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Alan Rickman slices Quint's throat as they talk SWEENEY TODD!!!

Rickman is a genius. by Rev. Slappy	Dec 21st, 2007 03:48:44 AM
Just a terrific actor.
Mr. Mystery Guest? Are you still there? by Prossor	Dec 21st, 2007 03:57:22 AM
he should have shoved his cock in takagi's mouth before debraining him.
by Prossor	Dec 21st, 2007 04:01:56 AM
didnt he say they would shoot a hostage every hour or something? heck if i was in charge i'd have hogtied the hostages and put them in a room, to ease manpower for search n destroy. also they shouldve known that the soul brotha who was giving spiritual comfort on the radio was somewhere there and off him so McClane would start talking to himself, even have 5 cigarettes in his mouth at once. also they should've gassed the building to root him out. maybe put heads on poles for intimidation
SWEENY TODD by fernby	Dec 21st, 2007 04:22:20 AM
cannot wait to see this. this will undoubtably rule! Rickman is all class.
Bow before Rickman, lowly dogs! by Horace Cox	Dec 21st, 2007 04:45:54 AM
Big Al Rickman is the cat's ass. I would buy a ticket to watch this dude read the phone book for two hours.
Rickman's great. by TomBodet	Dec 21st, 2007 05:15:35 AM
That was fun.
Rickman's great. by TomBodet	Dec 21st, 2007 05:15:35 AM
That was fun.
hans.. BUBBIE! by ironic_name	Dec 21st, 2007 05:17:55 AM

If Rickman's in it, I watch it. by Thick McRunFast	Dec 21st, 2007 05:34:35 AM
One of my all-time favorite actors. Two performances I remember getting literally giddy about while watching in recent years were J.K. Simmons as J.Jonah Jameson in the SPIDER-MAN movies and Rickman as Snape in the HARRY POTTER films. Bruce Willis probably owes his movie career to this man.
quint - great interview, by the way. by ironic_name	Dec 21st, 2007 05:35:04 AM

Nice interview, but I'm sure he wouldn't have minded... by brokentusk	Dec 21st, 2007 05:40:38 AM
... if you did ask him his thoughts on LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD. I'd rather hear his answer to a question like that than how he approaches playing different characters. Maybe it's just me, but geeky questions like that are the reason Quint's interviews are usually more than just generic publicity for a film that you could read on any other site.
Shweet by T 1000 xp professional	Dec 21st, 2007 06:22:03 AM
thank God he didn't think you were a cowboy
Right on Brokentusk by T 1000 xp professional	Dec 21st, 2007 06:23:53 AM
Although I do enjoy those character questions the geeky questions are what make the fans come back...it's a tough balancing act though. We understand.
To ask or not to ask by MrGaunt	Dec 21st, 2007 06:53:15 AM
It is quite nice hearing a genius like Rickman talk about his art though. If Quint had gone into geek overdrive he may have closed up.
After five films of waiting ... by ZakChase	Dec 21st, 2007 07:08:08 AM
... Rickman is about to finally have his day in "Half-Blood Prince."
Alan Rickman Can Do No Wrong by FrankCobretti	Dec 21st, 2007 07:16:50 AM
And 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' is a wonderful film, by the way.
Did you say Hans Gruber? That guy is already tired of that chara by ludmir88	Dec 21st, 2007 07:19:40 AM
More respect next time Quint.
Let me be the first to suggest... by caruso_stalker217	Dec 21st, 2007 07:34:42 AM
... a DIE HARD prequel, tentatively titled GRUBER. It will be an exploration of the early years of criminal mastermind Hans Gruber, including his early childhood where we learn that his parents were eaten by a John Wayne impersonator, cementing his hatred of westerns and American cinema in general. This will lead him into a life of crime, during which he will be played by Shia LaBeouf speaking with a poor German accent. The film will lead up to Gruber joining and subsequently being expelled from the West German Volksfrei movement. While sitting in his studio apartment with his 27-year-old-trying-to-pass-for -17 girlfriend, a sulking Gruber (now played by an unconvincing "old" Shia, or an unconvincing "young" Rickman) will see a new story on television about the newly-constructed Nakatomi Building. The final shot will be Gruber staring contemplatively off-camera with a small smirk, stroking his chin. Just before the screen goes black, he winks into the camera.
why does no one ask him about "Rasputin"? by Kennef	Dec 21st, 2007 07:38:24 AM
i kinda liked his portrayal... is it because it was a straight to cable thing?
Why Were You Not To Mention Potter? by Brody77	Dec 21st, 2007 07:59:49 AM
Is it a secrecy thing cos he kicks all kinds of ass in the next movie? Or is Rickman not happy about it? Enquiring minds wanna know!!
That Voice by drunkenmonkey73	Dec 21st, 2007 08:05:30 AM
To speak like Alan Rickman would be cool the Ladies would just fall at your feet.
Turn to page three hundred ninety four. by Zarles	Dec 21st, 2007 09:17:16 AM
Rickman's a legend. Nothing less.
Rickman's great...but... by Clonetrooper	Dec 21st, 2007 09:33:39 AM
He does not steal Galaxy Quest. That movie belongs to Sam Rockwell.
Rickman was the best thing about Robin Hood by Han Cholo	Dec 21st, 2007 09:46:07 AM
The way he portrays the Sherriff is funny but at the same time a real villain. "THAT'S MY WIFE, CRONE!!!"
Not mentioning Harry Potter by zacdilone	Dec 21st, 2007 09:50:32 AM
I've heard from numerous sources that he regrets taking the role of Snape.
Rumor has it Arafat buys his there by Osmosis Jones	Dec 21st, 2007 10:03:43 AM

it's true, the ladies DO fall at his feet. by occula	Dec 21st, 2007 10:16:48 AM
when i worked in PR rickman was a client and whenever he'd call, whomever picked up the phone would stand up and wave frantically so everybody knew to stealthily pick up their own phone and listen in on him just to get our candy. yummy!
i've heard that about the snape thing too by occula	Dec 21st, 2007 10:18:04 AM
in the last movie you could tell he was throwing in an extra bit of scenery-chewing style that hadn't quite been there before - like he was thinking 'ok i'm trapped for a few more of these, may as well make the best of it.'
Alan Rickman is proof there's a God. by SkeletonParty	Dec 21st, 2007 11:08:35 AM
And, he does steal Galaxy Quest. Rockwell does great, don't get me wrong, especially when he quizzes everyone on his own last name. But Rickman's character was the only one I truly believed throughout. Wouldn't it be ironic if Rickman had to go to Harry Potter conventions and apply his own Snape make-up and lament how he's a Shakespearian actor?
Rickman by CarmillaVonDoom	Dec 21st, 2007 11:14:04 AM
One of those actors that gets referred to by his last name a lot. I don't find myself doing that with too many others....it just sounds badass. Rickman. He was DAMN good in "Perfume" (highly recommended!)
I hope what TBers are saying about Snape is Untrue by theycallmemrglass	Dec 21st, 2007 11:37:04 AM
Rickman totally Kicks ass as Professor Snape. There is no one else who could posssibly play Snape than Rickman.
Quint, you tool! by caerlas	Dec 21st, 2007 11:49:48 AM
You never mentioned his work in Rasputin! C'mon man that's Rickman 101.
Not to mention HP??? by WickedMonster	Dec 21st, 2007 11:55:04 AM
I was about to say, Quint, you asshole, but then I read that last part and thought the better of it. Maybe HP is bigger than SWEENEY TODD, and asking those questions would just take the attention away from the prime publicity its getting here. We can only hope that you get an interview with him on the 6th movie. Try gate crashing, Hollywood Style.
wonder if he'll ever play Crowley by oisin5199	Dec 21st, 2007 12:40:06 PM
I knew someone who was negotiating to make a biopic on Aleister Crowley with Rickman attached as the Great Beast, but it never came to fruition. I'm also very curious about this Snape thing, as I think he's the one role that was perfectly cast and consistently the best portrayal in those films.
He may be tired of the character, but..... by BetaRayBill07	Dec 21st, 2007 12:55:15 PM
sorry Alan, Die Hard made you in America. "By the time they figure out what went wrong.....we'll be sitting on a beach.....earning 20%." Classic.
I hear Rickman can get girls off just by reading a phone book. by brokentusk	Dec 21st, 2007 01:00:56 PM
Teach me!
he can girls off by looking at a phonebook by ironic_name	Dec 21st, 2007 01:07:51 PM
rasputin was good.
The Voice by albermarle	Dec 21st, 2007 01:17:29 PM
Great interview and, oh that sexy, sexy voice. Mmmm loving those sound clips.
Snape by odo19	Dec 21st, 2007 01:29:19 PM
Rickman is not tired of playing Snape as much as he is tired of playing villains. He was cool with Snape until HBP came out and his character killed Dumbledore.
Of course we love Rickman for Die Hard and by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Dec 21st, 2007 01:41:47 PM
Harry Potter, but there is so much more greatness to him. Love Actually was awesome. It's a chick flick that's not a chick flick. I love the part where he's talking with Laura Linney about her love life. My feeble words can't describe the scene you just need to see it. Die Hard was great, but picture it without Rickman, and the question becomes would Willis have had the career he has had? I think Gruber was listed as one of the top movie villains of call time by AFI.
Alan Rickman as Rasputin... by HaggisHunter	Dec 21st, 2007 02:04:12 PM
was superb, as was Ian McKellan's portrayal as the Tzar, who you kind of sympathied a bit for, the first time anyone in that role made me feel that way. Good movie all round.
Spoiler warnings, odo19... by zacdilone	Dec 21st, 2007 03:00:38 PM
...some people actually don't know that little tidbit. And I heard the rumors of him regretting Snape long before HBP came out. But for those who worry what it means for the future, I'm pretty sure he's locked in for the final 2 films. I think he's just ready for it to be over.
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You Are Brilliant in 'Snow Cake' Alan! by Prague23	Dec 21st, 2007 03:45:32 PM
I live in Prague and I saw that movie in the cinema here. It's excellent. I highly recommend it.
Alan Rickman=Japanese Porno Star Name by Read and Shut Up	Dec 21st, 2007 03:49:18 PM
He's great in every role. The interview DID get a bit tired with all the "Tim Burton" ass smooching, though.
Better yet: did he ask where his detonators were? by canvasseamonkey	Dec 21st, 2007 04:05:22 PM

I just spoke with the ships central computer and... it hates me by bauerpowerhour	Dec 21st, 2007 04:26:38 PM
Also great in Sense and Sensibility (charming and sincere romantic lead)and Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, as the voice of Marvin.
Stardust was underrated. i loved it by BMacSmith	Dec 21st, 2007 04:33:41 PM
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Does it have great title sequence? by ufoclub1977	Dec 21st, 2007 05:29:24 PM
I like this one: http://youtube.com/watch?v=zvn jKEBdvxg
correct link: by ufoclub1977	Dec 21st, 2007 05:30:53 PM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zvn jKEBdvxg
Do you really think you stand a chance against us Mr.Cowboy? by Lashlarue	Dec 21st, 2007 05:47:19 PM
I'm going to count to three. There will not be a four.
1 by Lashlarue	Dec 21st, 2007 05:47:54 PM

2 by Lashlarue	Dec 21st, 2007 05:48:15 PM

3 by Lashlarue	Dec 21st, 2007 05:48:38 PM

Hey, am I a method actor?!? by moondoggy2u	Dec 21st, 2007 06:06:09 PM
Hans, put down the gun!
Potter? by 5 by 5	Dec 21st, 2007 06:36:22 PM
Yeah why were you told not to mention Potter? Seems a bit odd. His performances in that series are awesome even if they are short.
Alan Rickman just adds class to every... by mrfan	Dec 21st, 2007 07:04:42 PM
project he does. I have no clue what it is but there are some actors that simply make the moment better when they are on stage or screen. Love his work. Also, thanks for the interview Quint. Very good.
I'm surprised you didn't notice the- by seppukudkurosawa	Dec 21st, 2007 07:21:19 PM
quite explicit passive aggression Rickman was emitting. In fact, it was kind of strange listening to his tetchy Sound-O-Bytes, and then seeing the words given a sparky Quint spin when put into text. Do you do that in a lot of interviews, Quint? Trouble with you is, you're just too nice. Also, he was obviously getting quite annoyed at the fact that you kept on mentioning his biggest movies, rather than, say, the short movies he cut with Anthony Minghella. You ask me, he came off pretty assholish with this interview, but maybe that might have something to do with the fact that it was just one of hundreds a big-name actor has to go through over the course of their career. Also, what better way is there to promote your under-seen roles than in an interview like this?
I very much doubt he regrets playing Snape by performingmonkey	Dec 21st, 2007 08:00:28 PM
I believe he doesn't like talking about Harry Potter because he hasn't finished playing the role of Snape, you have to see the whole picture to get who Snape is, he doesn't want to discuss an unfinished project (or give away what happens to movie-only fans). He would have left the series by now if he didn't like playing the character. Even the kids weren't contractually obliged to appear in all the movies so why would he be? Besides, Snape is right up his alley, he loves playing ambiguous characters. Sadly, there's just no time in the movies to give Snape the right treatment (he's barely in the 4th and 5th movie!), but hopefully we'll be seeing the most of Rickman we've had in HP so far in Half-Blood Prince. And I'm looking forward to seeing him give Harry the final piece of the puzzle in Deathly Hallows, just as he's dying (is that a spoiler, not really). Whatever, Sweeney Todd is gonna be a definite must-see.
Rickman's best movie by Maceox	Dec 21st, 2007 08:44:44 PM
If you love Alan Rickman, go search out a movie he does with Madeline Stowe called Closet Land. Absolutely brilliant. Those two actors, one room, and a lot of Sci/Fi Dystopian torture as Rickman tries to get Stowe's secrets. Rickman is amazing. I have never met anyone who has seen the film however. Don't think it is at any of the rental stores. Oh Well.
Also by Maceox	Dec 21st, 2007 08:52:06 PM
his work in Sense and Sensibility (sp) was fantastic.
Just another American who saw too many movies as... by Osmosis Jones	Dec 21st, 2007 10:08:09 PM
...a child? Just another orphan of a bankrupt culture who thinks he's John Wayne...Rambo...Marshall Dillon?
This is still a movie site, right? by zacdilone	Dec 22nd, 2007 12:28:50 AM
I mean, some pretty high-profile releases today, and all we get is an interview with Alan Rickman? Don't get me wrong...it's a great interview and all, but this site's been stagnant all day while some pretty big releases are opening around us. Where is everybody? Watching HD-DVD porn on their BNAT freebies?
"By Grabthar's Hammer... by DocPazuzu	Dec 22nd, 2007 04:53:12 AM
...what a bargain..." Best. Delivery. Ever. One of the funniest GalaxyQuest moments with Rickman is actually in the deleted scene where he's shown to his "alien" quarters on the spaceship. His deadpan reaction to the "comforts" of his rooms is fucking hysterical. His Sheriff of Nottingham is a true classic: "...or I'll cut your heart out with a... SFTHFFPOON!!" I'll watch Rickman in anything.
"Gappa Angry!!" by TomBodet	Dec 22nd, 2007 06:28:31 AM
That line always kinda gets me right-there.
Why not talk about Potter? by TallBoy66	Dec 22nd, 2007 01:50:58 PM
Shame, really, but EVERYTHING Rickman does is amazing, so you could talk about anything. (You really can't think of one movie that he was bad in.) However, Potter is now probably his most recognizable and biggest profile rule, seems odd that he'd dimiss it like that.
Hans, bubby, I'm your white knight! by zooch	Dec 23rd, 2007 02:16:44 AM
He's not talking Potter in this interview is because he's promoting his role in Sweeney Todd, not Harry Potter.
I don't think anyone can name one role where Rickman has been "b by Kirbymanly	Dec 24th, 2007 07:42:52 PM
That guy is class with a capital "C"
hanging out with my favorite people by 10111972	Dec 28th, 2007 12:09:20 PM
Allen would be on my top five list!
Rickman was amazing in "Closet Land" by ZeroCorpse	Dec 30th, 2007 01:06:41 AM
If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. He plays an interrogator/torturer. It's a great movie.
Great job on Rickman interview by wishes2c	Jan 3rd, 2008 12:05:23 PM
You did a GREAT job on the Rickman interview. It was very informative and I especially liked your focus on filmmaking. Great job, congrats!

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