tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post2752719989530056276..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: In Character: William H. MacyAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69415360850904080272012-04-16T20:05:00.736-04:002012-04-16T20:05:00.736-04:00@Ruth I'm tellin' you, once Little Bill pu...@<a href="#c7909991693197482721" rel="nofollow">Ruth</a> I'm tellin' you, once Little Bill pulls that trigger... it changes the dynamic of the flick entirely. An amazing moment.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-79099916931974827212012-04-14T20:13:44.375-04:002012-04-14T20:13:44.375-04:00Stopping by once again to say that I just watched ...Stopping by once again to say that I just watched Boogie Nights and that William H. Macy wins. Everything.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175638828147935702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87112413752807760262012-03-28T14:59:23.765-04:002012-03-28T14:59:23.765-04:00@Eric Thanks man! Yeah I love him in Sports Night....@<a href="#c5091550462947308503" rel="nofollow">Eric</a> Thanks man! Yeah I love him in Sports Night. He's the perfect asshole.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50915504629473085032012-03-28T14:41:54.074-04:002012-03-28T14:41:54.074-04:00Great piece, man. Macy always brings the goods, ev...Great piece, man. Macy always brings the goods, even when he's in a subpar movie. It's tough for me to name a favorite role, though I have been really enjoying him lately as I go through Sports Night's second season. So good. I'll have to check out Edmond soon.Erichttp://www.twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-79786470061401533802012-03-26T14:56:03.723-04:002012-03-26T14:56:03.723-04:00@Jandy Nice, really glad to hear that you like him...@<a href="#c5721287129854620799" rel="nofollow">Jandy</a> Nice, really glad to hear that you like him so much. I thought about adding Mystery Men to his Other Notable Roles, but I honestly haven't seen that film in 15 years, and I remember very little about it. At any rate, Macy's a killer actor.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-57212871298546207992012-03-26T12:42:45.192-04:002012-03-26T12:42:45.192-04:00Fantastic choice, Alex - Macy is definitely one of...Fantastic choice, Alex - Macy is definitely one of the finest character actors of our time, probably any time. Maybe it's not as masterful or serious a film as any of these, but I just love Macy in <i>Mystery Men</i>, which I think is also underrated as a film.<br /><br />"God gave me a gift. I shovel well. I shovel very well."Jandyhttp://www.the-frame.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-56774016796713436132012-03-26T11:14:12.556-04:002012-03-26T11:14:12.556-04:00@Robert It just... doesn't go the way you thin...@<a href="#c2578896463004222285" rel="nofollow">Robert</a> It just... doesn't go the way you think it's going to go.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25788964630042222852012-03-26T10:44:27.001-04:002012-03-26T10:44:27.001-04:00Great actor! Edmond is a seriously twisted movie. ...Great actor! Edmond is a seriously twisted movie. Those final scenes...Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59073403821327131442012-03-23T18:46:22.354-04:002012-03-23T18:46:22.354-04:00@ruth Hey there, thanks for stopping by and offeri...@<a href="#c451546872539796604" rel="nofollow">ruth</a> Hey there, thanks for stopping by and offering such kind words. Glad to hear you like Macy. I've never actually seen Maiden Heist... worth it just for him?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-4515468725397966042012-03-23T13:20:04.738-04:002012-03-23T13:20:04.738-04:00Just discovered your blog, great stuff!
Great spo...Just discovered your blog, great stuff!<br /><br />Great spotlight on an under-appreciated actor. He's also a great comedian, even in so-so movie like Maiden Heist he was such a hoot!ruthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-43931158258587305842012-03-23T11:48:07.837-04:002012-03-23T11:48:07.837-04:00@Dan He's such a perfect asshole in Sports Nig...@<a href="#c1995478021562347072" rel="nofollow">Dan</a> He's such a perfect asshole in Sports Night, I love him in that brief role. Rude, short, but very very fair.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17435124805646512112012-03-23T11:47:12.236-04:002012-03-23T11:47:12.236-04:00@Max True that! Glad you like Macy.@<a href="#c917887507088418373" rel="nofollow">Max</a> True that! Glad you like Macy.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19954780215623470722012-03-23T11:16:07.800-04:002012-03-23T11:16:07.800-04:00Looking at Macy's career, it's great to se...Looking at Macy's career, it's great to see such a variety of roles in both film and television. You point out a lot of the best ones, though I haven't seen Edmond yet. Fargo and The Cooler are probably the top performances for me.<br /><br />I also really enjoyed his role on Sports Night as the consultant brought in to fix the sports show. He really unsettles the main characters and brings a nice jolt to the series in the second season.Danhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9178875070884183732012-03-23T10:21:53.971-04:002012-03-23T10:21:53.971-04:00I have to repeat what Ruth said. "God I loved...I have to repeat what Ruth said. "God I loved him in Pleasantville!". He was so amazing in that movie. An actor that has never quite got the love he deserves.Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64462499179733382342012-03-23T10:12:47.763-04:002012-03-23T10:12:47.763-04:00@Alex Thomas haha, well, as long as you found him ...@<a href="#c391263100567703590" rel="nofollow">Alex Thomas</a> haha, well, as long as you found him then it's all good! Fargo is also a great place to start. Have fun discovering Macy!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75279143014709186392012-03-23T10:11:42.598-04:002012-03-23T10:11:42.598-04:00@Dan Thanks buddy! I'm about to waste a good h...@<a href="#c5993502393039623605" rel="nofollow">Dan</a> Thanks buddy! I'm about to waste a good hour or so at work checking out your 7x7 post. Awesome stuff there!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-3912631005677035902012-03-23T08:22:28.231-04:002012-03-23T08:22:28.231-04:00Is it embarassing to say I first saw him in Wild H...Is it embarassing to say I first saw him in Wild Hogs? I only recently got into movies ok! Haha.<br /><br />Loved him in Fargo and have to see nearly every other movie on this list now! *adds to huge watchlist*Alex Thomashttp://timeforafilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59935023930396236052012-03-22T16:58:02.871-04:002012-03-22T16:58:02.871-04:00It seems odd that he appears almost underrated. Ma...It seems odd that he appears almost underrated. Maybe less underrated more under the radar. Macy is one of the best and most versatile actors in the business but he remains a bit of an enigma...that's probably part of his charm. Great post Alex.<br /><br />I've nominated you in my 7x7 meme: http://www.top10films.co.uk/archives/11244Danhttp://www.top10films.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-78372209797092644132012-03-22T13:44:21.586-04:002012-03-22T13:44:21.586-04:00@M. Hufstader Yeah I remember that from PTA's ...@<a href="#c2313918101567725495" rel="nofollow">M. Hufstader</a> Yeah I remember that from PTA's commentary. What a great moment that is, my second favorite of his in that film (other than his final... shot, of course.)Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23139181015677254952012-03-22T12:34:56.014-04:002012-03-22T12:34:56.014-04:00Excellent In Character! I love me some William H. ...Excellent In Character! I love me some William H. Macy. Definitely underrated as hell. Fun fact about his character in Boogie Nights: when he's flustered about his wife getting fucked in public and he says "my fucking wife has an ass in her cock", that was a blunder William H. Macy made trying to recite the line and P.T. thought it was so funny he kept it in the movie. In short: William H. is genius even when he isn't trying.M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47812835818666075192012-03-22T12:31:33.296-04:002012-03-22T12:31:33.296-04:00@Sati. He's such an ass kicker in Edmond. He t...@<a href="#c8682083245956929527" rel="nofollow">Sati.</a> He's such an ass kicker in Edmond. He talks like one of the guys from Glengary Glen Ross, but is as batshit crazy as Michael Douglass from Falling Down. Some people take issue with the movie itself, but there's no arguing Macy's power in it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86820832459569295272012-03-22T12:07:24.093-04:002012-03-22T12:07:24.093-04:00Great article! I'm gonna have to see Edmond, I...Great article! I'm gonna have to see Edmond, I love Macy and I never even heard of this film. For me his best performances are in Magnolia, Fargo and Boogie Nights.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37149709213632465182012-03-22T11:41:07.264-04:002012-03-22T11:41:07.264-04:00@Pete Ha, well as long as you discovered him, it&#...@<a href="#c3240121769026318841" rel="nofollow">Pete</a> Ha, well as long as you discovered him, it's all good. He's brilliant in Boogie and Fargo. That 2 minute tracking shot right before New Years in Boogie Nights.... damn.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32401217690263188412012-03-22T11:33:49.623-04:002012-03-22T11:33:49.623-04:00Love Macy, it's all about Boogie Nights and Fa...Love Macy, it's all about Boogie Nights and Fargo! I friggin loved Jurassic Park 3 too though. I'm afraid I think that's when I first took notice of him!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-77052967280589618622012-03-22T08:29:06.500-04:002012-03-22T08:29:06.500-04:00@Ruth Haha I LOVE making watchlists grow and grow!...@<a href="#c5938553187479057019" rel="nofollow">Ruth</a> Haha I LOVE making watchlists grow and grow! Pleasantville isn't really my kind of movie, but I love Macy and Allen in it. They're fabulous.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com