Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 154

CoasterMatt · 01-15-2007, 10:56 PM

It was fun to see Hugh Laurie at Universal with a group of people who didn't believe it was really him because he was speaking with a British accent.

Strangler Lewis · 01-15-2007, 11:54 PM

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I think that was his first big role. I know one of his first was Fast Times At Ridgemont High.

I thought "Valley Girl" was his "next big thing" movie. Then "Birdy" was his first big serious movie. I thought it and he were terrible.

innerSpaceman · 01-16-2007, 09:20 AM

Ok, so Cage was great in everything from Raising Arizona on. Go back and look at other great actors' earliest works. Sometimes the progression from crappy to outstanding is part of the awesomeness.

And Hugh Laurie, imo, gave the best acceptance speech at the Globes last night. His sardonic take on awards-season booty-gift overload was really funny. Perhaps not as drop-dead laugh-out-loud as Sasha Baron Cohen's speech, but Laurie's dry wit and appropos topic was more appreciated at this end.

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MouseWife · 01-16-2007, 09:35 AM

He was awesome in 'Raising Arizona'.

LSPoorEeyorick · 01-16-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

And Hugh Laurie, imo, gave the best acceptance speech at the Globes last night. His sardonic take on awards-season booty-gift overload was really funny. Perhaps not as drop-dead laugh-out-loud as Sasha Baron Cohen's speech, but Laurie's dry wit and appropos topic was more appreciated at this end.

Ditto on our end. Crass potty humor is always good for a laugh (and indeed, we did laugh) but "they smell of new-mown grass" is in more alignment with my taste.

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Gemini Cricket · 01-16-2007, 10:32 AM

I vote for Meryl Streep for best speech. She was wonderful.

Although, I'm happy for all the Brits that won last night.

Alex · 01-16-2007, 10:37 AM

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Ok, so Cage was great in everything from Raising Arizona on.

I'm not a fan of Raising Arizona so I can't say that I am able to separate Cage from the rest. However, to that blanket statement I feel compelled to say:

Amos & Andrew, Trapped in Paradise, Snake Eyes, The Family Man, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, and National Treasure.

I think he is very much a mixed bag as a performer.

Not Afraid · 01-16-2007, 11:22 AM

Best Acceptance Speech by a Dramatic Actress: Meryl Streep
Best Acceptance Speech by a Completely Adorable Brit: Hugh Laurie

Alex · 01-16-2007, 12:20 PM

I watched about 15 minutes of red carpet arrivals while eating dinner last night.

I could physically feel the brain cells dying.

Strangler Lewis · 01-16-2007, 12:42 PM

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I'm not a fan of Raising Arizona so I can't say that I am able to separate Cage from the rest. However, to that blanket statement I feel compelled to say:

Amos & Andrew, Trapped in Paradise, Snake Eyes, The Family Man, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, and National Treasure.

I think he is very much a mixed bag as a performer.

Agreed. I even thought he was too over the top in "Leaving Las Vegas."

But I did like The Family Man.

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Ok, so Cage was great in everything from Raising Arizona on. Go back and look at other great actors' earliest works. Sometimes the progression from crappy to outstanding is part of the awesomeness. And Hugh Laurie, imo, gave the best acceptance speech at the Globes last night. His sardonic take on awards-season booty-gift overload was really funny. Perhaps not as drop-dead laugh-out-loud as Sasha Baron Cohen's speech, but Laurie's dry wit and appropos topic was more appreciated at this end. . Last edited by innerSpaceman : 01-16-2007 at 08:06 PM.
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01-16-2007, 10:32 AM	#1536
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I vote for Meryl Streep for best speech. She was wonderful. Although, I'm happy for all the Brits that won last night.
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01-16-2007, 12:20 PM	#1539
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I watched about 15 minutes of red carpet arrivals while eating dinner last night. I could physically feel the brain cells dying.
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