tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post9176139981310708927..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: SmashedAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-78640147445474921762012-11-20T13:49:49.908-05:002012-11-20T13:49:49.908-05:00Great to hear. I really hope you dig it. Both the ...Great to hear. I really hope you dig it. Both the leads are incredible.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-56571582870962406492012-11-20T12:44:06.129-05:002012-11-20T12:44:06.129-05:00This all sounds really amazing, I like Paul a lot ...This all sounds really amazing, I like Paul a lot and Winstead is such a great actress, even in movies like The Thing should was able to create something out of nothing. Definetly going to see it at first opportunity.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55708202084736176572012-11-20T10:32:37.608-05:002012-11-20T10:32:37.608-05:00It is indeed, I suspect. Thanks!It is indeed, I suspect. Thanks!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73926105886581620812012-11-19T21:15:33.833-05:002012-11-19T21:15:33.833-05:00Yes, this movie definitely sounds right up my alle...Yes, this movie definitely sounds right up my alley. Gorgeous review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-82866398827966272152012-11-19T17:36:06.726-05:002012-11-19T17:36:06.726-05:00Well, I imagine Winstead will pick up an Indie Spi...Well, I imagine Winstead will pick up an Indie Spirt nomination this week, so <i>maybe</i> after that, it'll spark a slightly wider release (but I doubt it). Your best bet is a Golden Globe nom. If she gets one of those, the studio will push it moderately wide. If not, then DVD. Sucks.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36956514037263182532012-11-19T17:34:34.995-05:002012-11-19T17:34:34.995-05:00Thanks buddy! Just commented on your review, basic...Thanks buddy! Just commented on your review, basically thanking you for pushing me to see this one. Here's to hoping Winstead gets SOME sort of awards consideration. She so deserves it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75092979734983495122012-11-19T17:32:58.911-05:002012-11-19T17:32:58.911-05:00The shitty distribution on this flick merits a blo...The shitty distribution on this flick merits a blog post in and of itself. Really a shame that the studio botched this one. Hope you get to see it sooner rather than later. If it got in front of more people, Winstead definitely would be up for Oscar consideration.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22233503319690819372012-11-19T16:46:23.839-05:002012-11-19T16:46:23.839-05:00I'm kicking myself for missing this when it wa...I'm kicking myself for missing this when it was playing here. Any idea on if it will be getting an extended release in the future? I wasn't aware they were just going week-by-week in different cities.Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32461213097135806862012-11-19T16:03:20.378-05:002012-11-19T16:03:20.378-05:00Good to finally hear your thoughts on one of my fa...Good to finally hear your thoughts on one of my favorites this year! Yeah the distributer is really mishandling the release of this, but then again it's a small indie that they didn't think would make anything at the box office. Ah well, M.E.W has to take home some hardware for her work here no matter the type of awards. I second everything you had to say here, even though I rate this a tad higher than you do. Great Review, man! Jeffhttp://cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30690692250642420432012-11-19T16:01:38.834-05:002012-11-19T16:01:38.834-05:00I probably won't get to see this until it'...I probably won't get to see this until it's out on DVD or streaming on AIV, but I can't wait! I don't think Oscar is going anywhere near this film though.<br /><br />I've been hoping Winstead would get a role like this since I saw her in Bobby, and even Live Free or Die Hard. Glad to hear she's great in the film.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62611004843848402902012-11-19T15:18:45.707-05:002012-11-19T15:18:45.707-05:00Yep. We're in completely agreement here.Yep. We're in completely agreement here.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36985563244899636042012-11-19T14:54:05.561-05:002012-11-19T14:54:05.561-05:00At this point, yes, it would be a miracle. I think...At this point, yes, it would be a miracle. I think with Chastain a very strong possibility, and likelier nominees from bigger films (Lawrence, Mirren, Riva, Wallis) and bigger names like Watts and Cotillard, she'll end up with an Indie Spirits nom and that's about it.Amirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862108887275338771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6617976861703931582012-11-19T12:04:18.222-05:002012-11-19T12:04:18.222-05:00Thanks man! No, you aren't being unfair at all...Thanks man! No, you aren't being unfair at all. Smashed is yet another example of a studio completely botching a release. I miss the days of NY/LA, then 10 screens, the 20 screens, then 100 screens, and so on. This one just tried to open wherever it could whenever it could. It never came to Washington DC (where I usually see my indies), but it popped in my small city for just one week. Weird. <br /><br />If she gets nominated, it'll be a miracle.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-29527516289380051402012-11-19T11:53:20.955-05:002012-11-19T11:53:20.955-05:00Such a well written review.
I have no comment on ...Such a well written review. <br />I have no comment on the film because I missed it unfortunately, but about Winstead, I had her in my Oscar predictions for the longest time until the film was actually released and so mishandled that I gave up. Or am I being unfair when I say mishandled? Maybe it was just too small an indie to handle it any other way?Amirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862108887275338771noreply@blogger.com