shah269 0 #51 April 7, 2010 He was very good in Syriana http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS3GFnSGOfkLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #52 April 7, 2010 QuoteHe was very good in Syriana http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS3GFnSGOfk The clip they show here was my favorite part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR6jdM8MVUk"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #53 April 7, 2010 QuoteWhat I mean is--w/r/t a future Clooney role I would like to see--I think Clooney is capable of playing a main character that is dark, distrubing with a sick habit or desire. Not a two-dollar horror film, but a good thriller. That would be cool, he has the look. I just don't think he's good enough to pull off a serious performance like that so far out of his comfort zone. I put him in with (as a lesser version) of guys like Jack Nicholson, Tommy Lee Jones, or Samuel Jackson - guys that pretty much play the same role in every single movie they star in. Cashing in on the type casting. (nods to a couple of Jack's films where he stepped out his 'typical' style, About Schmidt was one - but I hated that movie even though I thought he did something new with himself in it) Give me former comedians (without the pretensions of the so-called 'arteeeests') that really know how to pretend and you see some of the best performances and performance ranges - I really think Robin Williams, Jim Carey, Will Smith and the like have amazing range and talent and aren't just "one character" actors. edit: wow, my spelling is atrocious today ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #54 April 7, 2010 Quote Quote it was very funny, but only for those that likely enjoy tangential humor So what are you saying; mathematicians only? sure, why not ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #55 April 7, 2010 Largely agree with your assessment of the fore-mentioned comedians--Jim Carrey, especially. I love him. I do not know I have noticed that about Nicholson. I think the difference is, I love Nicholson, but Clooney annoys me. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #56 April 9, 2010 Quote I do not know I have noticed that about Nicholson. I think the difference is, I love Nicholson, but Clooney annoys me. Nicholson played crazy (Shining) and grumpy (As good as it gets), tough (the Marine Col). Believable. I think he could be grumpy and crazy in his real life. Clooney has tried tough, but he comes across like a department store manager playing Bad Cop. He doesn't do it any better than everyday people if they tried. As Mr. Charming... seems like a grown up In-Sync member. Maybe that is just a lack of interest in watching a movie with that role. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #57 April 9, 2010 As Good as it Gets is tied with Forest Gump as my all-time favorite movie. I think I have, like, 10 or 20 movies tied for second. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
