Arts & Culture

Posted on: Tue, Jul 15 2008 1:03 AM

Posted by: Becky Posts: 1,555

ecrowley:

HannahW:

Personally, I can't wait to see Dark Knight.  Heath Ledger was -and is- one of my all time favorite actors and I've heard that his performance was Oscar-worthy.  I also want to see Wanted, not so much for the story line but because I'm a bit obssessed with James McAvoy .

 

I've heard that too, Hannah. I think it comes out this week so it'll be interesting to see! I've only seen James McAvoy in one movie - Atonement. Depressing movie (but he did a good job!).

He is a cutie, and I'm a sucker for a Scottish accent. Too young for me though! Where's Braveheart when you need him? LOL. Another movie he's in is "The Last King of Scotland." Very good movie, and true too. It's about the doctor who was Idi Amin's personal physician. It's creepy what power can do to people.

Becky

Posted on: Tue, Jul 15 2008 12:46 PM

Posted by: HannahW Posts: 4

Totally agree with you Becky.  Last King of Scotland was amazing and I heard that his next biggest role will be the lead in "The Hobbit" directed by Guillermo del Toro.  It will be years til then, but I can't wait. 

Becky:

ecrowley:

HannahW:

Personally, I can't wait to see Dark Knight.  Heath Ledger was -and is- one of my all time favorite actors and I've heard that his performance was Oscar-worthy.  I also want to see Wanted, not so much for the story line but because I'm a bit obssessed with James McAvoy .

 

I've heard that too, Hannah. I think it comes out this week so it'll be interesting to see! I've only seen James McAvoy in one movie - Atonement. Depressing movie (but he did a good job!).

 

He is a cutie, and I'm a sucker for a Scottish accent. Too young for me though! Where's Braveheart when you need him? LOL. Another movie he's in is "The Last King of Scotland." Very good movie, and true too. It's about the doctor who was Idi Amin's personal physician. It's creepy what power can do to people.

 

Becky

 

Posted on: Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:47 AM

Posted by: ecrowley Posts: 1,698

 Oh really, he's going to be in the Hobbit? The lead, so is he playing Bilbo? 

Posted on: Thu, Jul 17 2008 2:16 AM

Posted by: Becky Posts: 1,555

I was surprised and rather saddened that Peter Jackson isn't directing "The Hobbit." Don't know what happened there, but I just loved the LOR trilogy and the way Jackson directed it.

I have a hard time seeing him as Bilbo, but who knows? I won't judge before I actually see the movie.

Yes, he does equal perfection!

Becky

Posted on: Fri, Jul 18 2008 2:09 PM

Posted by: activeforever Posts: 99

Just caught the premier of "The Dark Knight" at midnight... phenomenal movie! Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker will both amaze you and leave you feeling a disturbed. He certainly raised the bar for any future comic book movie villains. This is, without a doubt, the best movie of the year.

I highly recommend you all go see it! 

Posted on: Fri, Jul 18 2008 2:21 PM

Posted by: ecrowley Posts: 1,698

 Thanks for the report back, af! I heard a rave review from naomimimi as well. I certainly will be checking it out soon! 

Posted on: Fri, Jul 18 2008 6:49 PM

Posted by: Becky Posts: 1,555

I've seen a few new previews of TDK and it looks absolutely creepy, more realistic than the others. The previous ones were so fantastical (is this a word? LOL) they were comical at times. This one looks sooo dark. I can't wait to see it. I will look at the screen with a bit of sadness though, as I watch Heath. I see him on the previews and feel sad.

Becky