’s been known for odd casting choices, such as Robert De Niro for the Monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Who will he cast this time in the Asgardian ensemble that will make up the film? It might not actually be totally up to him, but if it is, it might look a little like this: Kenneth Branagh as Thor/Donald Blake I know what you’re thinking. He’s old. But he’s only five years older than Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. and only 3 years older than Brad Pitt, who recently was rumored to be at the top of Marvel’s wish list. Anyway, he’s cast himself as Hamlet, Dr. Frankenstein and Henry V. So, it would be fitting if he cast himself in the lead here, too. The only issue, of course, is that the script now apparently features Thor’s alter ego, Donald Blake, and he’s reportedly written as a med student, not a full-on doctor. Oh, and for Thor, Branagh will have to beef up tremendously. Or not. If he actually got away with playing the character, he could probably also get away with not giving in to the whole height and muscle problem. Keanu Reeves as Loki Branagh previously cast Reeves in the Shakespeare adaptation Much Ado About Nothing, and after more than 15 years, it’s time for them to work together again. Plus, Reeves is fully capable of being a nasty trickster and he should certainly be taking on more villain roles. Ian Holm as Odin Now that Branagh is linked to the film, past rumors that Brian Blessed already was cast as Odin make more sense. And Blessed is actually who will likely get the part, especially if Marvel is paying attention to the movie blogs and message boards today. But maybe he could cast Holm, who also acted in Branagh’s Frankenstein and Henry V. Sure, he’s way too short, and he doesn’t have that monstrous voice that Blessed has. But doesn’t he just have a more fatherly look to him? Brian Blessed as Volstagg With Holm as Odin, Blessed will then have to take on the part of this member of the Warriors Three. He may not be fat enough, but he’s loud enough. Another great choice would be Branagh’s co-star from Harry Potter, Robbie Coltrane. Why? Because he also played Falstaff in Branagh’s Henry V, and according to Wikipedia, Stan Lee likely based Volstagg on that Shakespeare character. Jude Law as Fandral This other member of the Warriors Three should be played by someone along the lines of Errol Flynn, who clearly was Stan Kirby’s model for the character. And Law, who recently starred in Branagh’s Sleuth, portrayed Flynn in Scorsese’s The Aviator. He may be too big a movie star for the supporting part, but Law should probably be demoted a bit, anyway. Kevin Kline as Hogun Rounding out the Warriors Three is this long-mustached fellow, and Kline, who appears in Branagh’s As You Like It, is always great with mustached characters (think The Pirates of Penzance and A Fish Called Wanda). Kline needs to be in a superhero movie, anyway, badly. 20 years ago, he would have been a perfect choice for a character like Tony Stark, but now he is due for at least a supporting role. Gemma Arterton as Sif She’s about to break out big time with the latest 007 film, Quantum of Solace, and Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla, which will put her in a perfect position to show off her Shakespearean talents and her other assets as Thor’s Asgardian lover. Emily Mortimer as Jane Foster If indeed the Earthly side of Thor is shown in Branagh’s film, his nurse and temporary girlfriend should also make an appearance. The best pick is Mortimer, who previously worked with the director on Love’s Labour’s Lost. Unfortunately, she’s more likely to be played by a younger actress, some flavor of the month a la Arterton. Robert De Niro as Absorbing Man The reported villains in Thor are Loki, Karnilla, Malekith and Thrym, but I’ll keep wishing for an appearance from former boxer Carl “Crusher” Creel. Not only is he a cool villain with cool powers, but he’d make for some cool special effects. Give him a cameo at least? And in the part cast De Niro, who could make up for his role as the Monster in Branagh’s Frankenstein. Surely I’m not the only person who’d like to see Bobby D shave his head and swing a wrecking ball around. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_performances_of_actors_portraying_another/190/27216/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: leeroy711
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Post Date: 4/11/2008 2:03:29 PM
Body: [quote user="Risselada"]Wow, yeah I always find that amsuing to see an actor being played by another actor, especially if they have to act as that actor acting!!!!Let me see if I can think of any more.The Aviator features a lot! Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn, Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner, Gwen Stefani as Jean Harlow, Jude Law as Errol Flynn. Not that I think The Aviator is that great of a movie though.Geoffrey Rush plays Peter Sellers in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. Which also isn't that great.One that is great however is Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon. That is of course if you want to categorize Kaufman as an actor.Martin Landau in Ed Wood is the only one that I've seen of your pics, but it's certainly the one I'd think of first as the best example.[/quote]I completely forgot about Man On The Moon. Not only a solid movie but a great performance by Jim Carrey.I would recommend you give Chaplin and Shadow of the Vampire a gander if you haven't seen them though. If you're a Charlie Chaplin fan, you should be able to appreciate RD Jr's performance a great deal. I can't say it's for everyone, but Wonderland actually surprised me as a pretty good film as well. Partly because I had no interest in seeing but I think my wife was curious about it. It really had nothing to do with porn, it was a murder story. I am dissapointed to hear the Peter Sellers film wasn't good, I'll probably check it out anyway, I was kinda looking forward to that one. I have to say, this is got to be the best idea for a group ever. I try to keep it as obscure as possible with my lists. Make people think.
]]>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:03:29 GMTleeroy711Top 54/11/2008 2:03:29 PM[quote user="Risselada"]Wow, yeah I always find that amsuing to see an actor being played by another actor, especially if they have to act as that actor acting!!!!Let me see if I can think of any more.The Aviator features a lot! Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn, Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner, Gwen Stefani as Jean Harlow, Jude Law as Errol Flynn. Not that I think The Aviator is that great of a movie though.Geoffrey Rush plays Peter Sellers in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. Which also isn&#39;t that great.One that is great however is Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon. That is of course if you want to categorize Kaufman as an actor.Martin Landau in Ed Wood is the only one that I&#39;ve seen of your pics, but it&#39;s certainly the one I&#39;d think of first as the best example.[/quote]I completely forgot about Man On The Moon. Not only a solid movie but a great performance by Jim Carrey.I would recommend you give Chaplin and Shadow of the Vampire a gander if you haven&#39;t seen them though. If you&#39;re a Charlie Chaplin fan, you should be able to appreciate RD Jr&#39;s performance a great deal. I can&#39;t say it&#39;s for everyone, but Wonderland actually surprised me as a pretty good film as well. Partly because I had no interest in seeing but I think my wife was curious about it. It really had nothing to do with porn, it was a murder story. I am dissapointed to hear the Peter Sellers film wasn&#39;t good, I&#39;ll probably check it out anyway, I was kinda looking forward to that one. I have to say, this is got to be the best idea for a group ever. I try to keep it as obscure as possible with my lists. Make people think. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_performances_of_actors_portraying_another/190/27214/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Body: Wow, yeah I always find that amsuing to see an actor being played by another actor, especially if they have to act as that actor acting!!!!Let me see if I can think of any more.The Aviator features a lot! Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn, Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner, Gwen Stefani as Jean Harlow, Jude Law as Errol Flynn. Not that I think The Aviator is that great of a movie though.Geoffrey Rush plays Peter Sellers in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. Which also isn't that great.One that is great however is Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon. That is of course if you want to categorize Kaufman as an actor.Martin Landau in Ed Wood is the only one that I've seen of your pics, but it's certainly the one I'd think of first as the best example.
]]>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:52:41 GMTRisseladaTop 54/11/2008 1:52:41 PMWow, yeah I always find that amsuing to see an actor being played by another actor, especially if they have to act as that actor acting!!!!Let me see if I can think of any more.The Aviator features a lot! Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn, Kate Beckinsale as Ava Gardner, Gwen Stefani as Jean Harlow, Jude Law as Errol Flynn. Not that I think The Aviator is that great of a movie though.Geoffrey Rush plays Peter Sellers in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. Which also isn&#39;t that great.One that is great however is Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon. That is of course if you want to categorize Kaufman as an actor.Martin Landau in Ed Wood is the only one that I&#39;ve seen of your pics, but it&#39;s certainly the one I&#39;d think of first as the best example. http://www.spout.com/blogs/nnegorev/archive/2008/1/7/23585.aspx Post By: nnegorev
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Body: Scorsese's "The Aviator" blends three different sorts of movies: a boy's adventure, where Howard and the Professor and the engineering team barnstorm Hollywood and build planes and make movies and design brassieres; an interior drama about Howard's increasingly tormented inner life, much tied up with his relations with women; and a political drama, about the intrigue between TWA and Pan Am. It's a lot of fun, though the three elements threaten to separate into completely different layers. Stories of Golden Age Hollywood are catnip for Scorsese, and he spends too much time on them. But DiCaprio holds up his end well, and the supporting cast is excellent.
]]>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:33:30 GMTnnegorevnnegorev Blog1/7/2008 1:33:30 AMScorsese&#39;s &quot;The Aviator&quot; blends three different sorts of movies: a boy&#39;s adventure, where Howard and the Professor and the engineering team barnstorm Hollywood and build planes and make movies and design brassieres; an interior drama about Howard&#39;s increasingly tormented inner life, much tied up with his relations with women; and a political drama, about the intrigue between TWA and Pan Am. It&#39;s a lot of fun, though the three elements threaten to separate into completely different layers. Stories of Golden Age Hollywood are catnip for Scorsese, and he spends too much time on them. But DiCaprio holds up his end well, and the supporting cast is excellent. http://www.spout.com/blogs/nnegorev/archive/2008/1/7/23584.aspx Post By: nnegorev
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Post Date: 1/7/2008 1:31:04 AM
Body: Scorsese's "The Aviator" blends three different sorts of movies: a boy's adventure, where Howard and the Professor and the engineering team barnstorm Hollywood and build planes and make movies and design brassieres; an interior drama about Howard's increasingly tormented inner life, much tied up with his relations with women; and a political drama, about the intrigue between TWA and Pan Am. It's a lot of fun, though the three elements threaten to separate into completely different layers. Stories of Golden Age Hollywood are catnip for Scorsese, and he spends too much time on them. But DiCaprio holds up his end well, and the supporting cast is excellent.
]]>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:31:04 GMTnnegorevnnegorev Blog1/7/2008 1:31:04 AMScorsese&#39;s &quot;The Aviator&quot; blends three different sorts of movies: a boy&#39;s adventure, where Howard and the Professor and the engineering team barnstorm Hollywood and build planes and make movies and design brassieres; an interior drama about Howard&#39;s increasingly tormented inner life, much tied up with his relations with women; and a political drama, about the intrigue between TWA and Pan Am. It&#39;s a lot of fun, though the three elements threaten to separate into completely different layers. Stories of Golden Age Hollywood are catnip for Scorsese, and he spends too much time on them. But DiCaprio holds up his end well, and the supporting cast is excellent. http://www.spout.com/groups/Games/Re_Actor_scramble/445/18839/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: Games
Post Date: 8/27/2007 12:23:01 AM
Body: Nice, that's probably close to the goal than I could have gotten.The AviatorNow if you could come up with AEIOUY, I'd be really impressed.I couldn't so I just came up with something else instead. So bad I'm hoping it fails. I mean I'm trying to make this one as bad as possible so it will really bomb!SMGWDZ
]]>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:23:01 GMTRisseladaGames8/27/2007 12:23:01 AMNice, that&#39;s probably close to the goal than I could have gotten.The AviatorNow if you could come up with AEIOUY, I&#39;d be really impressed.I couldn&#39;t so I just came up with something else instead. So bad I&#39;m hoping it fails. I mean I&#39;m trying to make this one as bad as possible so it will really bomb!SMGWDZ http://www.spout.com/blogs/darthvader801/archive/2007/8/4/17263.aspx Post By: darthvader801
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Post Date: 8/4/2007 1:23:34 PM
Body: This extrodinary film gets you thinking.
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