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January 31st, 2008 at 05:33pm Will Pfeifer
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I caught a showing of “There Will Be Blood” last night, and though I don’t have time to post much at the moment, I do want to say this: If Daniel Day-Lewis doesn’t win the Best Actor Oscar this year, he should stomp up onto the stage and take it by force.
That’s what his character, Daniel Plainview, would do.
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9 Comments Add your own
1. Wally Ball | February 1st, 2008 at 8:41 am
What the heck is Magnum P.I. doing in that movie?
2. Will Pfeifer | February 1st, 2008 at 10:17 am
If they could somehow make a new version of MAGNUM P.I, with Daniel Day-Lewis playing the same character as he does in THERE WILL BE BLOOD, I’m confident it would be the greatest TV show ever.
3. Wally Ball | February 1st, 2008 at 11:54 am
Will, I saw your comments over at Applesauce Blog. You thinking of leaving us movie lovers for the bright lights of politics?
4. Brew in the Haus | February 1st, 2008 at 12:04 pm
I’ve only seen the prviews, but what I watched looked like he turns in an acting masterpiece. I can’t wait to see it.
Any movie recommended by the Movie Man is a movie I want to see. They don’t pay you enough, Movie Man. You are the king, brother. The King.
5. Wally Ball | February 1st, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Brew, what you think about the Movie Man hitting up Applesauce with some political commentary. Don’t you think he’s a little out of his element?
6. Brew in the Haus | February 1st, 2008 at 1:22 pm
I don’t know if we should put him in a box, but I agree, that’s a stretch for him.
7. Wally Ball | February 1st, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Brew - you’re right. The man can be multifaceted. In fact, there is a lot of cross over between Hollywood and poltiics. Like, last night at the Democratic debate. CNN stopped Jason Alexander and asked him about his views on the election. Man, I am so glad I heard that. Will, what’s Jason up to today? And, who you think he’ll vote for? He wouldn’t say last night.
8. hokumboy | February 2nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Will,
Our family just got back from viewing “Blood”.
If Daniel Day Lewis doesn’t get the Oscar for his performance the fix is in. There’s a reason he’s the worlds best living film actor.
Of course Paul Dano was no slouch in the film either. Although I’ve only seen Bardem, I think he should have been on the list for “Best Supporting Actor”. But, so should have Cate Blanchette.
9. Will Pfeifer | February 4th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Hokum — I completely agree with you on Daniel Day Lewis. Dano was great, too — I’m not sure why he wasn’t nominated. Even the kid who played Plainview’s son, H.W., was really fine. His quiet performance was just the right counterpart to Day-Lewis.
Bardem was nominated, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins. He was amazing, and he’s the one everyone seems to be talking about.
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