tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post2849165952699076549..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 10 Unsung Performances in David Fincher FilmsAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14075778713310404322015-03-09T12:14:21.799-04:002015-03-09T12:14:21.799-04:00My absolute favorite Fincher performance is Pitt i...My absolute favorite Fincher performance is Pitt in Se7en. He went all in there, and I love it. Pike is great in Gone Girl as well. A tough call.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32719952499283822452015-03-07T16:16:55.975-05:002015-03-07T16:16:55.975-05:00When I first watch The Social Network, I couldn...When I first watch The Social Network, I couldn't take my eyes of Rooney Mara. I agree one of the best Fincher-directed performances. But the best would probably be Brad Pitt in Fight Club or Rooney Mara in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-29623770352967544292014-11-10T12:45:52.786-05:002014-11-10T12:45:52.786-05:00Thanks buddy!Thanks buddy!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18232172915511093532014-11-08T15:11:43.463-05:002014-11-08T15:11:43.463-05:00Oh, the cast of Zodiac is wonderful, and there cou...Oh, the cast of Zodiac is wonderful, and there couldn't be another choice for #1. Dig the John Getz mention as well. Nice list man.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73119256227545419052014-10-09T20:03:23.049-04:002014-10-09T20:03:23.049-04:00Thanks! Indeed, what a perfect way to begin a birt...Thanks! Indeed, what a perfect way to begin a birthday! She owns that moment. I love her work there.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11734796852589389072014-10-09T13:20:51.928-04:002014-10-09T13:20:51.928-04:00OH, yes, Rooney Mara! I saw that film in the cinem...OH, yes, Rooney Mara! I saw that film in the cinema on the morning of my birthday and from that opening scene, I knew it was going to be a great film (and day -- how could it not have, with that perfect beginning)? Wonderful post, Alex!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-33724915219656109952014-10-08T13:20:00.120-04:002014-10-08T13:20:00.120-04:00Ah, easily my favorite scene in the movie. I love ...Ah, easily my favorite scene in the movie. I love the humanity in Koteas' acting. So, so good.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49145163919546706802014-10-07T19:41:03.524-04:002014-10-07T19:41:03.524-04:00I completely agree with the inclusion of Koteas he...I completely agree with the inclusion of Koteas here. I am not a huge Fincher fan but I would have watched Benjamin Button simply for that one scene...Kelly Wilsonhttp://ponderingsofapriest.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51600960255478224442014-10-07T18:56:58.470-04:002014-10-07T18:56:58.470-04:00She's so good, right? I love her line delivery...She's so good, right? I love her line delivery of that line as well. And I love that Fincher saves that shot for just that one line. That's perfect direction right there.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-20399732240624208312014-10-07T18:20:18.045-04:002014-10-07T18:20:18.045-04:00LOVE that Rooney Mara is your number one, she seri...LOVE that Rooney Mara is your number one, she seriously has my favourite performance of that film (even though everyone is so bloody fantastic in that film). Just that one part when it closes in on her face and says "it'll be because you're an asshole" is just utterly perfect.Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63689472020568796942014-10-07T18:14:34.083-04:002014-10-07T18:14:34.083-04:00That's so cool that her work is getting adapte...That's so cool that her work is getting adapted. Definitely going to track down her stuff ASAP. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-44944382356354567522014-10-07T15:41:55.371-04:002014-10-07T15:41:55.371-04:00I'm reading your GG review now and I think you...I'm reading your GG review now and I think you'll LOVE her books. Her dialogue is so realistic and the story structure is always so awesome - for example in Dark Places the story goes back and forth between many days in the present and one day in the past and whenever we find out about something in present day chapter it's elaborated on in the past chapter, it has an amazing narrative flow. Sharp Objects is almost as good as Gone Girl - it's one of the most disturbing books I've ever read - it's kinda like darker, sicker Twin Peaks. I don't think Dark Places adaptation will be particularly good - some casting choices are so weird - but I cannot wait for Sharp Objects to become a TV series.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-20744388149776483922014-10-07T14:37:58.982-04:002014-10-07T14:37:58.982-04:00Thank YOU for reading! That's such a hard thin...Thank YOU for reading! That's such a hard thing to decide, rewatch movies you love, or tackle new films that may or may not be any good. Although, of all of Fincher's films, I think Zodiac would make the best double feature with Gone Girl. So, so good.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17052480371888879242014-10-07T14:36:35.011-04:002014-10-07T14:36:35.011-04:00I really want to read Flynn's work now. I made...I really want to read Flynn's work now. I made it through 100 pages of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and it wasn't really my thing. Too dense, too plain. Love the movies though.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60247589240901588242014-10-07T07:57:43.379-04:002014-10-07T07:57:43.379-04:00The thing about Zodiac is spot on.. man, I love th...The thing about Zodiac is spot on.. man, I love that movie.. I should rewatch it before I see Gone Girl but then again, so many unseen movies to watch that I doubt I have time to revisit my favorites for a long time. Never go on a holiday, you fall behind so much that your head will hurt. Now, back to my schedule of movies/shows I need to watch today/tomorrow.<br /><br />Thanks for a giid Fincher read, love reading about his work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67234653527716690222014-10-04T13:07:43.363-04:002014-10-04T13:07:43.363-04:00Never read the trilogy, no. I heard they were kind...Never read the trilogy, no. I heard they were kinda average books so I settled for watching the movies, the character of Lisbeth is fascinating but she is the main attraction really. With Flynn's novels for example strong female character is just one of the many awesome things so I literally read all 3 of her books in 2 weeks.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51255269377812820492014-10-03T18:34:16.031-04:002014-10-03T18:34:16.031-04:00I think Coon has a big bright film career ahead of...I think Coon has a big bright film career ahead of her. She's a raw, natural talent.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-12162149061750043292014-10-03T18:33:27.954-04:002014-10-03T18:33:27.954-04:00Have you read the books? I wonder if they expand o...Have you read the books? I wonder if they expand on Dragan at all. Such a cool dude.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81150883059860888972014-10-03T18:32:46.179-04:002014-10-03T18:32:46.179-04:00That cast is so stacked. Glad you were able to che...That cast is so stacked. Glad you were able to check the film out!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61562181117297766462014-10-03T18:27:00.046-04:002014-10-03T18:27:00.046-04:00So much yes to everyone in Zodiac. I watched that ...So much yes to everyone in Zodiac. I watched that for the first time recently, and I thought the whole cast was tremendous! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19961443004733141622014-10-03T17:27:49.512-04:002014-10-03T17:27:49.512-04:00Yeah he is, but in the story filled with the men w...Yeah he is, but in the story filled with the men who rape and hurt women Craig was good guy by definition for not doing that. It's actually disturbing how this is how it is in life - so many men are violent towards women that the one who is not is already amazing, even though Mikael himself cheats on his girlfriend and I thought as subtly as it was indicated, it was clear he has a bit of a drinking problem going on.<br /><br />As for Dragan I thought he was a guy who met Lisbeth one day, learned what happened to her and was so overwhelmed and shocked it would make him feel like shit if he was ever anything but nice and protective of her. Visnjic did wonders here, I so hope they will make the sequels and these guys return.<br /><br />I loved how when Armstrong got out of the car he walked into his home and a woman embraced him and that was the last we saw of hm. I loved how Fincher let him go and didn't drag him into this mess again.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-54660591977172015472014-10-03T16:03:50.280-04:002014-10-03T16:03:50.280-04:00It's so great to hear you're such a fan of...It's so great to hear you're such a fan of "Gone Girl". The film is nothing short of incredible, it's a cinematic wonder. And yeah, Coon brings a humanity to her role that makes her performance priceless. Also glad to hear you love Mara's video game line in "The Social Network" that much.Stergiosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23750386566762577902014-10-03T15:26:10.862-04:002014-10-03T15:26:10.862-04:00Thanks :)Thanks :)Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85416453421747113292014-10-03T15:25:54.596-04:002014-10-03T15:25:54.596-04:00I love hearing all of this Rooney praise. I had no...I love hearing all of this Rooney praise. I had no idea people liked her in that movie as much as I do!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81241784970341705912014-10-03T15:25:25.118-04:002014-10-03T15:25:25.118-04:00I loved seeing Visnjic on your GWTDT post as well....I loved seeing Visnjic on your GWTDT post as well. Craig's character is kind to Lisbeth for a few reasons, an obvious one being the romantic aspect of their relationship. But Dragan is kind because he <i>can be</i>, you know? I love that about him.<br /><br />Cox lying down in the car is hysterical. And Edwards telling Ruffalo that he's retiring is such a touching moment. Gotta throw in the towel at some point.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com