tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post3095410323075439125..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 10 Dual RolesAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62251220627598357522016-03-03T15:55:51.117-05:002016-03-03T15:55:51.117-05:00I've never heard that omen before, very intere...I've never heard that omen before, very interesting. Very freaky.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-80267237756640568832016-02-27T22:01:33.119-05:002016-02-27T22:01:33.119-05:00Another great list! One little reminder though......Another great list! One little reminder though...in "La Double Vie de Veronique" while she's on a bus on a field trip she sees her doppelganger (a ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart) in the street. <br /><br />Legend has it that if you come face to face with your doppelgänger, it's an omen or warning of death — for both you and your twin. Because of this, if you see a replica of yourself, run for your life. If you keep seeing your doppelganger, chances are that your days are numbered, because you'll soon see your demise.<br /><br />The puppeteer at the end answers her question as to why there are 2 of every puppet to which he answers, "One always wears out faster so we have a replacement ready." (or words to that effect)<br /><br />bAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-35759058819235596132015-06-03T19:13:23.382-04:002015-06-03T19:13:23.382-04:00Yeah, I had a little trouble with that one. It was...Yeah, I had a little trouble with that one. It was okay. I did enjoy the music and cinematography though.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47877188106149739972015-06-02T14:32:12.724-04:002015-06-02T14:32:12.724-04:00Jesse Eisenberg in The Double as Simon and James.
...Jesse Eisenberg in The Double as Simon and James.<br />I kind of struggle to decide whether of not the film was a pretentious piece of shit or a brilliant movie. Either way it was a lot of fun, I love Mia Wasikowska in general, the film had great music and cinematography and Jesse Eisenberg was absolutely perfect in the role.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11436326944829752982014-12-23T13:24:57.154-05:002014-12-23T13:24:57.154-05:00To me, there's nothing particularly impressive...To me, there's nothing particularly impressive about the Paul Sunday character. One good scene, but not Top 10 worthy.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-82156574276923502562014-12-23T05:38:13.184-05:002014-12-23T05:38:13.184-05:00Paul Dano in There Will Be Blood as Paul & Eli...Paul Dano in There Will Be Blood as Paul & Eli Sunday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57670081217373970352014-05-12T12:42:08.119-04:002014-05-12T12:42:08.119-04:00I JCVD in JCVD. Really, I thought that was such a ...I JCVD in JCVD. Really, I thought that was such a ballsy meta role, and he absolutely killed it. I'd love to watch that film again, in fact.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-54348938887016287032014-05-09T20:15:45.367-04:002014-05-09T20:15:45.367-04:00This might be very off topic, but did you ever wat...This might be very off topic, but did you ever watch the movie JCVD? Who knew Van Damme could deliver such a raw and powerful performance. I would say it was awards worthy. But of course the Academy was never gonna recognize The Muscles from Brussels.Henrik J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12675100900709348187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57244493852823256022014-05-05T00:18:35.473-04:002014-05-05T00:18:35.473-04:00I respect the hell out of those actors who contrib...I respect the hell out of those actors who contributed multiple roles in Cloud Atlas - certainly no easy feat - but I just couldn't fully get into that film. Again, I appreciated it, but as a whole, it just wasn't quite for me.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74741486197131713852014-05-04T10:48:03.324-04:002014-05-04T10:48:03.324-04:00I recently saw the film Cloud Atlas and loved it. ...I recently saw the film Cloud Atlas and loved it. There were many performers inhabiting multiple characters in this one, with Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, and several others. And having seen the film as a child and fallen in love with it, I will always hold a place in my heart for the original The Parent Trap with Hayley Mills.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-66474644891534770042014-04-28T11:28:57.309-04:002014-04-28T11:28:57.309-04:00Haha, that's awesome. So funny how that works....Haha, that's awesome. So funny how that works. I really love him in that film. And a question: have you seen Leaving Las Vegas. For me, that's the performance that earns Cage a career pass. Flawless.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67086515802188806732014-04-27T08:55:32.231-04:002014-04-27T08:55:32.231-04:00Given that Nicolas Cage continually disappoints me...Given that Nicolas Cage continually disappoints me, it comes as some surprise that my favorite performance by him is the one in which we get TWO Cage for the price of ONE! :) Glad to see Adaptation so high on this list Alex.Danhttp://www.top10films.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-80994493322031063542014-04-23T18:28:02.696-04:002014-04-23T18:28:02.696-04:00Thanks man! I agree, if done right, a dual role is...Thanks man! I agree, if done right, a dual role is endlessly interesting.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-309379208122692432014-04-23T12:52:34.412-04:002014-04-23T12:52:34.412-04:00Excellent post, I always love to see an actor or a...Excellent post, I always love to see an actor or actress essay a dual role, it always seems so interesting. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38538246384139059552014-04-17T11:39:23.373-04:002014-04-17T11:39:23.373-04:00Thanks Eric! I hope Enemy makes it to VOD/DVD soon...Thanks Eric! I hope Enemy makes it to VOD/DVD soon. It really got a shit limited release, which is such a shame. There is most definitely an audience for that film, but you have to give that audience a chance to see the damn thing!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57894627259067360432014-04-17T11:38:11.621-04:002014-04-17T11:38:11.621-04:00Thanks buddy! Moon was the one I tossed around a l...Thanks buddy! Moon was the one I tossed around a lot. It was definitely a hard call there, because Rockwell did it all in that film. In fact, I need to give that flick another watch. It's been years.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-80912180789131161682014-04-17T11:37:05.789-04:002014-04-17T11:37:05.789-04:00Thanks Ruth! If you like Irons, you're gonna l...Thanks Ruth! If you like Irons, you're gonna love Dead Ringers. He's so good in that film, twice. Trippy little flick too - Cronenberg knows no bounds.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47356997627977585622014-04-17T11:36:18.596-04:002014-04-17T11:36:18.596-04:00Thanks! Adjani's transformation in Possession ...Thanks! Adjani's transformation in Possession is so insane, isn't it? I just love her in that film. Ohhh, I hope you enjoy Enemy. It's a total mindfuck, so it could go either way.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-5655307887451006332014-04-16T20:37:45.273-04:002014-04-16T20:37:45.273-04:00This is a great list, man, and no doubt Peter Sell...This is a great list, man, and no doubt Peter Sellers had to be #1. I'm *really* curious to see Enemy, and I'm bummed I missed its short theatrical run here. Will be hitting that up on VOD/DVD, whichever comes first.Eric @ The Warning Signhttp://www.thewarningsign.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70477368649281214802014-04-16T19:52:13.457-04:002014-04-16T19:52:13.457-04:00Nice list man! Other than Sam Rockwell missing the...Nice list man! Other than Sam Rockwell missing the top 10, I can't complain. (Though, I need to see Possession and Enemy.) My top 5 would be similar, except I might replace Chaplin and Gyllenhaal with Rockwell and Jacob.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23367961471094428012014-04-16T15:54:37.001-04:002014-04-16T15:54:37.001-04:00Fantastic idea for a list here Alex, wish I had se...Fantastic idea for a list here Alex, wish I had seen more on the list. But out of the ones I've seen, totally agree w/ Nic Cage and Peter Sellers. I've been meaning to see Dead Ringers, love Jeremy Irons, especially TWO of him in a film :Druthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-27507878070266474632014-04-16T15:31:16.382-04:002014-04-16T15:31:16.382-04:00Great list, so glad to see Watts here, it's my...Great list, so glad to see Watts here, it's my favorite performance of all time. Adjani looks so different in Possession playing those two characters, when I first saw the film the green eyes were so insane I wasn't even sure it's the same actress.<br /><br />If I find some time this weekend I may finally see Enemy :)s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16581898811901587442014-04-16T14:02:42.448-04:002014-04-16T14:02:42.448-04:00Ha, thanks man! You gotta love the JCVD dual role....Ha, thanks man! You gotta love the JCVD dual role. I mean... Jesus, one of that guy is enough, but when it's multiplied, look out.<br /><br />As for the other flicks, I gotta admit, I'd love to read one of your posts on Possession. I'm not sure you'd <i>like</i> it, but you'd have some great things to say about it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30159330086686864392014-04-16T14:00:07.251-04:002014-04-16T14:00:07.251-04:00Thanks! Considering Lynch's Best Director Osca...Thanks! Considering Lynch's Best Director Oscar nom, I am stunned that Watts didn't get recognized for that role. Nothing would've stopped Halle Berry that year, but still, Watts more than deserved a nomination.<br /><br />Per your BEE comment... wow, I like you even more now. I feel the same exact way about his work. I got connected to his prose via my interest in the American Psycho film. I read that book and immediately bought all of his books. I reread all of them every few years, to see how they're different. Of course, they're the same, it's me who has changed. I love that.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-5920519203425725542014-04-16T13:56:43.829-04:002014-04-16T13:56:43.829-04:00Whoa, whoa. Whoa. No Van Dammage? I'm pretty s...Whoa, whoa. Whoa. No Van Dammage? I'm pretty sure there was a ten-year period where he was contractually obligated to play two people, one having a scar on his face.<br /><br />Oh, wait, you meant 'good' dual roles. My bad.<br /><br />Seriously, I love the inclusion of Eddie Murphy here, in addition to Nic Cage in Adaptation. I would mention the others....yeesh...had I actually seen any of those movies. To be fair, Imy eyes have seen Mulholland Dr....my brain was, um, late to the party.<br /><br />Great post, as always!m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.com