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Printableehuffnsd said: I think she does better in supporting roles.
I agree.She's not the type of actress who can "carry" a film.She does much better in films where she is not the star.'Dick Tracy' and 'A League Of Their Own' are two successful films where she worked well as a team player.If she had done more smaller,supporting roles,her film career would have lasted longer. | |
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Janfriend said: SoulAlive said: I think 'Who's That Girl' is her best movie.It's fun and enjoyble.She seems comfortable in her role.Her voice is annoying but I think that was intentional? "I don't know why she acted in that many films" Madonna was in so many films for the same reason why so many rappers and other singers are in films: being "popular" in music means you get the chance to do movies.Movie producers and directors pay attention to the Billboard charts.Having a big name musical star in your film will guarantee alot of attention and big box office.In fact,Madonna's first two films ("Vision Quest" and "Despearately Seeking Susan") were clearly a result of her amazing pop success at the time. I think that half of her movies are good and half of them are shit (a view that even she shares).But as a fan,I'm glad these movies exist.Marilyn Monroe and Elvis weren't good actors either,but I think their fans like having those movies,as bad as they are. Yeah, her voice in Who's That Girl was intentional. Best accent I've ever heard her do  we finally agree on something  | |
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Why does no one give her props for "Dangerous Game" (aka "Snake Eyes")?
That was her best performance onscreen ever. Probably because only 6 people have seen it. And her performance in "Swept Away" save for a couple scenes was not ahbominable. It was decent. I'll leave it alone babe...just be me | |
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badujunkie said: Why does no one give her props for "Dangerous Game" (aka "Snake Eyes")?
That was her best performance onscreen ever. Probably because only 6 people have seen it. And her performance in "Swept Away" save for a couple scenes was not ahbominable. It was decent. 'Dangerous Game' is shit Even SHE hates that film.It amazes me that so many fans think that movie is her "lost classic".I bought the DVD not so long ago and I could barely get through it.
Oddly,I enjoy certain scenes in 'Swept Away' even though I think it was an ill-advised project. | |
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4 rooms as her role as a witch and the improv movie Blue In The Face are her real lost gems You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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ehuffnsd said: 4 rooms as her role as a witch and the improv movie Blue In The Face are her real lost gems
Didn't Woody Allen direct one of those films? I've never seen them,but I like the fact that she is playing small,supporting roles in them.I think she gets more respect when she doesn't try to "carry" a film. | |
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SoulAlive said: ehuffnsd said: 4 rooms as her role as a witch and the improv movie Blue In The Face are her real lost gems
Didn't Woody Allen direct one of those films? I've never seen them,but I like the fact that she is playing small,supporting roles in them.I think she gets more respect when she doesn't try to "carry" a film. That is Bloodhounds Over Broadway with Jennifer Grey i've never seen it You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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ehuffnsd said: SoulAlive said: Didn't Woody Allen direct one of those films? I've never seen them,but I like the fact that she is playing small,supporting roles in them.I think she gets more respect when she doesn't try to "carry" a film. That is Bloodhounds Over Broadway with Jennifer Grey i've never seen it I never saw that one either.I heard that it's terrible I'm actually in the process of collecting all her movies.It's strictly for collection purposes...the same way that Elvis fans collect his shit films. | |
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SoulAlive said: ehuffnsd said: That is Bloodhounds Over Broadway with Jennifer Grey i've never seen it I never saw that one either.I heard that it's terrible I'm actually in the process of collecting all her movies.It's strictly for collection purposes...the same way that Elvis fans collect his shit films.A Certain Scarfice was released on DVD a couple years ago You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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SoulAlive said: ehuffnsd said: 4 rooms as her role as a witch and the improv movie Blue In The Face are her real lost gems
Didn't Woody Allen direct one of those films? I've never seen them,but I like the fact that she is playing small,supporting roles in them.I think she gets more respect when she doesn't try to "carry" a film. "shadows and fog" was the woody movie whe was in. don't know who did "bloodhounds", but it wasn't woody [Edited 12/28/06 14:05pm] Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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cborgman said: SoulAlive said: Didn't Woody Allen direct one of those films? I've never seen them,but I like the fact that she is playing small,supporting roles in them.I think she gets more respect when she doesn't try to "carry" a film. "shadows and fog" was the woody movie whe was in. don't know who did "bloodhounds", but it wasn't woody [Edited 12/28/06 14:05pm] hhmm imdb time Howard Brookner i stand corrected thanks Chris [Edited 12/28/06 14:21pm] You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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Arthur et les Minimoys (2006) (voice: English version) .... Princess Selenia
... aka Arthur and the Invisibles (USA) ... aka Arthur et les Minimoys (France) "Will & Grace" .... Liz (1 episode, 2003) - Dolls and Dolls (2003) TV Episode .... Liz Die Another Day (2002) (uncredited) .... Verity ... aka D.A.D. (USA: promotional abbreviation) Swept Away (2002) .... Amber Leighton ... aka Travolti dal destino (Italy) Star (2001/I) (uncredited) .... Star ... aka The Hire: Star (USA: series title) The Next Best Thing (2000) .... Abbie Reynolds Evita (1996) .... Eva Perón Girl 6 (1996) .... Boss #3 Four Rooms (1995) .... Elspeth (segment "The Missing Ingredient") Blue in the Face (1995) .... Singing Telegram ... aka Brooklyn Boogie (UK) Dangerous Game (1993) .... Sarah Jennings ... aka Snake Eyes (UK) (USA: working title) Body of Evidence (1993) .... Rebecca Carlson ... aka Body of Evidence (Canada: English title) ... aka Deadly Evidence A League of Their Own (1992) .... Mae Mordabito "Saturday Night Live" .... Liz Rosenberg (1 episode, 1992) ... aka SNL (USA: informal title) ... aka SNL 25 (USA) - Episode #17.14 (1992) TV Episode (uncredited) .... Liz Rosenberg Shadows and Fog (1992) .... Marie Dick Tracy (1990) .... Breathless Mahoney Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) .... Hortense Hathaway Who's That Girl? (1987) .... Nikki Finn Shanghai Surprise (1986) .... Gloria Tatlock Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) .... Susan Vision Quest (1985) .... Singer at Club ... aka Crazy for You (Philippines: English title) A Certain Sacrifice (1985) (as Madonna Louise Ciccone) .... Bruna You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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SoulAlive said: Marilyn was sexy and charming in her films,but she couldn't act her way out of a paper bag.
The majority of critics disagree with you. I suggest you watch Bus Stop or The Misfits. "What you had, by hook or crook, once you saw it on the screen, it was just amazing. Amazing, the radiation that came out. And she was an excellent dialogue actress. She knew where the laugh was. She knew." - Billy Wilder [Edited 12/28/06 14:41pm] | |
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VoicesCarry said: SoulAlive said: Marilyn was sexy and charming in her films,but she couldn't act her way out of a paper bag.
The majority of critics disagree with you. I suggest you watch Bus Stop or The Misfits. ...or Niagara. Marilyn wasn't always good, but she was often good. Why did she even come up in this conversation? There's a reason she's a screen icon and Madonna's film career is a joke. | |
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TommyRoss said: VoicesCarry said: The majority of critics disagree with you. I suggest you watch Bus Stop or The Misfits. ...or Niagara. Marilyn wasn't always good, but she was often good. Why did she even come up in this conversation? There's a reason she's a screen icon and Madonna's film career is a joke. I don't know. Hell, even Elvis is a MUCH better actor than Madge. | |
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SoulAlive said: Elvis' movies were as cheesy and pretentious as Prince's 'Cherry Moon'.
Cheesy, maybe, but no, they were most certainly not pretentious. Elvis was not trying to do high art, with the possible exception of Change of Habit. Yes,Elvis might have one classic movie,but give Madonna credit where it is due.
For what? She has a handful of movies that were well-received,either by critics or by huge box office
Desperately Seeking Susan (1984) Dick Tracy (1990) Truth Or Dare (1991) A League Of Their Own (1992) Evita (1996)[/b] The common element here is that anyone could have played these roles (I am not addressing the DOCUMENTARY you posted, since it has nothing to do with acting, and everything to do with her being Madonna for 2 hours so her adoring fans can watch). She does not distinguish herself in any way in them. She was simply NOT meant to act, and never should have attempted. Most of Janet Jackson's movies haven't been as successful as those
I see you are trying to bring Janet in for no reason But "most of" WHAT movies - she's done about TWO.  [Edited 12/28/06 15:36pm] | |
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VoicesCarry said: TommyRoss said: ...or Niagara. Marilyn wasn't always good, but she was often good. Why did she even come up in this conversation? There's a reason she's a screen icon and Madonna's film career is a joke. I don't know. Hell, even Elvis is a MUCH better actor than Madge.because they are the only ones of the same iconic stature as her You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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ehuffnsd said: VoicesCarry said: I don't know. Hell, even Elvis is a MUCH better actor than Madge.because they are the only ones of the same iconic stature as her There are much bigger icons in the acting world, thankfully. [Edited 12/28/06 14:53pm] | |
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VoicesCarry said: ehuffnsd said: because they are the only ones of the same iconic stature as her There are much bigger icons in the acting world, thankfully.
You're fighting a losing battle. Throw in the towel, Josh. | |
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TommyRoss said: VoicesCarry said: There are much bigger icons in the acting world, thankfully.
You're fighting a losing battle. Throw in the towel, Josh. I know, I know. Never take on the stanleys. | |
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