tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post3536069382224896076..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: In Character: Marisa TomeiAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30685515873239424362018-04-19T11:57:04.509-04:002018-04-19T11:57:04.509-04:00So true about The Wrestler/Fat City. She elevates ...So true about The Wrestler/Fat City. She elevates that role so very much. I've always been a huge fan of hers and definitely check out My Cousin Vinny when you have a chance. She is SO funny in it!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30954180887690521902018-04-17T18:14:47.356-04:002018-04-17T18:14:47.356-04:00Loved your description of In the Bedroom and grief...Loved your description of In the Bedroom and grief. I loved her in that film, I think that was actually the first time I saw her. My two other favorite performances from her (haven't seen My Cousin Vinny, gotta have to take a look at that one) are the ones from The Wrestler and Ides of March (the whole cast were terrific) but specially The Wrestler for all those reasons you've appointed. Not an easy character because of all the stereotypes. One thing I particularly liked about The Wrestler was that Fat City atmosphere it had and Marisa Tomei's character contributed to that. María Val. https://www.blogger.com/profile/17702353414253463871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-16992633042056658972018-03-22T10:33:20.478-04:002018-03-22T10:33:20.478-04:00Luckily we live in the age where there are actuall...Luckily we live in the age where there are actually five (at least four) quality animated films a year, so it isn't all bad. JackalsIIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354017921443889442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-34648819194484411762018-03-19T16:53:24.683-04:002018-03-19T16:53:24.683-04:00Oh I hope he got a big check from that movie. The ...Oh I hope he got a big check from that movie. The Snowman... that thing is a fascinating example of studio interference. What a disaster.<br /><br />And I laughed out your last sentence. That's gotta be true... you never have to worry about seeing all the films in that category!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21733888889600357062018-03-19T10:46:43.772-04:002018-03-19T10:46:43.772-04:00It probably paid for a nice car for him. I forgot...It probably paid for a nice car for him. I forgot I was anticipating that film, as I like both him and the franchise but the more I thought about it, there is no way to pack any of those games into one film, even just the concept of the present day/mindscape, feels like it'll take 20 minutes. <br />I guess that film has come and gone. Poor Fassbender, that and Snowman are two hits but he's a magnificent actor so he'll be fine. <br />I need to watch more Cotillard films, I still view her as from being Dark Knight Rises and Inception though I do recognize that she's a very well respected actress. <br />Having a four year old at home has really put a halt to films for me. Though I'm quite familiar with all of the Best Animated Film category nominees whenever it is award show season. JackalsIIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354017921443889442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59556073497693116862018-03-16T17:23:14.469-04:002018-03-16T17:23:14.469-04:00That's so true. We adore some actors so much t...That's so true. We adore some actors so much that we'll watch them in anything. I'm that way with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, which made Assassin's Creed that much more insufferable. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-84150235483556738572018-03-16T17:21:03.564-04:002018-03-16T17:21:03.564-04:00Hell yeah man, she's so damn good. Can't a...Hell yeah man, she's so damn good. Can't argue with your Wrestler pick at all, but I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on In the Bedroom.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-862872986463792572018-03-16T17:20:24.808-04:002018-03-16T17:20:24.808-04:00It really is incredible when actors can stand out ...It really is incredible when actors can stand out while in the midst of a crap film. I never even heard of Loitering with Intent, but I'm so happy they're both good in it.<br /><br />Also love hearing that you're a fan of her work in Before the Devil.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37789542289597293292018-03-16T12:43:15.931-04:002018-03-16T12:43:15.931-04:00Tomei is one of those actresses that I adore but h...Tomei is one of those actresses that I adore but haven't seen nearly enough of her work. Heck, I'll even watch questionable movies as her being in it must mean she saw something in the material, I'm looking at you The Guru! Heather Graham being in that movie helped too.<br /><br />JackalsIIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354017921443889442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60130130871753609142018-03-15T14:43:32.910-04:002018-03-15T14:43:32.910-04:00I love Marisa Tomei. I think she was one of the fi...I love Marisa Tomei. I think she was one of the first actresses i had a crush on back in the day. I remember watching My Cousin Vinny on repeat as a kid just because of her. And i have been following her career ever since then. My favorite performance from her has to be in The Wrestler though. I need to check out In The Bedroom though. It sounds really good.Henrik J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12675100900709348187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64295664536693754282018-03-14T14:47:11.649-04:002018-03-14T14:47:11.649-04:00I like Marisa a lot, she is always terrific - I re...I like Marisa a lot, she is always terrific - I recently saw utter trashfire with her and Rockwell called "Loitering with Intent" and the fact both of them managed to do something so good in a film this bad only shows what wonderful actors they are.<br /><br />I love her work in Before the Devil....and she was so hilarious in Crazy, Stupid, Love. Shame she is so underused in MCU, like most of the actors there.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9210585345108477902018-03-14T12:25:57.021-04:002018-03-14T12:25:57.021-04:00Excited to hear your thoughts. That is one hell of...Excited to hear your thoughts. That is one hell of an enjoyable movie.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51439187818390867232018-03-13T15:26:40.430-04:002018-03-13T15:26:40.430-04:00You've sold me on My Cousin Vinny. Will seek i...You've sold me on My Cousin Vinny. Will seek it out this year (finally).Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81771291089766502172018-03-12T15:38:13.757-04:002018-03-12T15:38:13.757-04:00She does have such a unique presence, doesn't ...She does have such a unique presence, doesn't she? I hope you can check out In the Bedroom... it's a very well made film, and Tomei is so good in it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-3628011942998989942018-03-12T15:37:18.083-04:002018-03-12T15:37:18.083-04:00Thanks! That's such a fine film, isn't it?...Thanks! That's such a fine film, isn't it? It gets better as I get older, and I have ALWAYS loved it. I which Todd Fields made more movies!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31105246708249704242018-03-12T15:36:32.980-04:002018-03-12T15:36:32.980-04:00Awww I really like all of In the Bedroom, but I he...Awww I really like all of In the Bedroom, but I hear what you're saying. It shifts so dramatically after the murder. And that last third is so tense, but yes, very different than the first third of the movie. <br /><br />Please watch My Cousin Vinny asap. It is absolutely hilarious. MUCH smarter than you think it's going to be. Also very interesting that many lawyers and judges say it is one of the most realistic court room movies ever, and it's still so damn entertaining!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30853310316051380572018-03-12T15:34:54.583-04:002018-03-12T15:34:54.583-04:00Hell yes, could not agree more. She is a powerhous...Hell yes, could not agree more. She is a powerhouse in My Cousin Vinny. That was such old-school Oscar politics there. The same group that awarded Dances with Wolves over Goodfellas. Safe safe safe. And then BAM, they award a truly original nominee, and everyone loses their minds. Nonsense, she completely deserved that win.<br /><br />Can't argue with your pick for The Wrestler. She's so damn good in that film. <br /><br />Also completely agree about your assessment of her Aunt Ruth. The youthful energy she brings to the role is a nice change of pace. <br /><br />And thanks for the Todd catch... I was moving too fast! (God, I which Fields made more movies.)Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63814627336656194902018-03-11T20:47:57.756-04:002018-03-11T20:47:57.756-04:00I haven't seen a lot of her movies, but I do l...I haven't seen a lot of her movies, but I do like her presence in the ones I've seen. I loved her in The Lincoln Lawyer and The Ides of March. I'll definitely check In the Bedroom out. Big Screen Small Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047376725272000920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81153719442813441422018-03-09T20:50:16.287-05:002018-03-09T20:50:16.287-05:00Correction.... it's Todd Fields who directed I...Correction.... it's Todd Fields who directed <i>In the Bedroom</i>. Not Todd Haynes. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18936078515549130702018-03-09T18:45:02.196-05:002018-03-09T18:45:02.196-05:00What a great post! And I'm so glad you picked ...What a great post! And I'm so glad you picked In the Bedroom as the Best of the Best. (Somehow, I knew you would.)Stephhttps://clarefavarawriter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-74235036221249327602018-03-09T17:26:55.701-05:002018-03-09T17:26:55.701-05:00It amazed me how much the quality of In The Bedroo...It amazed me how much the quality of In The Bedroom dropped after Tomei left the screen. She (and Stahl) really were the life of that film for me.<br /><br />I love Tomei, I'm glad you singled out The Wrestler and Before The Devil Knows You're Dead too. She's great in those.<br /><br />I haven't seen My Cousin Vinny, but the Oscar conspiracy theory about her win alone makes me glad she won. It's ridiculous how long that seemed to have lasted.Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-90517790333793217972018-03-09T16:29:06.681-05:002018-03-09T16:29:06.681-05:00People said that Marisa Tomei's win at the Osc...People said that Marisa Tomei's win at the Oscars was a mistake and a fluke. I HIGHLY disagree. As good as Judy Davis and Vanessa Redgrave were in those films. Tomei just displayed a sense of charisma and energy. Especially in that scene where she talks about cars as she is just a fireball that is so fun to watch.<br /><br />She has become one of those great actresses who doesn't get enough appreciation as I think her performance in <i>The Wrestler</i> is her crowning achievement. Especially as I found her role to be that of similar of what Rourke's character is going through as 2 people who are definitely on their way out due to aging as they're just trying to survive with whatever skill they have left in them.<br /><br />Since <i>Spider-Man: Homecoming</i> has been on Starz lately as I've been re-watching it. Her performance as Aunt May is truly a joy to watch. While I maybe partial to Rosemary Harris as the character in Sam Raimi's trilogy. Tomei I felt brought something new in terms of a youthful energy as well as being someone who isn't willing to take any kind of shit from anyone. Even as the scene where she confronted Peter Parker about what he's been doing as it is clear that they're still kind of hurting over the passing of Uncle Ben (who isn't mentioned in the film nor in <i>Captain America: Civil War</i> but does have subtle hints) as she also knows the idea of growing pains. Plus, who couldn't love the final shot of the film in what she saw.... WHAT THE F...?<br /><br />thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.com