tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post2761599207236001578..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: In Character: Joe PantolianoAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-85708493701676357552012-08-02T08:50:22.385-04:002012-08-02T08:50:22.385-04:00Dude, Bale is so damn impressive in that flick. A ...Dude, Bale is so damn impressive in that flick. A child actor who is perfectly in touch with what he's doing. Very remarkable, rare performance for such a young kid. Love him in that!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-29899022276401209182012-08-02T08:16:16.692-04:002012-08-02T08:16:16.692-04:00I finally got round to watching Empire of the Sun ...I finally got round to watching Empire of the Sun last night (manly tears were obviously shed) and it was nice to see Pantoliano (and surprisingly Ben Stiller) pop up as John Malkovich's cronies. Also how good is Christian Bale in it?! For me it's up there with American Psycho and the Machinist as one of the best performances of his career.Matt McGrathhttps://twitter.com/#!/MatthewJMcGrathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48550475440925025742012-07-23T08:35:06.312-04:002012-07-23T08:35:06.312-04:00Ha, and what a rarity that is. I'm definitely ...Ha, and what a rarity that is. I'm definitely going to be checking it out soon!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60264600112118923712012-07-21T12:06:34.390-04:002012-07-21T12:06:34.390-04:00I don't care about age either ... I learn so m...I don't care about age either ... I learn so much from bloggers of all ages. ;-) Canvas is not necessarily a movie people watch for the film-making per se. It's a fairly straightforward drama about mental illness and its impact on a family -- if anything on such a difficult topic could be called "straightforward." It kind of had the feel of a made-for-T.V. special. Strong performances by Pantoliano and Marcia Gay Harden, in my opinion -- I do think it's worth watching. And it was fun to see Pantoliano play a family man for a change. :)Stephaniehttp://eclecticbooksandmovies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36889136681868399242012-07-20T14:06:49.517-04:002012-07-20T14:06:49.517-04:00He has indeed. Funny thing though, when I was writ...He has indeed. Funny thing though, when I was writing this up, I realized he hasn't had a really good role in a number of years. Maybe his life problems finally caught up with him...? Hope to see him back out there soon.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-46194055318464263482012-07-20T14:05:49.744-04:002012-07-20T14:05:49.744-04:00Another Joey Pants fan... I dig. I was really clos...Another Joey Pants fan... I dig. I was really close to adding his Cosmo character from The Fugitive/U.S. Marshalls, but a few of the others just barely outweighed it. Either way, great actor here.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39391604737405693292012-07-20T14:04:43.093-04:002012-07-20T14:04:43.093-04:00Thanks buddy! Ralphie is just such a son of a bitc...Thanks buddy! Ralphie is just such a son of a bitch, isn't he? I mean... damn.<br /><br />Sooo young in Risky Business. Love watching him in that.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39287811082563433102012-07-20T13:37:45.228-04:002012-07-20T13:37:45.228-04:00I actually just watched Risky Business for the fir...I actually just watched Risky Business for the first time and was surprised to see a young Joe Pantoliano playing basically the same part he usually does. I can't argue with his role in The Sopranos, which is perfect for him. He's put together a pretty impressive career.Danhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9758616729816111782012-07-19T23:10:02.516-04:002012-07-19T23:10:02.516-04:00Superb post on Joey Pants, and I'm in full agr...Superb post on Joey Pants, and I'm in full agreement that Ralphie is his best work. Bonus points for singling out his Bound performance. LOVED that flick!<br /><br />Wish there was a little more love towards his roles in The Goonies and The Fugitive, but I understand. You may not be in love with those films as much as I am.Davehttp://theflickersblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51577049119876576312012-07-19T19:16:55.723-04:002012-07-19T19:16:55.723-04:00Man, his work in The Sopranos is incredible. Total...Man, his work in The Sopranos is incredible. Totally agree with that being the "best of the best". I recently watched Risky Business for the first time, and I had to do a double-take when I realized that was Pantoliano. So young!<br /><br />Awesome post, Alex!Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-65515844995344592632012-07-19T15:52:00.845-04:002012-07-19T15:52:00.845-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Trevor Greethamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399335283634491360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37846240440882140002012-07-19T15:06:50.657-04:002012-07-19T15:06:50.657-04:00Whoa, Canvas sounds intense, and different. Worth ...Whoa, Canvas sounds intense, and different. Worth checking out?<br /><br />Ha, you make yourself sound so old! I don't care how old or young a movie buff is... you clearly know your movies, and that's all that matters to me!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-68887052437534926352012-07-19T14:48:04.399-04:002012-07-19T14:48:04.399-04:00Out of this list, I've only seen Memento and T...Out of this list, I've only seen Memento and The Matrix -- I love both movies. I've seen Risky Business, but I was in high school, and you don't even want to know how long ago that was, so I've forgotten most of it. :) I did enjoy seeing the photo of a much younger Pantoliano. I also enjoyed his performance -- in a very different role -- in a movie titled Canvas.Stephaniehttp://eclecticbooksandmovies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41102865966431121392012-07-19T13:56:37.219-04:002012-07-19T13:56:37.219-04:00Thanks man! That cut is brilliant, it just works s...Thanks man! That cut is brilliant, it just works so perfectly. Love that scene.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86512904097314733052012-07-19T13:54:28.592-04:002012-07-19T13:54:28.592-04:00Ha, well, they're...uh, inspiring to say the l...Ha, well, they're...uh, inspiring to say the least.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25861501871006705602012-07-19T12:48:13.267-04:002012-07-19T12:48:13.267-04:00Bound is probably my 2nd favorite Wachowski film a...Bound is probably my 2nd favorite Wachowski film after The Matrix. Gershon and Tilly turn in great performances. So, so great...<br /><br />REALLY great. Okay, sorry I'm done.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74246586411949342132012-07-19T12:46:19.475-04:002012-07-19T12:46:19.475-04:00So weird - I was thinking of the Cypher/Agent Smit...So weird - I was thinking of the Cypher/Agent Smith restaurant scene earlier today. I believe Pants says "Ignorance is bliss," and it cuts and there's a run on the harp playing in the background. Love that scene.<br /><br />Great In Character!Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16318382589129098132012-07-19T09:47:08.205-04:002012-07-19T09:47:08.205-04:00Just read and commented. Because I "caught yo...Just read and commented. Because I "caught you early" to the blogging game, please please please disable the CAPTCHA settings for leaving a comment on your blog. It makes leaving a comment on someone's blog so very difficult. I promise your spam filters will catch the bad stuff!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75836150559400349772012-07-19T09:37:16.090-04:002012-07-19T09:37:16.090-04:00Dude, I know I am in the VAST minority here, but B...Dude, I know I am in the VAST minority here, but Bound is by far my favorite Wachowski film. It's smart, fun, sexy and very intriguing. <br /><br />I'd also really like to see Pantoliano reteam with Nolan, perhaps in Nolan's scaled back thriller that I really want him to make haha.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28714966820997186402012-07-19T08:39:32.818-04:002012-07-19T08:39:32.818-04:00Ralphie just treated poor Tracee like dogshit, did...Ralphie just treated poor Tracee like dogshit, didn't he? Really hard to watch, but definitely fantastic acting all around. The Matrix has several badass, game changing action sequences, but I do think that scene I mentioned is my favorite from the film. Pantoliano is such a classic goon.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16856453475493209372012-07-19T08:37:06.088-04:002012-07-19T08:37:06.088-04:00He really is one of the best Thaaaat guy's out...He really is one of the best <i>Thaaaat guy</i>'s out there. Love his Memento work.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61858096156978616032012-07-19T08:36:18.889-04:002012-07-19T08:36:18.889-04:00Ha, it's all good man. I'm actually readin...Ha, it's all good man. I'm actually reading your JGL piece as we speak, great stuff here. I've got TONS of blogs to add to my blogroll. Gonna go through all them in the next week or so!<br /><br />And thanks for your comments throughout this week, I'm glad your digging my Nolan love.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-26661753135501764352012-07-18T21:25:17.342-04:002012-07-18T21:25:17.342-04:00It'd be great to see Pantoliano reteam with No...It'd be great to see Pantoliano reteam with Nolan. I haven't watched The Sopranos yet (I know, I know), so I'd cite Memento and The Matrix as his best performances. And why have I not seen Bound? Must do so.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45200578724172763022012-07-18T20:53:22.155-04:002012-07-18T20:53:22.155-04:00So glad you chose The Sopranos as his best. He was...So glad you chose The Sopranos as his best. He was one of the best antagonists in the show, if not the best. the whole situation with Tracee was just heartbreaking and I loved the way Tony beat him up for it and than of course episodes later "She was innocent, beautiful creature!". That scene in the restaurant in Matrix is probably one of the most memorable in the movie, precicesly because of those little things - the way he enjoys fake world, though he is well aware it is fake.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22015881487248101372012-07-18T18:38:12.442-04:002012-07-18T18:38:12.442-04:00When I got to Memento, I was literally like, "...When I got to <i>Memento</i>, I was literally like, "Oh! That guy!"MovieNut14https://www.blogger.com/profile/17250239873504510289noreply@blogger.com