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Moriarty's RUMBLINGS FROM THE LAB #29

by darthpsychotic	Feb 22nd, 2000 09:34:22 PM
gangs of new york is DOA. the beach plummetted 50% to 7th place getting beatin by the tigger movie no less starring harry knowles!
Dearest Mr. Knowles... by Darth Legion	Feb 22nd, 2000 09:40:25 PM
Would you care follow up on your scoop regarding "The Transformers"? Bob Skir, the writer of Beast Machines already spilled the beans that Hasbro is putting together the movie... http://www.bigbot.com go to discussion boards. SuperMegaMedia has pulled down it's advertisement of the proposed photorealistic movie. What will it be? Any insider news on the subject? Thank you for your response.
sounds like some winners by Everett Robert	Feb 22nd, 2000 09:50:47 PM
I'm working on a HS satiric script myself, so I'm always excited to hear about those types of movies doing good and getting made...my problem lies in overexposurelaughbut doesn't that happen on any project...that's ok...if I get the script written that will be a mircle unto itself...Pitch Black--fun ride, thanks dear Prof. for alearting me to this...I've been spreading the word via email and word of mouth, can't wait to see the BO on this go up...can't really think of anything else, but I hated to see an empty talkback so I started rambling
De Niro? by Doughboy	Feb 22nd, 2000 10:06:45 PM
I thought he dropped out of Gangs of New York? It doesn't matter anyway. The movie's gonna tank regardless of who's in it. Leo better enjoy that $20 million paycheck cuz it's gonna be the last one he gets.
Sounds good... by danhelm	Feb 22nd, 2000 10:19:50 PM
especially TRAFFIC, although I'm pessimistic Harrison Ford will break the awful rut he's in; as every movie critic this side of Roger Ebert's shadow says, the man delivers one wooden performance after another these days. The movie will survive, however, and the message is timely. Hopefully it stirs up debate against the failed "War on Drugs". As for Leo, give him a break; every star is entitled to a dog of a movie; THE BEACH won't kill him (sorry to dissappoint the legion of whiny fanboys out there). He's one of the few true actors working in Hollywood (alongside mere celebrities). But alas he gets some teenage girls horny, so it is the Offical Duty of every fanboy worth his collection of Sailor Moon videos to hate him and pray to their Holy Father George Lucas to strike him dead. So I wish Leo and Harrison well, hoping they get out of the rut they're currently in.
Ahem... by Iwrite	Feb 22nd, 2000 10:20:04 PM
Moriarity is cool. that is all.
pitch black payola by Efihp	Feb 22nd, 2000 10:23:00 PM
call me cynical but methinks moriarty and harry are getting some nice $$ to hype up pitch black. Harry even makes a post defending the movie against many of the bad reviews its getting. I know I have no way of proving it, but its just a hunch.
the next best thing would be to ban madonna from appearing in an by tommy five-tone	Feb 22nd, 2000 10:39:19 PM
...because the bitch can't act for shit! you could market this a all-nude jennifer love hewitt/katie holmes getting down to some growling girl-girl action on a sex farm for sex hookers boob-a-rama and i still wouldn't see because that talentless black hole of ciccone is in it. rupert everett is digging a grave for his promising career by hanging out with this loser. but hey, cheaters, traffic and gangs of new york all sound way cool.
Madonna by Everett Robert	Feb 22nd, 2000 11:01:45 PM
and Rupert Everett should both be forbidden to do any lame ass techno remakes of a very cool song like American pie
De Niro is OUT.....and the UK has a drug czar!!! by Maul99	Feb 22nd, 2000 11:04:37 PM
In an interview with Leo, he was asked about De Niro not being involved and he mentioned that it was some personal or family reason. And next I want to take issue with Moriarty about some of his facts on the Traffic portion of the Rumblings. Tony Blair, the British PM, does have a drug czar. His name is Keith Hellawell. Britain is using the same 'zero tolerance' policy on drugs as we have here in the United States.
Is England In The Same Type Drug War? by Moriarty	Feb 22nd, 2000 11:23:46 PM
Hi, all. "Moriarty" here. One of the TALK BACKs above mentioned that the UK has a drug czar and a drug policy that is comparable to that in the US. Is this true? If so, how long has that been the case? I haven't had a chance to see the documentary that Soderbergh is drawing this film from, but if it details any of this, then I am dying to take a look at it. Please, educate me if I'm wrong about the UK. I was under the impression that no one was more completely and utterly backwards in national drug policy than we are here in the good ol' USA. If we have global competition, let's hear about it.
Traffic/k by cripster	Feb 22nd, 2000 11:27:16 PM
Dear Dr., the BBC prod. that Traffic is based upon, Traffik, was a work of fiction, not a documentary. Now, you want to hear something truly bizarre? The screenwriter of Traffik, Simon Moore, also wrote the screenplay and is a producer for NBC's upcoming The Tenth Kingdom. Go figure!
Why does everyone keeping talking about the BBC? by stridingedge1	Feb 23rd, 2000 12:39:07 AM
"Traffik" was NOT a BBC documentary series. It was a six-part drama serial produced for one of the BBC's rivals, Channel Four.
Hey Moriarty-Re: Traffic by Waterbottle36	Feb 23rd, 2000 12:56:05 AM
Gee Moriarty, why on earth is it so difficult to just give a straight forward review of a script? Why do you need to go into a rambling on attacking Harrison? (the jab about the finger bit has nothing whatsoever to do with a review of a script!) I am looking forward to this movie and with Harrison in it, I'm even more excited. He is at a great age to play the role of a judge. Harrison has shown he can play the meaty roles (Witness, Mosquito Coast, Presumed Innocent, etc)and I'm delighted that "Traffic" will be another one he can add to his illustrious career. Bash him all you want Moriarty, as there are many others who do happen to respect Harrison's acting ability. I guess a few people giggled at your jabs at Harrison that you have now allowed that to affect your review of a script! What A shame. -Waterbottle36 out and about-
Harry, please put a stop to the anti-sentiments toward Harrison by ZoeGirly	Feb 23rd, 2000 01:04:38 AM
Harry, as a fan of your wonderful site, it angers and saddens me that more often than not, I must read Moriarty's hateful comments -- in one form of fashion or another -- directed toward the history's most popular and most successful film actor - Harrison Ford. Why does Professor Moriarty feel that he must voice his displeasure toward the acting legend in 75% of all his ramblings or scoops? Where does the hatred come from? Why the animosity toward the Star of the Century? As a fan of your top site, and of Harrison Ford, I ask you to take matters up with Moriarty's rambling attacks on this gifted screen presence. Or, at the very least, persuade the Professor to make public the reason behind his written attacks on the actor. Thank you, Harry.
BBC/Ch.4 by cripster	Feb 23rd, 2000 01:05:12 AM
Sorry, my mistake. I just tend to assume that every British production I see on PBS is BBC work. We should also mention the way awesome score by God himself (i.e. Eric Clapton).
re: Waterbottle by Everett Robert	Feb 23rd, 2000 01:10:32 AM
it's not that the dear Dr. and many like him, including myself, bash Harrison Ford becasue we got off on it or we don't like his performances...it's just that lately Mr. Ford has seemingly just called in his performance, done the same type of char. not role but same char. and his movies have been...well frankly shit...Random Hearts, 6 Days-7 Nights, Air Force1 while being a fun ride was nothing to add to his work...you mentioned some great movies like Mesquito Coast, Witness, etc...but you have to admit that his recent efforts have been lacking right...so it is with great anticipation that we look forward to this outing between Ford and Soderbergh...A lot of us film geeks, think that Harrison Ford is one of the coolest actors of our time who has not lived up to his coolness factor, that is why we critize Ford...because we know he is cabable of greater things and isn't following though on that...but now he is with this role in this movie--I hope you understand now
re:zoegirl by Everett Robert	Feb 23rd, 2000 01:13:21 AM
read my comments to Waterbottle and you'll see where we come from
and now for something complete different by Everett Robert	Feb 23rd, 2000 01:14:49 AM
Harry what the hell is your icon doing up there in the corner...licking the snot out of his nose...dude get some help for that =)
Thank you Everett by Waterbottle36	Feb 23rd, 2000 01:22:41 AM
Thanks for responding and stating your thoughts on this matter. -Waterbottle36 out and about-
Waterbottle by Everett Robert	Feb 23rd, 2000 01:25:01 AM
no problem just stating how I feel...god I hate insomnia...why am I up at this ungodly hour
re: Moriarty's continuous Ford bashing -- Thank you, Everett Rob by ZoeGirly	Feb 23rd, 2000 01:38:11 AM
Thank you for being kind enough to respond...I respect the honesty of your feelings. It still saddens me though, that it appears that the old professor is on some type of personal vendetta against the world's most popular film star - Harrison Ford. It has been apparent in many of his ramblings, posts, and scoops for quite some time now. But, I guess there are worse things going on in the world than that. Thank you again, Everett Robert...that was very kind of you to respond. Yes, insomnia sucks! I know what you mean!
OH MY GOD! That Harrison Ford finger thing is TRUE! by Mickey Finn	Feb 23rd, 2000 01:40:56 AM
Thank you, Moriarty, for taking me to that great page. I'm laughing my ass off. Somebody should do the same thing for Robert de Niro every time he does his grimace/shrug.
It's a simple matter of deduction, prof by Owatonna	Feb 23rd, 2000 02:54:53 AM
Didn't the fact that this US-set film is based on a UK-set TV series suggest to you that the drug policy situation might just conceivably be vaguely analogous? Elementary.
Harrison Board and Soderbergh by Lazarus Long	Feb 23rd, 2000 03:25:20 AM
First I'd like to take exception to remarks Moriarty made about Soderbergh leaving his "Wilderness" period. Exactly what was that? King of the Hill, one of the most underappreciated films of the 90's? The Underneath, a cooly stylish remake which was the first time he showed his talent for time-frame shuffling? Gray's Anatomy, probably the best film of a stand up or spoken word artist ever made? Or were you referring to Schizopolis, a film Soderbergh financed himself and was one of the most original, daring, and inrgiguing films I've ever seen? I think it's a bit unfair to categorize a highly transforming and creative period in a filmmaker's career as being "in the wilderness", something probably more fitting (if still unfairly) Orson Welles. As for Harrison Ford, the reason there are so many pot shots taken at him is BECAUSE he is the most popular film actor. It's very clear to most intelligent people that Harrison simply doesn't live up to his hype. He isn't a good (depending on how feeble your definition of "good" is) actor, let alone a great one, and is a perfect example of how movie star and actor have become two totally different things over the last 50 years. Humphrey Bogart, who was not too long ago chosen the greatest film star of all time, didn't have a very wide range, but was still 10 times the actor that Ford is. Nothing Harrison has done, or probably will ever do, could match Bogie's work in The Big Sleep, The African Queen, Treasure of the Sierra Madre, or Casablanca for that matter. You could also compare the different versions of Sabrina for an easy and laughable comparison. Get the stars out of your eyes and call a spade a fucking spade. You can enjoy Arnold's films without calling him a good actor, why can't you admit the same is true of Indiana Groans? By the way, for what it's worth, Harrison Ford graduated from my high school, but refuses to come back and visit because apparently he was a total geek (member of the Model Railroad Club) who was made fun of by students and teachers, nicknamed "Fairy Horde". Now THAT'S funny.
Keith Halliwell by reni	Feb 23rd, 2000 04:16:43 AM
Moriarty - the Drugs Czar is Keith Halliwell, and he was the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police during the Hillsborough Disaster in 1989. Suffice to say he left the post under some black clouds and resurfaced 18 months ago under a new job description dreamnt up by the government to combat the rising drug epedemic. As far as politics go, Halliwell is extreme. He sees weed/pot as the route of all evil. He thinks jail terms are a good combatant to drug offenses regardless of class description. All in all he's a fucking deadly combination. But I don't think discussing further Halliwell issues on Aint it Cool is the right thing. By the way if you want Traffik, I'll get you a copy no problem.
re: Lazarus Long - Bogart Vs. Ford - YOU'RE WRONG - They are BOT by ZoeGirly	Feb 23rd, 2000 04:18:26 AM
Bogart was a great actor. I won't argue that. One of the very best of his time...quite possible the very best of his time. But comparing his stature as an actor and his star quality against Harrison's would be like comparing apples and oranges. They both lived in different times, made different films, lived under different visions. As for the AFI's Greatest Actors & Actresses list from last year (1999) that you're referring to: part of the rules to be considered for the list, for one, an actor or actress had to have made their first film before the year of 1950. So see, there was no way that Harrison Ford could have made the list at all, because he didn't make his first film until 1966. Other great actors of today that didn't qualify for that list (because of the 1950 debut cutoff) are: Nicholson, Eastwood, Pacino, De Niro, Freeman, Hoffman, etc. They, like Ford, didn't make their debuts until after the cutoff date of 1950. So, all of them weren't considered for the Greatest Actors of the 20th Century List that the AFI selected last year. That's OK...You can dog Harrison all you want. But, it will not accomplish anything. All you are providing through your venom is just your opinion. Some may even agree with you...but most others would strongly disagree. Harrison Ford's fans have stuck with him through thick and thin -- even after something like his Random Hearts -- with voting him their favorite big screen actor in almost every popularity poll that he has ever been competing in. He's the most popular and most successful film actor of our time...not bad for a poor Jewish kid from Chicago.
Why we love 'douche-bags'. by :-o	Feb 23rd, 2000 08:04:13 AM
O.K. I KNOW I'm slagging a film before it comes out but I just gotta. CHEATERS, THE SOPRANOS and every other 'exploration' of thug behavior is becoming a trend--I'm not sure anyone is sure why the public likes it so much. Well I know why they like it...it's because they portray the THUGS we all sometimes feel like becoming. They also portray the adulterers, racists, murderers and assholes we all wanna be. People, this is what is known as artistic catharsis. Art, we already know is a self indulgent medium. When it is played on a large screen with wide release and big stars--the catharsis becomes every frustrated writer and director playing out their therapy for the rest of us to see. What it does is either something exciting, ala GOODFELLAS or PULP FICTION or annoying, ala every Woody Allen Movie lately. Listen. Whatever happened to Assholes being just assholes? What exactly is going on here? Are we witnessing apologists who 'break down' and 'dissect' shitty behavior for the simple purpose of diluting being a walking pie4ce of shit? I believe in a free society we can film whatever we want and go see whatever we want. I only wish the folks in Hollywood understood this. Being an old school left-winger I hate to agree with that jack booted moralist Michael Medved--but they really are trying to redefine mainstream society out there in Tinseltown. They really are trying to push a psychoanalytically gray view of the world. I know a jerk off when I see one. And movie after movie after movie about how we shouldn't 'hate people for being flawed' is NOT changing anyone's opinion except for the worst. It is why we are becoming increasingly paranoid, untrustworthy and neurotic as a society. Camile Paglia said something to the effect of: We watch the Sopranos not because of our fascination with Italian American Culture but our fascination with how the characters openly TREAT blacks, jews and women. Just relaying. Discuss.
dicaprio a good actor? by phishboy	Feb 23rd, 2000 08:27:48 AM
sorry no role with his sorry ass in it will ever be iconic. maybe for little girls
I got a finger for ya, Moriarty. by All Thumbs	Feb 23rd, 2000 08:39:27 AM
Sorry, I had to say it! I'm surprised the Pro-Ford people haven't said it already. You know, I've been on here seven or eight months and no one has EVER said to me "I know where you can stick your Thumbs" as an insult. I've been waiting for it and been waiting to say "that is so original" but no one has said it before. Now, it's too late. I swear, some of you guys wouldn't know a decent insult if it sat on your face and wiggled.
Now I will talk about the Rumblings... by All Thumbs	Feb 23rd, 2000 08:48:29 AM
Sorry for my above, somewhat off-topic post. I want to say that I do not believe Moriarty deserves a finger of any kind right now because, for the most part, he's right! Now, I believe there is acting talent hidden somewhere beneath that self-righteous mask of wooden acting. I think that the stuff cranked out right now by Ford ("Airforce One" anyone?) is a series of crap. If anyone call pull a good performance out of Harrison's rear, it's Soderbergh. "Out of Sight" is on my permanent list of favorite movies. Dammit, I'm late for class...I'd skip it and continue to post, but it's film history.
Am I the only person reading the Rumblings? by All Thumbs	Feb 23rd, 2000 10:54:56 AM
Ok, I can finish what I was posting about...I have to agree that the ads for "The Next Best Thing" seem to give the movie the same tone as that one with Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd that had a slightly similar theme. The ads for THAT movie made it seem like something it was not, too. The treatment of "The Next Best Thing" also reminds me why I didn't like "Election" at first. I went into that movie thinking it was almost entirely different than it was because of the marketing. I went with my Dad...and let's just say that no matter how liberal my parents are in subject matter of movies, it is STILL uncomfortable to watch Matthew Broderick screw his wife from behind while thinking of Reeses Witherspoon's character telling him to do her. I knew the movie had elements of sex in it, but not THAT much! I have no problem with it, I had a problem with the viewing experience. Try not laughing at certain sex jokes just so your parent won't know you understand them. No matter how old you are, they really can't handle that...Reese Witherspoon was the best thing about that movie, I must add as a positive end note.
re: ZoeGirly, etc. by Lazarus Long	Feb 23rd, 2000 11:44:28 AM
Actually, I was referring to the special magazine issue that Entertainment Weekly (i think) put out a year or so ago. Normally I wouldn't reference this shitrag publication, but let's face it, the AFI's 100 films list was a roll of toilet paper if there ever was one, and the actors/actresses list was slightly more palatable because more people agree on the selection from that pool. But regardless, the point I'm trying to make isn't that Ford isn't popular; that is obvious. But millions of people have bought, seen, or read bad things before, and Harrison's popularity doesn't automatically make him a good actor. Are the Backstreet Boys a great "band"? To champion Ford's work as an "actor" is laughable to me. Exactly who do you people think is a worse actor than Ford? Carrot Top? Gilbert Godfried? How dare YOU sir?!
A but childish by TripMcNeely	Feb 23rd, 2000 03:03:10 PM
I read "Cheaters" and while I thought the story was really interesting and realistic I also thought it was a bit childish. It didn't seem like the characters were so well drawn out, to me it seemed like a very long, well written episode of "Saved By the Bell". Maybe this last draft was better but I didn't get the feeling that the writing was so unique.
Madona and the Hidden by SCOTT1458	Feb 23rd, 2000 03:21:04 PM
God knows hers isn't hidden. Anyway, I totally recommend The Hidden on DVD, it's just fantastic, and skip the sequel. I heard a rumor that Madonna was the choice for Wonder Woman. Can you say the suck'o'meter just blew?
I love darthpsychotic! by crackerfarmboy	Feb 23rd, 2000 03:39:58 PM
Yo darthpsychotic, you my main man. I had a wet dream about you last night. You were wearing a t-shirt that said "Fanboys Rule!" and then you stuck your meaty cock in my open mouth, and... well I'll tell you when we're alone. Hey this post ain't about Being John Malkovic (the best movie I've seen in years). At any rate Fuck all you fanboys. DMFC and BigLarz! suck. I hate BigLarz! Fuck you go and die in the Blair Witch project you fags. DMFC get out of your parent's basement. Hey everyone Suck it! (Bet you can't think of a comeback to that one.) Well if you can then take this: That's Bottom Line cause Stone Cold Says so! (Now that's a current and catchy zinger. All you fanboys will be crying for weeks after that one.) Now I gotta go see my girl and drink some beeeeeers!!!! My boy Dan is having a birthday party. Go play hackey sack and SUCK IT! (Shit, I got you fanboys again!!)
i'm terribly sorry to inform you im heterosexual by darthpsychotic	Feb 23rd, 2000 04:52:41 PM
however you might want to forward your post to mr. dicrapio he may need your admiration more than i since his 'movie' plummeted 50% and is now behind the tigger movie which apparently stars harry knowles as tigger!
more from the 'oh fuck' dept. by tommy five-tone	Feb 23rd, 2000 05:03:22 PM
yes, i too read that madonna is talking about playing wonder woman, with reprehensible rush hour hack brett ratner at the helm. can you say 'fuck-up of almost biblical proportions', kids? it's real simple: NO MORE MADONNA MOVIES! i'm not saying she's a bad actress, i'm saying she can't act AT ALL!!!
More on Traffik by Al The Brit	Feb 23rd, 2000 05:03:24 PM
As a Brit who saw it all many many years ago, just like to enter the Harrison Ford debate by saying that the part was originally played by the excellent Scottish actor Bill Paterson, and that the movie would probably be all the better if it was again. Remember, the last time Hollywood tried to make a "Hollywood" movie from a top British TV serial, the result was "She-Devil". Nuff said, I think.
Dear Moriarty by Fabio2	Feb 23rd, 2000 06:22:58 PM
Do you have any further news about the "Bruce Wayne" TV series? YOu were very eager to tell us all about it when it was "on", but since the Hollywood Reporter stated it was "on hold", you haven't mentioned it at all. The same can be said about Harry. What's the scoop guys?
Recommendation by Homer Wells	Feb 23rd, 2000 07:12:43 PM
Smoke & Mirrors: The War On Drugs and the Politics of Failure by Dan Baum. It's the true story of America's war on drugs from LBJ through Clinton. It's a hell of an entertaining book full of information everyone should have. Plus, it will piss you off something fierce...and aint that what we're all looking for in life?
waaaaahhh! He no likey Harrison!! by Dawson's Crack	Feb 23rd, 2000 07:45:40 PM
So what if Moriarity doesn't like Harrison Ford? For the love of God people, get a grip. People are allowed to not like certain actors. Which was not what he said anyway, he was criticizing his recent film roles. I myself would rather eat my own toe jam that sit through a Ben Affleck movie, but hey, that's me. I mean, are you screwing him or something? Do you have some personal or financial vested interest in his career that will make or break you? If not, stop whining. I love Steven Soderbergh, however. So much so I might actually watch a movie of his EVEN if Ben Affleck was in it. By the way, Harry, I don't want to have to see you LICKING anything, even if it is in cartoon form. Please lose the graphic in the corner before I lose my lunch.
Where the KCUF is the M:I2 news?? by Wesley Snipes	Feb 23rd, 2000 09:02:57 PM
It's been so long since we had any detailed news about Mission Impossible 2. And there hasn't been one word reviewing the film in any rough form. This is such a huge movie - You'd think there would be SOME kind of leak. Let's hear it!! Some guy running a John Woo site was even allowed to watch the editing but what does he do with this fantastic opportunity?! He decides not to talk about what was seen!! Unbelievable. Why even mention it all then?
I'd disagree with you... by Lobanhaki	Feb 23rd, 2000 10:06:38 PM
...about that thing of concealing an important third act event in the trailer. Everbody knows that previews aren't meant to give the audience the entire story. Unfortunately that seems to be what happens to many previews: They give away the ending, or major parts of the falling action, knocking just that many more surprises out from under the prospective viewer. I want to know less. I want to be given the story for the first time. All the preview should do is act as a hook. As for pissing off viewers who didn't get what was expected... ...that happens even with films whose endings have been spoiled. This way, we get to have the odd suprise every now and then.
Soderberg Rules! Gangs Are Cool! And You're Very Right About The by Buzz Maverik	Feb 24th, 2000 10:39:54 AM
Haven't seen Pitch Black, yet. Will probably catch it on video, due to the nipper, but it sounds great.
dicaprio sucks by phishboy	Feb 24th, 2000 12:13:49 PM
OK im sorry but i personally cant wait to see Dicaprio surrounded by all that talent in a role where he doesnt have the excuse of being a teenager clone of every other tennager clone. His lack of talent will stick out like john rocker in Harlem. Dicaprio earned his stripes playing a retard and he hasnt done a damn thing worth praising since then.(sorry Jack you suck too)Dont be suprised if Scorsese smartens up and ditches this loser.(by the way yes he was in two movies with deniro but they both were bombs so you do the math) if they want a real actor for that role in "streets of.." look at the kid from bronx tale
the limey by DonWoo2	Feb 24th, 2000 04:36:42 PM
Steven Soderbergh is a fantastic director! I LOVED out of sight! It was a great display of his talent. BUT the limey shows just how far he can go! it was the most wonderfuly unconventional thing I've ever seen. Cutting old movie clips with tanace Stamp into this one: GENIUS!! oh man and the the entire way he told the story! it was FANTASTIC! I can't wait to see his new one and I know Traffic will be great- as you can see I get a little excited about this stuff!
DeNiro by iFUSE	Feb 24th, 2000 05:08:09 PM
Indeed, DeNiro has dropped out of the film, according to our intelligence. And, at last look, Heather Graham was being sought for the female lead. For the complete report, go to http://iserver.contentproject. com/ifusebeta/popculprit/1,143 0,fast_news,00.html. It's an older story of our, so it's near the bottom. Sincerely, Leslie Gornstein News Editor iFUSE
from hell query by central services	Feb 24th, 2000 06:26:43 PM
is the draft referred to in your column of the From Hell script the one that Pitt is attached to,and is the script online yet?
why dicaprio doesn't suck by Everett Robert	Feb 24th, 2000 09:18:21 PM
but mearly blow...I'm kidding there of course, I'm sure I'll get a lot of heat for this (assuming of course anyone will read this but I digress)anywho...Leonardo Dicaprio doesn't suck...yes in recent years he has become almost a caricture of himself, with his Possee and 20million paychecks and such...yes he made his mark playing a retard, and I agree with people who say that people who play retards shouldn't get oscar nods, those who play opposite of them do, in DiCaprio's case, Johnny Depp gave the better performance but Leo's over the topness stole the show...someone above me mentioned he hasn't been in a decent role scince Gilbert Grape...What about Celebrity, yes it was basically a Cameo but it was still a very good performance...what about The Basketball Diaries, another great performance that should have garnered him an Oscar...his roles in A Boys Life and Marvin's Room, while not critical success I don't think ever were supposed to be...both of those movies weren't banking on DiCaprio opening them, they were both char. driven films and to say that they 'bombed' is a bit of an overstatement...sure every movie wants to have Blair Witch, or Star Wars, or whatnot numbers, but it's a fact that they don't...and face it only film geeks, movie lovers, etc go see a Robert DeNiro or Meryl Streep movie...an average movie goer knows their names but you rarely hear Joe Blow say to his wife "hey lets go see that DeNiro movie"...no actors in those movies are not your Mel Gibson's your Julia Roberts, your Tom Cruises, your Bruce Willis...and I think that we as film lovers are grateful for that...so to say that because DeNiro and DiCaprio teamed up twice before and those movies bombed they shouldn't team up again i think is a false and shallow argument showing us that perhaps AICN is getting bigger then we can imagine...I usually think of us as this little villiage when it is growing all around us and becoming more and more mainstream...hopefull our love of movies by Sam Rami and Martian Scorcese and Besson and Kuroswa and others will open these mainstream people into new venues...so I guess at the end of this long winded rant I should conclude...no I'm not excited about DiCaprio and DeNiro teaming up, if they do which looks doubtful...but I am always excited about a new Scorcese film...I am excited about the possiblity of Brando, DeNiro and Norton teaming up though...3 great actors from 3 different movie periods...Brando the greatest actor from the studio period...DeNiro, the greatest actor of the mavrick era...and Norton the greatest actor of the independent era...well it sends goosebumps down my spine...but give DiCaprio he's dues...yea I hated R+J...I could careless about Titantic, it was a fun ride the first time that made me shed a tear...The Beach, well it doesn't look appealing to me so I have't seen it...but give the man his dues...he was once a great actor...and I think the actor inside of DiCaprio is aching to get out of DiCaprio the Celebrity--flame on
corrections and retractions by Everett Robert	Feb 24th, 2000 09:21:09 PM
ok it's just a correction...above I said boys life and marvin's room weren't critical successes, I ment Box Office successes...please forgive--flame on
Which movie did they show in SanFrancisco?!?!?!?!?!?!? by DarthJoe	Feb 24th, 2000 09:52:27 PM

SF Movie by KAmnell	Feb 25th, 2000 06:34:34 AM
He Darth Joe, according to the talk back under the Gladiator story, the movie shown was Gladiator. In addition, there is also a rumor that George Lucas was at the screening as well. Hopefully Harry and company will be up soon and post. (It's currently 6:30 am out here in California and I'm getting ready for work myself as I write this.)
tommyfivetone by flickerbox	Feb 25th, 2000 08:23:18 AM
I have no idea what film you're talking about, but if the Jennifer Love Hewitt/Katie Holmes film ever gets made you've should get money for that tag line. Laughed my ass off on that one! Sorry you've got such a thing with Madonna...
I admire most of Soderberg's work, by PORKY	Feb 25th, 2000 01:22:42 PM
and I love Jennifer Lopez's ass, but I gotta tell ya that "Out of Sight" failed on many different levels - the first being the George Clooney level.
DeNiro by iFUSE	Feb 25th, 2000 04:01:33 PM
Indeed, DeNiro is not expected to appear in the film, according to our report. We also have sources saying that Heather Graham is being sought by producers for the lead role. For the full report, please see: http://iserver.contentproject. com/ifusebeta/popculprit/1,143 0,fast_news,00.html The story is one of our older ones, so you will have to scroll to near the bottom of the page. Sincerely, Leslie Gornstein News Editor iFUSE
Traffic: Michael Douglas (not ford) & CZJ by Darth Bond	Mar 16th, 2000 07:22:01 AM
This is all very confusing,.. firstly, if romours are true, CZJ is pregnant, which will make it harder for her to be in this film. And secondly, I just read today that Michael Douglas might play the part that apparently Ford left behind. See? it's all very confusing. CYL
A blast from the past by SuperAnt	Mar 16th, 2000 04:22:02 PM
Is this a history lesson? Um, wasn't this, like, a month ago? I missed it the first time, though, so I'm content. Just confused.
A blast from the past by SuperAnt	Mar 16th, 2000 04:22:11 PM
Is this a history lesson? Um, wasn't this, like, a month ago? I missed it the first time, though, so I'm content. Just confused.
Good Movies by RAVEN13	Mar 16th, 2000 09:11:17 PM
What more can we ask for. TRaffic and Ocean's 11 show what true filmmaking is all about. Soderberg is one cool director. Gangs reteams Zillian with Martin in movie that looks to be on the level of the Godfather. CHEATERS has an aspect of loyalty that films never show anymore, maybe except ROUNDERS
Old news is good news. by Wheel99	Mar 17th, 2000 11:46:51 PM
This is an old article. If you look at the talkback dates you see most of them are from Feb. As far as Traffic goes I here Mike Douglass is in. Zeta Jones is suposed to be a Drug Dealing House wife. I think her being pregnant and delivering coke might be just the thing to stir up contraversy that traffic is suposed to be about.

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