[scifinoir2] Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office
Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office 12 February 2009 1:27 AM, PST Will Smith http://www.imdb.com/name/nm226/ has again emerged as the film star whose name on the marquee guarantees a movie's success, according to most analysts. In Forbes magazine's Star Currency survey, Smith was the only film star to receive a perfect score of 10. Others in the top ten included: Leonardo http://www.imdb.com/name/nm138/ DiCaprio, Angelina Jolie http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001401/ , Brad Pitt http://www.imdb.com/name/nm093/ , Tom Hanks http://www.imdb.com/name/nm158/ , George Clooney http://www.imdb.com/name/nm123/ , Denzel Washington http://www.imdb.com/name/nm243/ , Matt Damon http://www.imdb.com/name/nm354/ , Jack Nicholson http://www.imdb.com/name/nm197/ , and Julia Roberts http://www.imdb.com/name/nm210/ .
[scifinoir2] Blu-ray Prices Drop
Blu-ray Prices Drop 12 February 2009 1:27 AM, PST A sudden and surprising drop in prices of Blu-ray titles has been detected by several websites, which have noted that some are now comparable to those of their DVD counterparts. The drop in prices was reportedly prompted by plummeting store sales of both Blu-ray discs and DVDs even at a time when prices of Blu-ray players have dropped to below $200. Other analysts have noted that the lower Blu-ray pricing also comes at a time when consumers may be looking for cheaper entertainment in general, given the current economic crisis. http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0677843/
[scifinoir2] Doll House
I just watched it. Anyone else catch it? Thoughts? Off the top of my head, it's very Whedon. It's well scripted and clearly well thought out. It's a fine first episode and sets the good tone for the rest of the series. I thought it pretty much kicked ass. Bosco
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Re: [scifinoir2] Doll House
I need Whedon and JJ Abrams to get together. I need Whedon shows to have Abrams' good luck. Dollhouse is going to be the best cancelled show of the year, and we'll be talking about this injustice during season 3 of Fringe. I must watch it again online. I loved it. It's like Whedon listened to every criticism of his work ever written and fixed his style. He's still clever but a little more accessible now. At least that's what I get from the first episode. On Feb 14, 2009, at 2:17 PM, Adrianne Brennan wrote: I LOVED it. I DVRed it and glad I did. I can't wait to watch the next one! ~ Where love and magic meet ~ http://www.adriannebrennan.com Experience the magic of Blood of the Dark Moon: http:// www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html Take a bite out of Blood and Mint Chocolates: http:// www.adriannebrennan.com/bamc.html Dare to take The Oath in this fantasy series: http:// www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html#the_oath On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Bosco Bosco ironpi...@yahoo.com wrote: I just watched it. Anyone else catch it? Thoughts? Off the top of my head, it's very Whedon. It's well scripted and clearly well thought out. It's a fine first episode and sets the good tone for the rest of the series. I thought it pretty much kicked ass. Bosco Post your SciFiNoir Profile at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/app/peoplemap2/entry/add? fmvn=mapYahoo! Groups Links
Re: [scifinoir2] Push
Thanks. What about Confessions of a Shopaholic? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the romantic comedy bullet sometime soon! - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart dar...@darylelockhart.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Curious Case was good. I think you will enjoy it. Push is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those?
Re: [scifinoir2] Push
I saw it and hated it! It was s boring! On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those? -- My Social Media Resume: http://www.visualcv.com/mikestreet Visit my Blog: http://www.Greasyguide.com Follow Me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/streetforce1
RE: [scifinoir2] Push
Confessions has not received any good reviews and people are saying it is tone death to the times as it focuses a lot on maxing out multiple credit cards From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:21 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Thanks. What about Confessions of a Shopaholic? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the romantic comedy bullet sometime soon! - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart dar...@darylelockhart.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Curious Case was good. I think you will enjoy it. Push is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those?
RE: [scifinoir2] Doll House
I enjoyed it too. It was a great lead in to Battlestar - Which I think Kicked Ass last night. But Whedon and Fox are a bad mix, so I'm not counting on it. My hope is that other Gallactica fans will tune in to in and terminator first as a lead in as well. The only first run counter programming that competes is Ghost Whisperer and I think that has lost its luster for many speculative fiction fans From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daryle Lockhart Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 1:33 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Doll House I need Whedon and JJ Abrams to get together. I need Whedon shows to have Abrams' good luck. Dollhouse is going to be the best cancelled show of the year, and we'll be talking about this injustice during season 3 of Fringe. I must watch it again online. I loved it. It's like Whedon listened to every criticism of his work ever written and fixed his style. He's still clever but a little more accessible now. At least that's what I get from the first episode. On Feb 14, 2009, at 2:17 PM, Adrianne Brennan wrote: I LOVED it. I DVRed it and glad I did. I can't wait to watch the next one! ~ Where love and magic meet ~ http://www.adriannebrennan.com http://www.adriannebrennan.com Experience the magic of Blood of the Dark Moon: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html Take a bite out of Blood and Mint Chocolates: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/bamc.html http://www.adriannebrennan.com/bamc.html Dare to take The Oath in this fantasy series: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html#the_oath http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html#the_oath On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Bosco Bosco mailto:ironpi...@yahoo.com ironpi...@yahoo.com wrote: I just watched it. Anyone else catch it? Thoughts? Off the top of my head, it's very Whedon. It's well scripted and clearly well thought out. It's a fine first episode and sets the good tone for the rest of the series. I thought it pretty much kicked ass. Bosco Post your SciFiNoir Profile at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/app/peoplemap2/entry/add?fmvn=mapY ahoo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/app/peoplemap2/entry/add?fmvn=mapYa hoo! Groups Links (Yahoo! ID required) mailto: mailto:scifinoir2-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com scifinoir2-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com
Re: [scifinoir2] Push
Yes, that's what I've heard as well. In all reality, Keith, if your wife has been with you this long, she's sensitive to a little sci-fi, so Curious Case is probably your best call. On Feb 14, 2009, at 7:51 PM, Tracey de Morsella wrote: Confessions has not received any good reviews and people are saying it is tone death to the times as it focuses a lot on maxing out multiple credit cards From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:21 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Thanks. What about Confessions of a Shopaholic? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the romantic comedy bullet sometime soon! - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart dar...@darylelockhart.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Curious Case was good. I think you will enjoy it. Push is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those?
Re: [scifinoir2] Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office
Funny. He isn't a guaranteed big draw for me. Among male actors, I'm much more likely to see a flick with Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Clive Owen, Viggo Mortensen, Robert Duvall. Maybe De Niro if it's not Meet the Parents or Righteous Kill type crap. And I'd actually place Clooney higher up on my list than Smith. In fact, I can't remember the last time I saw a movie because Smith was in it. I saw Hancock and I Am Legend because they were scifi, and Hitch because it was a romantic comedy I could share with my wife. The other males below, I'll certainly consider--especially Damon and Di Caprio--but depends on the type of movie they're in. I will say, I do wish Christian Slater were still doing good work, for he'd certainly be on my list. For female actors, my list would have to include Judi Dench, Angela Bassett (keep hoping she finally finds the roles that utilize her massive talent), Meryl Streep (who's really impressed me with her continually good work as she gets older), Kimberly Elise (woefully underappreciated actress), Taraji P. Henson (hard not to be engaged with, even with unintentionally funny stuff like He don't love me no 'mo'! in Baby Boy), Cate Blanchett, Jodi Foster, Queen Latifah (good dramatic and comedic actress), Sanaa Lathan. They ought to list the actors guaranteed to kill a movie, to drive people away. For me, that would include Adam Sandler (don't get his humour), Pauly Shore (how does he get work?), Jim Carey (most of his stuff is too manic for me), David Spade (loved him on TV, can't abide his film work), Mila Jovovich (horrible movie choices), Kate Hudson (she's sure to star in wretched romantic comedies that make you gag). - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, CINQUE cinque3...@verizon.net Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 5:53:22 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [scifinoir2] Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office 12 February 2009 1:27 AM, PST Will Smith has again emerged as the film star whose name on the marquee guarantees a movie's success, according to most analysts. In Forbes magazine's Star Currency survey, Smith was the only film star to receive a perfect score of 10. Others in the top ten included: Leonardo DiCaprio , Angelina Jolie , Brad Pitt , Tom Hanks , George Clooney , Denzel Washington , Matt Damon , Jack Nicholson , and Julia Roberts .
Re: [scifinoir2] Push
Wow, in what way was it boring? Was the camera work as awful as I fear? - Original Message - From: Mike Street streetfor...@gmail.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 7:14:08 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push I saw it and hated it! It was s boring! On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those? -- My Social Media Resume: http://www.visualcv.com/mikestreet Visit my Blog: http://www.Greasyguide.com Follow Me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/streetforce1
Re: [scifinoir2] Push
it was one of those films where all the good stuff was in the trailer. On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:24 PM, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net wrote: Wow, in what way was it boring? Was the camera work as awful as I fear? - Original Message - From: Mike Street streetfor...@gmail.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 7:14:08 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push I saw it and hated it! It was s boring! On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those? -- My Social Media Resume: http://www.visualcv.com/mikestreet Visit my Blog: http://www.Greasyguide.com Follow Me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/streetforce1 -- My Social Media Resume: http://www.visualcv.com/mikestreet Visit my Blog: http://www.Greasyguide.com Follow Me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/streetforce1
Re: [scifinoir2] Push
Ah, well. I guess it's Coraline or The International. - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 7:51:16 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Push Confessions has not received any good reviews and people are saying it is tone death to the times as it focuses a lot on maxing out multiple credit cards From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:21 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Thanks. What about Confessions of a Shopaholic? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the romantic comedy bullet sometime soon! - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart dar...@darylelockhart.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Curious Case was good. I think you will enjoy it. Push is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those?
Re: [scifinoir2] Doll House
Well, Sarah Connor Chronicles is pretty much verified as canceled, so they'll need another show to pair it with. - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 7:54:51 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Doll House I enjoyed it too. It was a great lead in to Battlestar – Which I think Kicked Ass last night. But Whedon and Fox are a bad mix, so I’m not counting on it. My hope is that other Gallactica fans will tune in to in and terminator first as a lead in as well. The only first run counter programming that competes is Ghost Whisperer and I think that has lost its luster for many speculative fiction fans From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daryle Lockhart Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 1:33 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Doll House I need Whedon and JJ Abrams to get together. I need Whedon shows to have Abrams' good luck. Dollhouse is going to be the best cancelled show of the year, and we'll be talking about this injustice during season 3 of Fringe. I must watch it again online. I loved it. It's like Whedon listened to every criticism of his work ever written and fixed his style. He's still clever but a little more accessible now. At least that's what I get from the first episode. On Feb 14, 2009, at 2:17 PM, Adrianne Brennan wrote: I LOVED it. I DVRed it and glad I did. I can't wait to watch the next one! ~ Where love and magic meet ~ http://www.adriannebrennan.com Experience the magic of Blood of the Dark Moon: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html Take a bite out of Blood and Mint Chocolates: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/bamc.html Dare to take The Oath in this fantasy series: http://www.adriannebrennan.com/books.html#the_oath On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Bosco Bosco ironpi...@yahoo.com wrote: I just watched it. Anyone else catch it? Thoughts? Off the top of my head, it's very Whedon. It's well scripted and clearly well thought out. It's a fine first episode and sets the good tone for the rest of the series. I thought it pretty much kicked ass. Bosco Post your SciFiNoir Profile at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/app/peoplemap2/entry/add?fmvn=mapYahoo ! Groups Links
Re: [scifinoir2] Push
I'm thinking that too. I'll probably see it tomorrow, then go see The International on Monday as a nice thriller. - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart dar...@darylelockhart.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:21:01 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Yes, that's what I've heard as well. In all reality, Keith, if your wife has been with you this long, she's sensitive to a little sci-fi, so Curious Case is probably your best call. On Feb 14, 2009, at 7:51 PM, Tracey de Morsella wrote: Confessions has not received any good reviews and people are saying it is tone death to the times as it focuses a lot on maxing out multiple credit cards From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [ mailto:scifinoir2 @yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 2:21 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Thanks. What about Confessions of a Shopaholic? Hey...today is Valentine's, and tomorrow is my anniversary. I gotta take the romantic comedy bullet sometime soon! - Original Message - From: Daryle Lockhart dar...@darylelockhart.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 4:28:41 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Push Curious Case was good. I think you will enjoy it. Push is a two hour Marvel Comic book written by a writer you never heard of but an illustrator you love. So it looks good, but halfway in you realize you've seen/read this all before. It ain't the editing, it's the script. It's a rental. On Feb 13, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: Anyone see the movie Push? I was in Boston when it premiered last week. I haven't heard much, other than some critics' reviews that say it's a bit of a jumbled, hyperactive mess (told you I was worried about the too-quick camera cuts!) But though a few of us were initially anticipating it, I don't recall any reviews or discussions here, certainly no praise for the flick. Did anyone see it? How was it? Along the same lines, I'm considering checking out Benjamin Buttons and Coraline. Any thoughts on those?
[scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office
Clive Owen is one actor on your list below whose films are consistently watchable but, for whatever reason, they are seldom box office successes. Viggo Mortensen's The History of Violence is one of my all-time favorites but it did diddly-squat at the box office. Your list of female movie stars makes me doubt you as a reliable narrator. When was the last time Dame Judi Dench headlined a movie? Heck, when was the last time Angela Bassett headlined a movie? Both Kimberly Elise and Taraji P. Henson are fine actresses but neither can open a movie. Will Smith's accolade was for his ability to consistently fill theater seats. Let's not compare apples and oranges. ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@... wrote: Funny. He isn't a guaranteed big draw for me. Among male actors, I'm much more likely to see a flick with Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Clive Owen, Viggo Mortensen, Robert Duvall. Maybe De Niro if it's not Meet the Parents or Righteous Kill type crap. And I'd actually place Clooney higher up on my list than Smith. In fact, I can't remember the last time I saw a movie because Smith was in it. I saw Hancock and I Am Legend because they were scifi, and Hitch because it was a romantic comedy I could share with my wife. The other males below, I'll certainly consider--especially Damon and Di Caprio--but depends on the type of movie they're in. I will say, I do wish Christian Slater were still doing good work, for he'd certainly be on my list. For female actors, my list would have to include Judi Dench, Angela Bassett (keep hoping she finally finds the roles that utilize her massive talent), Meryl Streep (who's really impressed me with her continually good work as she gets older), Kimberly Elise (woefully underappreciated actress), Taraji P. Henson (hard not to be engaged with, even with unintentionally funny stuff like He don't love me no 'mo'! in Baby Boy), Cate Blanchett, Jodi Foster, Queen Latifah (good dramatic and comedic actress), Sanaa Lathan. They ought to list the actors guaranteed to kill a movie, to drive people away. For me, that would include Adam Sandler (don't get his humour), Pauly Shore (how does he get work?), Jim Carey (most of his stuff is too manic for me), David Spade (loved him on TV, can't abide his film work), Mila Jovovich (horrible movie choices), Kate Hudson (she's sure to star in wretched romantic comedies that make you gag). - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdli...@... To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, CINQUE cinque3...@... Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 5:53:22 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [scifinoir2] Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office 12 February 2009 1:27 AM, PST Will Smith has again emerged as the film star whose name on the marquee guarantees a movie's success, according to most analysts. In Forbes magazine's Star Currency survey, Smith was the only film star to receive a perfect score of 10. Others in the top ten included: Leonardo DiCaprio , Angelina Jolie , Brad Pitt , Tom Hanks , George Clooney , Denzel Washington , Matt Damon , Jack Nicholson , and Julia Roberts .
Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office
Well, like I said, Smith may get others in the seats, but I'm not one of them. I don't see the problem. The list was of stars who seem to bring a lot of people in, i'm simply saying Smith doesn't bring *me* in, and then listed the stars that do. I could care less about whether Judi Dench headlined a movie, I go to see good actors do good work in good films. If more people quit focusing on superstars and actually supported talent in all its forms, then more actors and actresses would be seen for the talent they have. - Original Message - From: ravenadal ravena...@yahoo.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:42:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office Clive Owen is one actor on your list below whose films are consistently watchable but, for whatever reason, they are seldom box office successes. Viggo Mortensen's The History of Violence is one of my all-time favorites but it did diddly-squat at the box office. Your list of female movie stars makes me doubt you as a reliable narrator. When was the last time Dame Judi Dench headlined a movie? Heck, when was the last time Angela Bassett headlined a movie? Both Kimberly Elise and Taraji P. Henson are fine actresses but neither can open a movie. Will Smith's accolade was for his ability to consistently fill theater seats. Let's not compare apples and oranges. ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com , Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@... wrote: Funny. He isn't a guaranteed big draw for me. Among male actors, I'm much more likely to see a flick with Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Clive Owen, Viggo Mortensen, Robert Duvall. Maybe De Niro if it's not Meet the Parents or Righteous Kill type crap. And I'd actually place Clooney higher up on my list than Smith. In fact, I can't remember the last time I saw a movie because Smith was in it. I saw Hancock and I Am Legend because they were scifi, and Hitch because it was a romantic comedy I could share with my wife. The other males below, I'll certainly consider--especially Damon and Di Caprio--but depends on the type of movie they're in. I will say, I do wish Christian Slater were still doing good work, for he'd certainly be on my list. For female actors, my list would have to include Judi Dench, Angela Bassett (keep hoping she finally finds the roles that utilize her massive talent), Meryl Streep (who's really impressed me with her continually good work as she gets older), Kimberly Elise (woefully underappreciated actress), Taraji P. Henson (hard not to be engaged with, even with unintentionally funny stuff like He don't love me no 'mo'! in Baby Boy), Cate Blanchett, Jodi Foster, Queen Latifah (good dramatic and comedic actress), Sanaa Lathan. They ought to list the actors guaranteed to kill a movie, to drive people away. For me, that would include Adam Sandler (don't get his humour), Pauly Shore (how does he get work?), Jim Carey (most of his stuff is too manic for me), David Spade (loved him on TV, can't abide his film work), Mila Jovovich (horrible movie choices), Kate Hudson (she's sure to star in wretched romantic comedies that make you gag). - Original Message - From: Tracey de Morsella tdli...@... To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com , CINQUE cinque3...@... Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 5:53:22 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [scifinoir2] Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office 12 February 2009 1:27 AM, PST Will Smith has again emerged as the film star whose name on the marquee guarantees a movie's success, according to most analysts. In Forbes magazine's Star Currency survey, Smith was the only film star to receive a perfect score of 10. Others in the top ten included: Leonardo DiCaprio , Angelina Jolie , Brad Pitt , Tom Hanks , George Clooney , Denzel Washington , Matt Damon , Jack Nicholson , and Julia Roberts .
[scifinoir2] 'Dollhouse's' Harry Lennix Is A Guardian With A Conscience
http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=3250 Television: Exclusive Interview: 'DOLLHOUSE'S' HARRY LENNIX IS A GUARDIAN WITH A CONSCIENCE The co-star plays the troubled protector of Eliza Dushku's Echo on the Joss Whedon series By ABBIE BERNSTEIN, Contributing Writer Published 2/12/2009 Whether youre into films, television or theatre, chances are good youve seen Harry Lennix. On the big screen, Lennix has been a towering, complex villain in TITUS, the film adaptation of William Shakespeares TITUS ANDRONICUS, and a glowering hero in the second and third MATRIX films. On stage, he recently performed in the Kennedy Center production of all ten of August Wilsons plays. On television, hes the President of the U.S. on LITTLE BRITAIN USA, was a regular on COMMANDER IN CHIEF and had recurring roles on 24 and ER, to name a few notable credits. Now Lennix costars on Joss Whedons new Fox series DOLLHOUSE (which debuts tomorrow night at 9:00 p.m. after the midseason debut of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES) as Boyd Langdon, the troubled protector of Eliza Dushkus character Echo, one of the few figures in the show visibly disturbed by the concept of continually wiping Echos personality and replacing it with a new one to fit each assignment. iF MAGAZINE: Would you describe Boyd as conscience-stricken? HARRY LENNIX: Yes, thats a very good way of putting it. I definitely would. iF: Is it hard to maintain that demeanor? LENNIX: No. Not in such a morally dubious place, an ethically [uncertain] place like the Dollhouse. Having a conscience is the only way to get through the day working for these people. iF: Do you know how you came to Joss Whedons attention? LENNIX: I went in and auditioned. The role was not offered to me. I think I was just submitted like everybody else was. I had just finished a series of plays at the Kennedy Center, and then the weekend that I came back, there was this audition, and I was lucky enough to get it. I know that Joss saw Titus and I think he was a fan of TITUS. I know hes a big Shakespearean reader and I think he was very taken with [TITUS director] Julie Taymors vision and quite liked that movie, so maybe that had something to do with it. iF: Were you ever primarily a Shakespearean actor? LENNIX: No. Im trying to think of anybody whos primarily a Shakespearean actor these days. I dont necessarily think anybody can afford it, unless you can get a season up at Ashland, Oregon or at the Royal Shakespeare Company. It is required now that you have multi disciplines when it comes to your craft, so no. Ive been going back and forth between theatre and film and television probably since 1992. I probably do now one or two plays a year and try to do one or two movies a year. iF: Were you familiar with Joss Whedons work before you became involved with DOLLHOUSE? LENNIX: I was familiar with FIREFLY, I was familiar with TOY STORY -- I had a nephew who loved it. I was a little bit familiar with BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, but not as familiar as some of his ardent fans. Im not really a sci-fi person. I didnt know that he was such a virtual icon. I had no idea that there was a kind of subculture of people who were devotees of his work. iF: Eliza Dushku and Dichen Lachman [who plays another Active, or doll] have both said theyre enjoying getting to play different people every week. Are you at all envious that your character has only one personality? LENNIX: No, not at all. I think young actors are always looking for a way to display their talent, because theres a lot of it, and that certainly applies to Eliza and Dichen. But I have more fun, really, and its more cohesive for me to have the stability of a character that you get to explore in depth, as opposed to range. iF: Just from the pilot, it looks like your character has a lot of back story. LENNIX: Yes. iF: Are we going to get to see that? LENNIX: I hope so. I hope that the show has the longevity where we really get to explore the past of a lot of other characters. I think were establishing who we are as these characters, and then if we have a second season, we will get to go back into what the past was that led them to this present. iF: Do you have any idea what youd like your characters back story to be? LENNIX: I have my own story [laughs]. I wouldnt want to say it, because if it turns out in the course of the series that Im way wrong, then I dont want to be [quoted about it]. iF: And if youre right, theyll go, You spoilered! Do you have a favorite aspect of Boyds character? LENNIX: The fact that I get to have action scenes is something Im really excited about. Before, I never really had a chance to have fights and beat up people and get beaten up, shoot people, get shot, so its really a lot of fun and its a great way to expand an aspect of my career which I wasnt aware how much I missed [as in] never experienced, missed as in felt the absence of. I never
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