CateNicole
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March 28, 2020 at 8:11 pm #1203398908
This whole world is at Jordan Peele’s feet when he has an incredible amount to learn about the profession. The mistake is the same in both of his popular films (Get Out, Us) – a very good first segment and exciting atmosphere-creating but poor finale with little (or dull) explanation. In addition, the idea of Get Out was not entirely his own, as we saw a similar plot in another horror movie entitled The Skeleton Key (2005) before. The idea that he is called as some kind of a horror genius, while the real horror geniuses (such as Robert Eggers – The Lighthouse, The Witch) don’t get credit, is sad. While critics are paid off or obligated to support the director, the audience begins to notice Peele’s inexperience. Us does not even reach 60% on Rotten Tomatoes. Peele is promising, but people have to stop praising him up to heaven.
Could not disagree more.
First of all, how condescending to suggest he has “an incredible amount to learn about the profession.” Would you say that about others who burst onto the scene like Chazelle? Or Gerwig? Why Peele? Methinks I smell some implicit bias…
Your analysis is purely subjective and is not focused on any of the objective aspects of the film. The movies are pretty thoroughly explained–particularly upon second viewing which is what he writes for–although since when do movies need to explain themselves? This is not a necessity to make a good film.
I’ve not seen The Lighthouse, but I don’t see what’s special about The VVitch. I watched it two years ago so I can’t begin to write a thorough analysis of any sort, but the movie’s examination of hysteria did not delve deep in my opinion. It felt like the creators set out to showcase hysteria without allowing it to develop naturally for the characters. I know people might argue the opposite, though.
ReplyMarch 26, 2020 at 3:19 pm #1203395846Even Joaquin Phoenix this year underneath he wanted it pretty badly. You don’t lose 52 pounds for nothing, just for the sake of it.
I feel like his performance definitely wasn’t nothing.
ReplyMarch 25, 2020 at 8:27 am #1203393772Nothing will ever compare to Elizabeth Taylor winning for Butterfield-8.
No actor has ever captivated an audience without dialogue for as long as Taylor did in the scene in which she worships herself as she gets ready for the day.
ReplyMarch 25, 2020 at 8:25 am #1203393768Not gonna lie, every time I read someone predict Amanda Seyfried for a nomination, I immediately have to stop reading the post.
ReplyMarch 24, 2020 at 4:07 pm #1203393106Anne Hathaway would be incredible as Audrey Hepburn.
Rooney Mara is right there.
ReplyMarch 22, 2020 at 10:42 am #1203390126Keeping this to just films because Glee & The Politician would be the top 2. Ryan & Brad really know how to bring out the best of her as a performer (vaudevillian campiness & melodramatic Meisner-esque moodiness). 1. Talented Mr. Ripley 2. Sliding Doors 3. The Royal Tennebaums
What do you mean by this?
ReplyMarch 22, 2020 at 10:32 am #1203390108Is there already a thread like this for Meryl? I just watched The Iron Lady for the first time last night, and I’m pretty shocked at the lack of love on this forum for that performance. I understand it feels a little extra baity and I’m not personally a fan of Thatcher AT ALL–and of course Davis was excellent in The Help–but her work here is uncanny, specific, heartfelt… quite good.
ReplyMarch 22, 2020 at 10:29 am #1203390087Kidman fans love Big Little Lies season one but her diverse filmography is very underrated with Academy nods for four performances all in PG-13 vehicles. When know Nicole is at her best with edgy material.
Agreed. I stand by the idea that her perf in The Killing of a Sacred Deer is one of her best. Dark content and high concept…she’s great there. She’s very much an actor who needs “the right role,” in my opinion. She’s consistently good, but something about getting the perfect role really activates her. Whereas someone like Blanchett is basically consistently at the top of her game. Not saying one is better than the other; even though we all do it, it is pretty ludicrous to compare actors. Comparing performances is a bit easier/more sensible.
ReplyMarch 21, 2020 at 10:02 pm #1203389680So are y’all only including movie performances or do you honestly believe this one isn’t that good?
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March 21, 2020 at 11:39 am #1203389379Not to be that person, but… what the hell are Hanks and Oldman doing on this list? Yuck.
I also don’t think Hoffman really deserves to be there. His acting = playing emotion…
ReplyMarch 16, 2020 at 5:52 pm #1203383702Taking a simple “no“ as a fight says a lot about you. You are on my ignore list now, congratulations.
Very good! This poster continuously goes out of their way to argue with my every opinion. Laughable.
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