Mythopoeika
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Biological warfare?What use would condoms be to a guinea pig in a ruck?
maximus otter
Biological warfare?What use would condoms be to a guinea pig in a ruck?
maximus otter
Some people have more money than sense.
Who would buy a suit of armour for their guinea pig?
I recall following the production of the first of Jackson's Lord of The Rings film from the very first gossip that a production was in the offing to the actual theatric release. One of the most exciting stages was the endless casting speculation and the name Sean Connery kept cropping up in the early days as the preferred Gandalf. I always assumed that this was merely fan-generated chatter, but it seems that he was actually offered thd part--and he might even regret having turned down:
Connery stated in interviews that he was offered a role in The Lord of the Rings series, declining it owing to his "not understanding the script". CNN reported that the actor was offered up to 15% of the worldwide box office receipts to play Gandalf, which—had he accepted—could have earned him as much as $400 million for the trilogy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Connery#Beyond_Bond
For what it's worth, much as I like a lot of Sean Connery's work, I think he would have made a rubbish Gandalf--we'd have got Sean Connery playing Sean Connery playing what Sean Connery thinks Gandalf might be.
And also for the record, I think the first instalment of the trilogy is a masterwork. The next two parts are still solid, but the incremental pacing and shifting tones of Fellowship are truly masterful; The Hobbit films were a tediously long computer game.
That's a shame - for all the films' faults, Martin Freeman is pretty good!The Hobbit on the other hand - well, it's that clown from The Office isn't it? I've never even seen those films because I can't get past that bit of casting.
That's a shame - for all the films' faults, Martin Freeman is pretty good!
For me, the problem wasn't even the CGI or the comedy. I found much to enjoy (unlike many, many people!) throughout, but the whole thing would've been far better as one long (3 hours or so?) movie, 2 shorter ones at a push. Too much goat in part 3, for instance!I agree.
He wasn't the problem as far as I'm concerned.
For me, the problem wasn't even the CGI or the comedy. I found much to enjoy (unlike many, many people!) throughout, but the whole thing would've been far better as one long (3 hours or so?) movie, 2 shorter ones at a push. Too much goat in part 3, for instance!
I agree.
He wasn't the problem as far as I'm concerned.
How many are decent actors?They should have recruited real dwarves/midgets and only those who identify as elves for the relevant parts.
How many are decent actors?
How many are decent actors?
That's a shame - for all the films' faults, Martin Freeman is pretty good!
Maybe.
Now he's in adverts for some mobile firm.
I'm sorry but I can't suspend my disbelief and imagine that guy as Bilbo.
He's also punching way above his weight in those ads.
That's probably the real reason why he's emigrating. 3 ex-wives! A glutton for punishment.Likewise, John Cleese. Several ads--some faintly amusing at least--and you know he has to pay off all those grasping ex-wives.
Not seen the ads, but generally you have to accumulate a lot of credibility before you can expend some on advertising and not be lessened as a professional for it.
Did Lemmy do any TV ads? If so, he would have got away with it as you know the money would be spent at the bar, on his mates or buying military memorabilia--and who can begrudge a man that?
Likewise, John Cleese. Several ads--some faintly amusing at least--and you know he has to pay off all those grasping ex-wives.
I'm not quite at the Bill Hicks level, but if it looks like you'll do anything your agent throws at you, you're off the artistic register. I like Cederic Bandersnatch, but he's become painfully ubiquitous in recent years.
Did Lemmy do any TV ads? If so, he would have got away with it as you know the money would be spent at the bar, on his mates or buying military memorabilia--and who can begrudge a man that?
Animal parts should now be played by furries.
Fillet, rump?Which parts?
Ears? Legs? Noses?
This is the worst offender in my eyes, glorfindal and the balrog, the balrog looks pathetic, and there is no sense of action or movement .Really?
I rate Alan Lee quite highly. His pictures always seem 'tonally' right--in both senses of the word.
Can you give us a peek?