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• You guys will probably expell me, but... - TRoutbum 19:51:43 01/18/06 (3)
  In Reply to: Re: Sorry, but I have to disagree about Good Night and Good Luck. posted by AudioHead on January 18, 2006 at 08:00:46:

  I did not find anything intellectual in GN&Gl. The guy who played Murrow certainly maintained a serious composure, but I liked his performance better in the "River Wild". Is the ability to maintain a serious demeanor worthy of an Oscar? Clooney's own performance in this movie could have been duplicated by anyone. As for anything riveting, I honestly started to doze off at one point, although it was a long day. Lastly, I could have done without the filterless cigarettes being smoked to the quick in every scene...is this supposed to duplicate a real feeling for the times?

  AS I said before, my criteria is to say to friends....." that was a damn good movie". Not this time....probably won't watch again if it pops up on my premium channels.

  Oh well......I think I've just committed hari-kari here.
  
  

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  • No, you're always entitled to share a differing viewpoint, even if one or more of us don't concur. - Audiophilander 23:06:38 01/18/06 (2)
    In Reply to: You guys will probably expell me, but... posted by TRoutbum on January 18, 2006 at 19:51:43:

    > > > "The guy who played Murrow certainly maintained a serious composure, but I liked his performance better in the "River Wild". Is the ability to maintain a serious demeanor worthy of an Oscar?" < < <

    David Strathairn for all intent and purpose WAS Edward R. Murrow; that's what a talented actor should be able to convey when portraying a historical character. I don't wish to be presumptuous, but is it fair to say that you haven't seen much vintage footage of Murrow? If you had, you might agree at least in principle that David Strathairn's "serious composure" was not only appropo, but uncanny.

    > > > "I could have done without the filterless cigarettes being smoked to the quick in every scene...is this supposed to duplicate a real feeling for the times?" < < <

    The reason is simply authenticity. Back in the 50's nearly everyone smoked and Murrow was known to be a chain smoker. Lot's of folks died of lung cancer, so I understand your displeasure, but revising history to accomodate contemporary PC attitudes about smoking is much worse and just as noticeable, IMHO.

    > > > "Oh well......I think I've just committed hari-kari here." < < <

    Naw, Victor confiscated all of the serious edged weapons; you just nicked yourself with a safety razor; no biggy. :o)

    AuPh
    
    
    

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    • Joe Pyne= Heavy Smoker=Lung Cancer=Death. nt - AudioHead 06:28:48 01/19/06 (0)
      In Reply to: No, you're always entitled to share a differing viewpoint, even if one or more of us don't concur. posted by Audiophilander on January 18, 2006 at 23:06:38:

      ~AH
      
      

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    • Re: No, you're always entitled to share a differing viewpoint, even if one or more of us don't concur. - Troutbum 06:10:45 01/19/06 (0)
      In Reply to: No, you're always entitled to share a differing viewpoint, even if one or more of us don't concur. posted by Audiophilander on January 18, 2006 at 23:06:38:

      Actually, during the Edward R days, I was still playing Hopalong Cassidy, so you are correct.
      
      

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