Resurrecting the Movies thread...

[Aloysius J. Gleek]

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/02/23/movies/awardsseason/0223-WINNERS_3.html

Heath Ledger was posthumously awarded the best supporting actor Oscar for his role in "The Dark Knight." 
Mr. Ledger's family -- Kim Ledger, left, Kate Ledger and Sally Bell -- accepted the award on his behalf.

[Front-Ranger]

I recommend Man on Wire, winner of the best documentary Oscar. I think it's out on DVD now. You may have seen the subject of the film, Philip Petit, bound on stage during the thank-yous, and exit, making a gold coin disappear.

http://www.documentary.org/content/walking-air-man-wire-presents-petits-terrific-tale

[southendmd]

I recommend Man on Wire, winner of the best documentary Oscar. I think it's out on DVD now. You may have seen the subject of the film, Philip Petit, bound on stage during the thank-yous, and exit, making a gold coin disappear.

http://www.documentary.org/content/walking-air-man-wire-presents-petits-terrific-tale

Yes, it is out on DVD.  As a Brokie bonus, it includes The Man Who Walked Betwen the Towers  narrated by our own Jake. 

[Front-Ranger]

Yes, it is out on DVD.  As a Brokie bonus, it includes The Man Who Walked Betwen the Towers  narrated by our own Jake. 

No kidding! That is super-dooper!! (Segue to yet another movie/play we both like!!)

[southendmd]

No kidding! That is super-dooper!! (Segue to yet another movie/play we both like!!)

I'd put on the Ritz for you any day, Friend. 

[HerrKaiser]

THE READER - I loved it!  A movie you can really sink your teeth into.  I was in tears for half of it thanks to the wonderful performances by everyone involved. 

I wasn't sure whether to put it on my 'sooner' or 'later' list.  The clips they have showed on the Oscars look really good.

So many have given the Reader very high marks, but I had mixed emotions. Too many times when suspensions of disbelief were required for a top-level film. Also, it totally (like Milk) avoided the big elephant in the room--child sexual abuse by an adult.

[serious crayons]

So many have given the Reader very high marks, but I had mixed emotions. Too many times when suspensions of disbelief were required for a top-level film. Also, it totally (like Milk) avoided the big elephant in the room--child sexual abuse by an adult.

Wait -- when did that happen in Milk?

[oilgun]

So many have given the Reader very high marks, but I had mixed emotions. Too many times when suspensions of disbelief were required for a top-level film. Also, it totally (like Milk) avoided the big elephant in the room--child sexual abuse by an adult.

I was wondering when that would come up.  "Not only was she a Nazi but she was also a sexual predator who preyed on poor innocent CHILDREN!!" 

[HerrKaiser]

right. And no mention of that 'minor point' during the film's quite positive reviews by most critics and audiences.

Nor was the obvious craving for teen boys by Milk ever noted as an issue for the film (or his real life predator activities).

Had either film used a teen girl as the object of such abuse, a totally different dialog would have emerged months ago.

[Ellemeno]

Now I don't feel the same hilarity I did about posting this, but I will anyway.


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH2nQHPs4aA[/youtube]


Quick - which one of these actors acted with Heath?