tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post6064449218051695801..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: My Favorite Scene: InceptionAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-42791587790351152492013-10-21T23:35:34.450-04:002013-10-21T23:35:34.450-04:00So glad you like this scene. As to your second par...So glad you like this scene. As to your second paragraph, I love what you said there. Couldn't agree more. Murphy is such a uniquely skilled actor of emotional expression; he simply never falters. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-5338804416651149322013-10-16T17:00:31.619-04:002013-10-16T17:00:31.619-04:00I love the way Fischer looks when he looks that su...I love the way Fischer looks when he looks that subtle moment at Cobb. Like he first seems to remembers something, or seems to realize he remembers Cobbs face then a moment later thinks "thats not possible" or "it was just a dream" or "oh thats the guy who gave me my passport back thats why I remember him". And then he focusses back on his normal life things life as is was is just a memory of something unrelevant and continues with his life.<br /><br /><br />When watching back the slow motion gif images people sometimes make of Cillians performances I noticed he often shows several stages of emotion and subtle facial expressions in only a few seconds, allowing almost to follow what happens in the mind of his character. He is a master of subtle acting, he does not need to make his character go cry or laugh to show they have a whole world of emotion going on on the inside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-78690250103493329582012-07-20T08:29:01.365-04:002012-07-20T08:29:01.365-04:00It is definitely very close to being my favorite N...It is definitely very close to being my favorite Nolan film. I think a guy like you will appreciate how taken I am with it when I say it is the 21st century's 2001. So fucking epic. Indeed.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-84178805469052803042012-07-20T08:21:26.546-04:002012-07-20T08:21:26.546-04:00Nice man, glad to hear you like this flick and thi...Nice man, glad to hear you like this flick and this scene in particular. I think one of the reasons I like Nolan so much is that he makes these big action blockbusters, but he actually let's his actors act, as opposed to just running and screaming and shooting and bitching. His characters have heart.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49731728294801374942012-07-20T08:19:15.317-04:002012-07-20T08:19:15.317-04:00Eh, it's okay.Eh, it's okay.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6419307164759995082012-07-19T23:46:37.589-04:002012-07-19T23:46:37.589-04:00I love this scene, and I fucking love Inception. I...I love this scene, and I fucking love Inception. I think it's Nolan's best film, and moments like these are amazing. I really want to rewatch this now, such an epic and detailed film.Tylerhttp://magnoliaforever.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-27334500730606758712012-07-19T22:11:29.153-04:002012-07-19T22:11:29.153-04:00Inception is my favourite of Nolan's films. I ...Inception is my favourite of Nolan's films. I am mesmerized every time I watch it. The film is memorable for its action sequences and balancing of time periods, but it also has brilliant moments of character and acting, and this scene is one of the best. Murphy was great in this. So was Leo, Hardy and Marion. Love Steven's analysis of it. I always thought Murphy was thinking this: "Did something just happen?"Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50740410400203112552012-07-19T18:45:28.637-04:002012-07-19T18:45:28.637-04:00Inception is a decent movie. Right Alex?Inception is a decent movie. Right Alex?Sam Fragosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974858608988634583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-695332752772084232012-07-19T15:04:51.115-04:002012-07-19T15:04:51.115-04:00I completely understand what you're talking ab...I completely understand what you're talking about, and I'm glad to see that you understood what I was "going for" with my watching yourself riff there.<br /><br />The art of communication without actually speaking is one of the most crucial elements to acting, in my opinion. It's why I thought Gosling's work in Drive spoke volumes.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91224214385228784432012-07-19T15:02:43.638-04:002012-07-19T15:02:43.638-04:00Sati's brilliant, isn't she? If you're...Sati's brilliant, isn't she? If you're not reading her blog regularly, I highly recommend it! <br /><br />http://cinematiccorner.blogspot.com/Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24609162219802080842012-07-19T14:30:50.355-04:002012-07-19T14:30:50.355-04:00What a great comment! Now I may rent this movie ag...What a great comment! Now I may rent this movie again just to re-watch the ending.Stephaniehttp://eclecticbooksandmovies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8483546959630835922012-07-19T14:29:27.657-04:002012-07-19T14:29:27.657-04:00You made an excellent point about how difficult it...You made an excellent point about how difficult it is to develop a refined awareness of one's body movements -- it's one of the things that makes acting such a complex art. I hate seeing myself on tape because ... well, it punctures my denial about how much frigging weight I've gained ... but also because I feel like I'm looking at a completely different person. Apparently, I'm very unaware of my own movements and what I convey through my body language. Despite the fact that 85% of communication is said to be non-verbal. Realizing this makes me admire actors all the more.Stephaniehttp://eclecticbooksandmovies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21039001303074048062012-07-19T08:31:07.265-04:002012-07-19T08:31:07.265-04:00See, I love this. I love that although a person ma...See, I love this. I love that although a person may not like a movie as a whole, they are able to appreciate fantastic little moments like this one. 'Tis why I love your blogging!<br /><br />Fantastic insight from you here, and I simply could not agree more.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-65919091267073904862012-07-18T20:59:49.644-04:002012-07-18T20:59:49.644-04:00What a fantastic post. For me Inception is far fro...What a fantastic post. For me Inception is far from great but those last few minutes are fantastic, it was almost worth seeing the film just for this and "Time" in the background. Murphy was incredible, for me him and cotiliard left everyone miles away with the quality of their acting. The looks you mentioned are a true evidence for talent of those actors - in those short moments they packed so much emotion. I love the pride and happines on Page and Levitt's face, the shock on Dicaprio's and that curious melancholic look on Murphy's. Wordless but most emotional scene from the film.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17475932875429974862012-07-18T16:09:33.711-04:002012-07-18T16:09:33.711-04:00@Evan: Never come across "House", going ...@Evan: Never come across "House", going to give trailer a looksee! Thanks for the infoChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-68125825964894060602012-07-18T16:06:44.847-04:002012-07-18T16:06:44.847-04:00Shiiiiit you told me about that one a while ago di...Shiiiiit you told me about that one a while ago didn't you? I gotta check that out soon, sounded nuts.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91112286405247295362012-07-18T15:43:07.506-04:002012-07-18T15:43:07.506-04:00That's a really interesting trailer, insane to...That's a really interesting trailer, insane to think it was 1930. It really reminded me of House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0NWIxl2VJkEvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270889107081469274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39544569550405688112012-07-18T09:27:20.434-04:002012-07-18T09:27:20.434-04:00Man, you are one insightful cat. I've never ev...Man, you are one insightful cat. I've never even begun to think about the movie in that context. Not entirely sure that was Nolan's intention, but film can be like poetry - sometimes it's worth examining very very closely.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57704941601875507572012-07-18T09:26:11.492-04:002012-07-18T09:26:11.492-04:00Whoa, that movie looks incredible. I've gotta ...Whoa, that movie looks incredible. I've gotta get my hands on that one. I'm a big Cocteau fan but have yet to see that. Thanks for the recco!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8001973234473351512012-07-18T09:24:28.728-04:002012-07-18T09:24:28.728-04:00Dude, I can't believe so many people enjoy thi...Dude, I can't believe so many people enjoy this scene as much as I do, that is really damn cool. Murphy's look just says it all. A great tender moment from a great loud film.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-2469785777040090552012-07-18T09:15:56.210-04:002012-07-18T09:15:56.210-04:00Ha, nice. That is definitely my favorite kind of v...Ha, nice. That is definitely my favorite kind of visual narrative as well. I think volumes can be spoken with glances.... obviously haha.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91282104161165533452012-07-18T09:14:50.094-04:002012-07-18T09:14:50.094-04:00Nice. I love everything about this small little mo...Nice. I love everything about this small little moment. Had no idea people appreciated it as much as me. Bitchin!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-82385529552045299832012-07-18T06:38:41.314-04:002012-07-18T06:38:41.314-04:00This month I saw Jean Cocteau's The Blood of a...This month I saw Jean Cocteau's The Blood of a Poet (1932), and there are wall climbing scenes (both the man and the girl) that reminded me of that very fight scene from Inception...<br /><br />Cocteau's film is very dreamlike, nothing is real, as they say in the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3scPy9ohKDcChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-13736086650359361042012-07-18T00:33:04.003-04:002012-07-18T00:33:04.003-04:00Great breakdown of what is also my favorite scene ...Great breakdown of what is also my favorite scene in Inception. The in-your-face skill displayed in the hallway fight makes a terrific action sequence, but this scene is by far the most memorable. That look...just...Wow.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-44925874915139288222012-07-17T22:53:14.627-04:002012-07-17T22:53:14.627-04:00Agreed, my friend. It's a rare scene in which ...Agreed, my friend. It's a rare scene in which a vast assortment of notions are oh so subtly conveyed. It's my favorite kind of visual narrative. That is, saying so much by saying so little or nothing at all. Reminds me of a short film I saw in 2008, now that I think about it. ;)Crustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643029707010389469noreply@blogger.com