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Wall Street on Reel 13
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"I tend to be down on Oliver Stone films. More often than not, they emphasize style over substance - flashy camera work or editing to mask an inability to tell a story effectively. I think one notable exception is WALL STREET, the Reel 13 Classic from the first Saturday in October. While there are occasional moments that Stone makes his presence felt (zooms that feel so wrong, occasional whip pans and of course, the old dolly-in/zoom-out that filmmakers love to overuse), for the most part, he lets the story unfold on its own. He (generally) doesn't force matters, which is unusual for him and allows, to my mind, for a more effective and interesting narrative.And so, it's the script that's front and center in WALL STREET and that is what I think is the key to the film's effectiveness. Stone, along with co-writer Stanley Weiser, craft a very detailed and well-structured story with terrific, snappy dialogue that is clever without being overly so and therefore, remains believable. This g ... "
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The Dark Side Of Finance
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"Wall St. has been a cult classic for finance types for well over 20 years and is still relevant today. It's a classic tale of the pitfalls of greed and a refreshing look at how slipperly that slope can be. The movie produces a number of really good quotes including, lunch is for whimps, money never sleeps and of course Gordon Gekko's famous greed is good speach. While the final message of the movie is a warning against the excesses of success, it also does a good job of highlighting the struggles of those who play by the rules. "
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"Stanley Weiser, co-writer of Oliver Stone’s Wall Street, penned a terrific piece titled “Wall Street’s’ message was not Greed is Good” for The Los Angeles Times on Sunday, in which he lamented the mythologizing of Michael Douglas’ master of the universe Gordon Gekko with the following: Gekko’s character was written to create an engaging, charming, but deceitful and brutal being. I have nevertheless run into quite a number of younger people, who upon discovering that I co-wrote the film, wax rhapsodic about it . . . but often for the wrong reasons. A typical example would be a business executive or a younger studio development person spouting something that goes like this: “The movie changed my life. Once I saw it I knew that I wanted to get into such and such business. I wanted to be like Gordon Gekko.” The flattery is disarming and ego-stoking, but then neurons fire "
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"I’m probably the least financial-minded person there is, and I’ve never owned a stock, bond or whatever else people invest in. But I am an expert on being broke, being poor, being frugal and, most importantly, putting things into perspective. What I mean is, whenever I feel like things just can’t get any worse for me money-wise, I think of the people who are or were actually worse off than I am. And by people, I mostly mean characters from the movies. So, as you may be worrying about your finances after Black Monday, consider dropping by the video store on your way home from the office (or job interview) today. Invest a few bucks into your own sanity and happiness by renting one of the following movies. Don’t worry, I’ve tried to make the selections rather common and accessible. If you’re like any of the financial guys and girls I know, you’re not likely the sort to go for obscure or difficult cinema. And if you are of the sort, then you probably don’t need this list anyway.
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"It started off seeming like a joke. But Oliver Stone’s Bush biopic was legit — even if it then appeared to indeed be “a joke”. And now, because the internet can’t lay off writing about the thing (Bush=traffic), we are able to see just how much of a joke the thing is. Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter’’s Risky Biz Blog, we can read the first three pages of the script (originally titled Bush, now known as W), which looks like it was written by a student in a high school creative writing class (it was in fact written by Wall Street scribe Stanley Weiser). Well, obviously Bush experts would declare it inaccurate. Are we to really believe that Bush called Karl "
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Wall Street (1987)
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"Released: December 11, 2987 Director: Oliver Stone ***** The brilliance of arguably Oliver Stone's seminal film is its pace. Wall Street is an unrelenting, balls to the wall, keep up or you're lost two hour theater production. From the instant the movie begins straight through to the end, the story does not stop to explain the mechanics, personal relationships or stockbroker language. It dives head on into the rise and fall of Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen) at the hands of Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas, Oscar winner for his role here), demands the audience keep up and never looks back. I call this a theater production because the narrative is never contingent on splashy special effects, locations or the ability to go outside. It is, from start to finish, about people. Fox transforms right before our eyes from a naive newcomer to Gekko, Jr. Notice how he answers the phone, dresses and talks to people as the movie progresses. And Douglas may never have a role like Gekko, one that le ... "
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"Greed is good indeed. "
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M.A.D. #005 - Wall Street
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"When I first saw Wall Street about 20 years ago, I loved Michael Douglas’ performance. For me, it represented a complete fusing of actor and role. Add to that, director Oliver Stone’s willingness to do long, uninterrupted takes (particularly during monologues) and what came through was some truly fine writing, compelling acting and it was all wonderfully shot. The triumvirate of Douglas, Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen really drive this movie. And throwing in John C. MGinley in a supporting role, filling out the second tier with James Karen and Hal Holbrook you have some fantasically solid performances. Granted, once you hit up the female side of the equation, things kinda drop a bit. Through no fault of her own, Daryl Hannah is a bit mis-cast. Her demeanor and her delivery just don’t wash as a high-end interior designer and Sean Young is completely miscast as Douglas’ wife. She just comes off as an after-thought. Luckily, neither of these roles are truly important to the st ... "
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M.A.D. #004 - Wonder Boys
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"For me, the most iconic Michael Douglas role was easily Oliver Stone’s Wall Street. He distilled the 80’s down to an instantly unlikable but extremely charming mogul that cemented him the minds of many. He had performed numerous roles before of course, but his performance as Gordon Gekko really crystallized for tons of viewers. I’ve always liked Michael Douglas’ performances, but while he’s widely considered a marquee name, he doesn’t have the draw and I suspect that it’s because of the film roles he chooses. From the philandering husband in Basic Instinct to his performance as Gekko, he normally chooses unlikable roles - a very brave practice for an actor. So when I saw Wonder Boys I was fully expecting to not like Michael Douglas’ character, but I was wrong. True, he (again) plays a philanderer, he drinks heavily, he is a chain-pot smoker, he’s fairly self-indulgent - but I can’t help myself. I loved that character, ... "
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Re: Favorite Film Scores?
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"It should also be noted that John Williams wrote the most memorable television show theme ever. The simple whistle and guitar theme to The Andy Griffith Show.I concede to Pippin, John Williams is a powerhouse. He was born to score film the way David Blaine was born to freak me out.And since we're on the topic of 80's band members transitioning to film scoring, I'll note Stewart Copeland (drummer for the Police) has done such work as the scores for Wallstreet and Pecker. "
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