tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post1876134759084566509..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 15 Male Performances of 2012Alex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11579003546296677192013-01-25T12:25:01.266-05:002013-01-25T12:25:01.266-05:00My man, Oslo is so very good. I was late to it as ...My man, Oslo is so very good. I was late to it as well, but really happy when I finally sat down and watched it. Just a fantastic little movie.<br /><br />Those trio of performances in Django were amazing. And I agree, damn nice to see De Niro back in the game.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61229679772585006512013-01-24T22:22:17.768-05:002013-01-24T22:22:17.768-05:00I have to watch Oslo, August 31st! There's bee...I have to watch Oslo, August 31st! There's been so much love thrown its way on these year-end lists. <br />When it comes to the performances out of Django Unchained, I'd rate that of Christoph Waltz as the best no doubt, closely followed by the underrated Samuel L. Jackson and then that by Leo DiCaprio. <br /><br />PS. It's nice to see Robert De Niro back on these kind of lists after many years playing forgettable characters in very weak films. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75107648931374525902013-01-21T10:38:11.394-05:002013-01-21T10:38:11.394-05:00Yeah man, nothing at all against DDL, but there we...Yeah man, nothing at all against DDL, but there were just a handful of other performances that hit me harder this year. Lie is just so good. So so good.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51978620865351098282013-01-20T11:22:10.347-05:002013-01-20T11:22:10.347-05:00Wow, bit of a shocker to see Daniel Day-Lewis rank...Wow, bit of a shocker to see Daniel Day-Lewis ranked so low, but I can't argue about any of your choices. Denzel was amazing in Flight, ditto with Joaquin in The Master. Also really happy to see Anders Danielsen Lie recognized -- I would love to see him take on more roles.Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49038101482576419672013-01-17T11:41:07.509-05:002013-01-17T11:41:07.509-05:00I highly recommend Flight. Many do not, but damn, ...I highly recommend Flight. Many do not, but damn, Washington just killed it in that movie. Schoenaerts blew my mind in Rust and Bone. That scene with the ice? I mean... wow.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-13513420778882934212013-01-17T03:10:02.497-05:002013-01-17T03:10:02.497-05:00You make me want to see Flight even more. Surprise...You make me want to see Flight even more. Surprised to see Matthias Schoenaerts, but I get your appraisal to him. He was indeed animalistic and was more into physics rather than emotional. I guess his turning point might've not drastic, but pretty significant.Andinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45542763881306919322013-01-16T14:07:33.482-05:002013-01-16T14:07:33.482-05:00Fantastic picks. The combative emotion between Hof...Fantastic picks. The combative emotion between Hoffman and Phoenix was the best part about that movie to me. Who is The Master, indeed.<br /><br />Also, love seeing Fass on your list. Really wanted to include him. Love his work in that.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-65962399371207219232013-01-16T02:22:01.675-05:002013-01-16T02:22:01.675-05:00My Top 5:
1a). Joaquin Phoenix in The Master
1b). ...My Top 5:<br />1a). Joaquin Phoenix in The Master<br />1b). Phillip Seymour Hoffman in The Master <br />3). Daniel Day Lewis in Lincoln<br />4). Michael Fassbender in Prometheus <br />5). Dwight Henry in Beasts of Southern Wild<br />Love all the picks here on your list, just I think the dynamic between Hoffman and Phoenix is unlike anything I've ever seen. Who really is 'The Master' in the end? Jeffhttp://cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7888401398148421032013-01-15T22:09:43.879-05:002013-01-15T22:09:43.879-05:00Hell yeah! He was so fierce yet blasé. Really exci...Hell yeah! He was so fierce yet blasé. Really exciting stuff.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36400810740179642292013-01-15T22:09:04.781-05:002013-01-15T22:09:04.781-05:00No lie, Peña was number 17. I really wanted to inc...No lie, Peña was number 17. I really wanted to include him here, both of them actually. They were both remarkable. And damn man, you have some damn fine flicks coming your way!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-100403154329999612013-01-15T21:11:06.384-05:002013-01-15T21:11:06.384-05:00I loved Jason Clarke in ZDT, so glad you included ...I loved Jason Clarke in ZDT, so glad you included him!!!Alex Thomashttp://timeforafilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89453899054390418642013-01-15T18:19:42.315-05:002013-01-15T18:19:42.315-05:00Haven't seen Flight/ZD30/SLP in Aus yet (all a...Haven't seen Flight/ZD30/SLP in Aus yet (all are being released on the same day - busy week coming up from 31st Jan!), nor have we got Django or Lincoln, so most of these I'm still to see.<br /><br />Any love for Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena in End of Watch? They'd almost have to be put in under the one entry, so connected were they. Vastly underrated and underseen.Cam Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76642233919562366322013-01-15T14:53:11.203-05:002013-01-15T14:53:11.203-05:00De Niro just reaaally rocked that role, didn't...De Niro just reaaally rocked that role, didn't he? <br /><br />And hey man, it was a great year for acting. Loved the hell out of Bradley's work. Even though he isn't here, I adored what he did in SLP.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24300445207899353202013-01-15T14:52:02.638-05:002013-01-15T14:52:02.638-05:00Nice! Four outta five ain't bad, my friend. It...Nice! Four outta five ain't bad, my friend. It was a battle of Schoenaerts vs. Denzel for the top spot, but either way, their respective work just crushed me this year.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89664893186695882752013-01-15T14:50:30.751-05:002013-01-15T14:50:30.751-05:00Nice man, really glad you dig the choices. I think...Nice man, really glad you dig the choices. I think it's cool that Hoffman has received <i>some</i> recognition, but Gere... damn man. Nothing. Real shame.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73661896902799840012013-01-15T14:49:17.569-05:002013-01-15T14:49:17.569-05:00Lavant is superb. In. Deed. And yes, more people d...Lavant is superb. In. Deed. And yes, more people definitely need to see Oslo... whatta film.<br /><br />Thanks for reading, Ruth! Glad you liked the list!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63134805700328853312013-01-15T12:50:02.093-05:002013-01-15T12:50:02.093-05:00Awesome picks man, love that we have so many in co...Awesome picks man, love that we have so many in common. I get what you're saying about Denzel but yeah, obviously I flipped over his work there. Always a pleasure to add flicks to your watchlist!!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59679863800707385652013-01-15T12:46:39.985-05:002013-01-15T12:46:39.985-05:00Thanks man!Thanks man!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69888379721814421792013-01-15T00:42:07.346-05:002013-01-15T00:42:07.346-05:00Great picks indeed, especially De Niro's being...Great picks indeed, especially De Niro's being so high. A hell of a comeback. <br />But no Bradley? (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-53212340676325683062013-01-14T22:17:41.517-05:002013-01-14T22:17:41.517-05:00Fine picks as usual. Glad to see Schoenaerts so hi...Fine picks as usual. Glad to see Schoenaerts so high and McConaughey on here twice. Early next week I'll post my personal ballot, but you've listed 4 of my Best Actor nominees. :)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38057353261343901362013-01-14T21:38:31.998-05:002013-01-14T21:38:31.998-05:00Maybe I'll rewatch it someday.Maybe I'll rewatch it someday. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38948121643887413372013-01-14T21:13:49.579-05:002013-01-14T21:13:49.579-05:00I haven't made a list yet but I think we'l...I haven't made a list yet but I think we'll have quite a few commons if I do. Loved Washington despite my reservations, Lavant just killed it - probably my favourite, Anders Danielsen Lee, Trintignant, Phoenix, Waltz - All great choices. However, I am more happy to see Hoffman and Gere make the list. I loved both the performances but hardly anybody talks about them any more. SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89629967203296415812013-01-14T19:11:30.825-05:002013-01-14T19:11:30.825-05:00Denis Lavant is superb!! I was so excited when I k...Denis Lavant is superb!! I was so excited when I knew he was going to be in Holy Motors, cause I'd just seen him for the first time in Beau Travail. Also, not enough people have seen Oslo, 31 August!<br /><br />I can't wait to see Django Unchained and Silver Linings Playbook!! Great list Alex!!!!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175638828147935702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62456770340430774672013-01-14T18:24:42.742-05:002013-01-14T18:24:42.742-05:00For me my top ten would have to be:
1. Joaquin Ph...For me my top ten would have to be:<br /><br />1. Joaquin Phoenix - The Master<br />2. Leonardo Dicaprio - Django Unchained<br />3. Philip Seymour Hoffman - The Master<br />4. Bradley Cooper - Silver Linings<br />5. Daniel Day-Lewis - Lincoln<br />6. Jason Clarke - Zero Dark Thirty<br />7. Jamie Foxx - Django<br />8. Jack Black - Bernie<br />9. De Niro - Silver Linings<br />10. Ezra Miller - The Perks of Being a Wallflower<br /><br />I was a fan of Denzel's work in Flight but certainly not the same extent as you. It wasn't really a "great" performance in my mind. I feel like he was definitely out-performed by Foxx and Black and would've loved to see either of them get a nomination even though that was extremely unlikely. Of course that's just my opinion and the minority opinion as well. All in all it was great year for acting. Great write up. I've got another 8 films to add to my watchlist thanks to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63933554462154005772013-01-14T18:11:50.010-05:002013-01-14T18:11:50.010-05:00Great list as usual.Great list as usual.Shane Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527212913193906828noreply@blogger.com