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• I admired the bravura of Birdman, but it was claustrophobic and - tinear 08:19:27 01/16/15 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: 'Birdman' Rulz! posted by Billy Wonka on January 15, 2015 at 14:40:04

  sensational w/out any dramatic theme justifying it.
  If you want a truly great film about acting, see Olivier in "The Entertainer."
  

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  • The claustrophobia resonates with Keaton's desperation . . . - Billy Wonka 16:03:17 01/16/15 (4)
    In Reply to: RE: I admired the bravura of Birdman, but it was claustrophobic and posted by tinear on January 16, 2015 at 08:19:27

    for his play to be a success. Everything was done for a purpose and only the hospital scene was the only one shot outside the confines of the theater.
    
    
    

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    • Not physical claustrophobia, though that was present, but thematic airlessness. This isn't ham, it's the whole - tinear 11:12:55 01/17/15 (3)
      In Reply to: RE: The claustrophobia resonates with Keaton's desperation . . . posted by Billy Wonka on January 16, 2015 at 16:03:17

      hog.
      

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      • You need to find another hobby. * - Billy Wonka 18:13:48 01/17/15 (2)
        In Reply to: RE: Not physical claustrophobia, though that was present, but thematic airlessness. This isn't ham, it's the whole posted by tinear on January 17, 2015 at 11:12:55

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        • that forum died... nt - late 04:36:19 01/19/15 (1)
          In Reply to: RE: You need to find another hobby. * posted by Billy Wonka on January 17, 2015 at 18:13:48

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          • Hey, glad to see you haven't! OFF TOPIC: - tinear 08:19:47 01/19/15 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: that forum died... nt posted by late on January 19, 2015 at 04:36:19

            why don't you come over to "Central" once and awhile? A few bike threads would certainly be welcome, or an update on general Maine news...
            

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• RE: 'Birdman' Rulz! - RGA 20:09:57 01/15/15 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: 'Birdman' Rulz! posted by Billy Wonka on January 15, 2015 at 14:40:04

  I am a Ralph Fiennes fan and it was great to see him play something wildly different and execute it so delightfully. I felt he deserved a nomination when I saw it and was glad to see him get a Golden Globe nomination.
  
  But the movie itself I have to agree with you - it was good in its own way (6 or 7 out of 10) but nominated for best film? Either the competition was truly pathetic or the academy saw something more in this movie than I did - maybe I need to see it again. I kept thinking as I was watching it that there could be so much more to this movie but I never discovered it.
  
  I'd have rather Ralph been nominated for "In Bruges" as a supporting actor - I loved him in that movie which went completely under the radar.
  
  
  

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• likewise puzzled - mbnx01 15:26:10 01/15/15 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: 'Birdman' Rulz! posted by Billy Wonka on January 15, 2015 at 14:40:04

  I thought Grand Budapest was a joke. A bad joke, can't believe it was nominated for anything.
  
  
  
  "We are all in God's hands... and God is a malign thug."
  
  -Mark Twain
  
  

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  • Fiennes was impecable and his name is no where. * - Billy Wonka 18:25:47 01/15/15 (2)
    In Reply to: RE: likewise puzzled posted by mbnx01 on January 15, 2015 at 15:26:10

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    • But Fiennes is ALWAYS impeccable - no one in fickle Hollywood cares...N/T - musetap 21:32:56 01/16/15 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Fiennes was impecable and his name is no where. * posted by Billy Wonka on January 15, 2015 at 18:25:47

      N/T
      "Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure

      
      
      

      
      
      
      

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    • RE: I Agree - Eldragon 07:09:31 01/16/15 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Fiennes was impecable and his name is no where. * posted by Billy Wonka on January 15, 2015 at 18:25:47

      Unusual movie - it might take more familiarity with his style, to appreciate his art?
      “Somebody was always controlling who got a chance and who didn’t. - Charles Bukowski
      
      

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  • It's been on premium cable movie channels awhile, we've caught a few minutes here and there and have had zero - Road Warrior 17:12:33 01/15/15 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: likewise puzzled posted by mbnx01 on January 15, 2015 at 15:26:10

    desire to sit thru the whole silly (at least based on first impressions) thing. I'm afraid Wes' schtick has worn thin with many of us.
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    • 'The Fantastic Mr Fox' was my favorite, otherwise "worn thin". * - Billy Wonka 18:27:02 01/15/15 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: It's been on premium cable movie channels awhile, we've caught a few minutes here and there and have had zero posted by Road Warrior on January 15, 2015 at 17:12:33

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