tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post4778423227543431132..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: In Character: Delroy LindoAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-66575484462423572712013-03-04T10:36:56.696-05:002013-03-04T10:36:56.696-05:00Yep, me either. But I'm not much a Hallström ...Yep, me either. But I'm not much a Hallström fan to begin with. I do enjoy My Life as a Dog, but his American features are far too sentimental for me. He does seem to be cashing in on the Nicholas Sparks market so... more power to him.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-54048103374980415562013-03-03T13:09:01.486-05:002013-03-03T13:09:01.486-05:00Thanks -- I don't recall specifics, but it doe...Thanks -- I don't recall specifics, but it does resonate with what I remember about that movie. <br /><br /><b>Possible Spoilers</b><br /><br />I think I remember having the sense that the tragedy of the incest and the girl's pregnancy was just tacked onto the story to give the protagonist (the Tobey Maguire kid) a reason to change his views about performing abortions, which I guess was supposed to be a big part of *his* character arc. Really did *not* work for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45138423479320842452013-03-02T17:03:03.990-05:002013-03-02T17:03:03.990-05:00It really was a toss up for me, but I hope people ...It really was a toss up for me, but I hope people get that I think he is equally good in both films, and for such different reasons. <br /><br />Clockers flexes his full intensity while Malcolm X conveys his bravado and tenderness. A great actor all around.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-43766268914583107232013-03-02T17:01:34.217-05:002013-03-02T17:01:34.217-05:00His character arc is definitely the most memorable...His character arc is definitely the most memorable part of Cider House Rules. Actually, I'd argue it's the only real worthy part of the film.<br /><br />I think the film handles the daughter situation with a VERY blasé attitude. <br /><br /><b>SPOILERS</b>.<br /><br />"I know you got your daughter pregnant, Arthur."<br />"You don't know nothin' about it."<br />"Ho could you do that?"<br />(Arthur storms off)<br /><br />And that's about as confrontational as it gets. The entire fucking crew knows he's raping his daughter, but everyone's kind of like "meh" about it. But, hey, it's okay, because she kills him, so all's right in the world. Yeah, I <i>really</i> don't like that movie.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-84473773637377012362013-03-02T00:16:19.031-05:002013-03-02T00:16:19.031-05:00I would have picked the Clockers role because he d...I would have picked the Clockers role because he dominates that movie in the best way possible. Lindo is the type of actor that typically plays low key, so watching him exert his will on everyone is incredible. That said, the Malcolm X character is also great and really anchors that section of the movie. It's nice to see some love for Get Shorty, which is a fun movie. Lindo's deadpan delivery of "You don't know me, you only think you do" is pitch-perfect, and the whole performance is good fun. Dan Heatonhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-67398502934851116322013-03-01T20:40:30.400-05:002013-03-01T20:40:30.400-05:00I don't remember the movie Cider House Rules v...I don't remember the movie Cider House Rules very well ... saw it many years ago. But I do remember Lindo and what he did to his daughter. :-( It must've been the most memorable part of the movie.<br /><br />Just curious, why did you deplore the way the film handled the situation with Lindo and his daughter? As I said, I don't remember it well, but if you talk about it I'm sure it will jog my memory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64968140487533013622013-03-01T15:04:29.922-05:002013-03-01T15:04:29.922-05:00In...deed.In...deed.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89817160892331840522013-03-01T15:04:23.612-05:002013-03-01T15:04:23.612-05:00Cool that you've seen some of them though! Bey...Cool that you've seen some of them though! Beyond his performance in Crooklyn, there's not much motivating me to recommend that film. Pretty average. Clockers is great though.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36650112857211425842013-03-01T15:03:22.594-05:002013-03-01T15:03:22.594-05:00You're right, he does have an awesome name! Ha...You're right, he <i>does</i> have an awesome name! Ha. I barely remember The Core, but I do remember liking him in it. He's pretty good in Gone in 60 Seconds too, no doubt.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18175865237134887752013-03-01T15:02:18.642-05:002013-03-01T15:02:18.642-05:00Hell yeah man. I fucking love Heist. He made Mamet...Hell yeah man. I fucking love Heist. He made Mamet's words sing so well. Hope Mamet casts him again someday.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81639241627064239622013-03-01T15:00:37.624-05:002013-03-01T15:00:37.624-05:00Thanks! He's SO heartbreaking in Cider House R...Thanks! He's SO heartbreaking in Cider House Rules. I'm not a fan of that film, but he kills it there.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind comments about the series. Really glad you enjoy it!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-33331705080823880212013-03-01T00:11:56.601-05:002013-03-01T00:11:56.601-05:00This man...is amazing.This man...is amazing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-63166053318857965592013-02-28T23:50:26.650-05:002013-02-28T23:50:26.650-05:00It's nice to see his performances in Malcolm X...It's nice to see his performances in Malcolm X and The Cider House Rules on here. The rest I haven't seen, which always happens with these posts. ;)<br /><br />I need to check out Crooklyn and Clockers soon.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87823955168745283272013-02-28T21:56:14.937-05:002013-02-28T21:56:14.937-05:00Awesome name, awesome actor! Sadly, "Gone in ...Awesome name, awesome actor! Sadly, "Gone in 60 Seconds" comes to my mind first when I think of Lindo. Remember him in "The Core"? Goofy sci-fi flick but his character was great. You know an actor is good when he can make a movie like that better.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21183029824060006982013-02-28T19:36:22.968-05:002013-02-28T19:36:22.968-05:00Delroy Lindo. Great fucking actor. Heist was on ...Delroy Lindo. Great fucking actor. <i>Heist</i> was on TV this morning. The scenes he had with Gene Hackman are brilliant. It was as if he got to play a role where he can be an equal to Hackman and be the badass. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-81631133191665645602013-02-28T17:59:21.315-05:002013-02-28T17:59:21.315-05:00Great post Alex! I definitely remember Mr. Lindo i...Great post Alex! I definitely remember Mr. Lindo in his supporting roles, though I haven't seen a lot of his work. The Cider House Rules is quite heartbreaking, I remembered him in that one the most. I love your 'In Character' posts, looking forward to who you'll highlight next :Druthhttp://flixchatter.netnoreply@blogger.com