tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post6262265547804071686..comments2023-10-31T05:01:17.695-07:00Comments on Lazy Thoughts From a Boomer: That's a quite a playlist, and actor.le0pard13http://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-61656195513432528472010-01-14T09:58:29.352-08:002010-01-14T09:58:29.352-08:00Cheadle is that, Paul. His next film, Brooklyn'...Cheadle is that, Paul. His next film, <i>Brooklyn's Finest</i>, looks pretty good. Seen the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUMC8rh6uuE" rel="nofollow">trailer</a>? Thanks for stopping by, my friend, and leaving a comment.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-28911423157609135282010-01-14T01:09:20.097-08:002010-01-14T01:09:20.097-08:00Top post. Cheadle is a bit spiffy, eh? Out Of sigh...Top post. Cheadle is a bit spiffy, eh? Out Of sight is a joy.Paul D Brazillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881642426845398389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-6405671569405291412010-01-06T19:08:43.019-08:002010-01-06T19:08:43.019-08:00Good point, Poncho. If the Academy suddenly stoppe...Good point, Poncho. If the Academy suddenly stopped now, there would be those never rewarded because the <i>make-ups</i> ceased. And now that we've been talking about it in his performance, I need to schedule <i>Hotel Rwanda</i> again. Thanks, Poncho, for your comment and insight.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-77951012506474956072010-01-06T15:31:50.393-08:002010-01-06T15:31:50.393-08:00I have to agree with everyone here. First, I do th...I have to agree with everyone here. First, I do think Don Cheadle is one amazing actor. I love <i>Hotel Rwanda</i> and couldn't believe the subtlety with which he plays not only that role, but every part he's given (at least every one I've seen). <br /><br />And about the Oscar, the Academy does have that tradition... sadly, there've been quite a few actors awarded due date, and not always for their best performance (Kate Winslet, Heath Ledger, or even Morgan Freeman), and the same with the directors (Martin Scorsese). But I think we could never make everybody happy, could we?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00523822082767886004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-46320894877586782482010-01-06T08:18:01.946-08:002010-01-06T08:18:01.946-08:00After watching Out of Sight again last night, you&...After watching <i>Out of Sight</i> again last night, you're so correct, Naomi. Do they ever sizzle on screen! And, I agree very much Don Cheadle was so great in <i>Hotel Rwanda</i>. Foxx was great, too, in <i>Ray</i> (the much more showy part), but Cheadle kept up with him in the more subtle role (and that tells you a lot about how great he was in it). Thanks for your comment, Naomi.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-23767519488259187682010-01-06T07:47:38.367-08:002010-01-06T07:47:38.367-08:00I'm still wondering what happened to J-Lo as w...I'm still wondering what happened to J-Lo as well. She had the best chemistry with Clooney of any of his leading ladies.<br /><br />I haven't seen all of those movies you named, but I became a believer in Don Cheadle with Hotel Rwanda. Nothing against Foxx's turn as Ray, but Cheadle would have had my Oscar vote for his performance in Hotel Rwanda.Naomi Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005429772070247806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-37278372649425386132010-01-05T11:42:03.163-08:002010-01-05T11:42:03.163-08:00He is one cool dude, alright. Plus, all the really...He is one cool dude, alright. Plus, all the really sophisticated folk (like those commenting here) know how great <i>Out of Sight</i> is, PCN ;-). OoS is due for another viewing by me soon. You make a good point on how good Leonard's source book is, too. I've got its sequel, <i>Road Dogs</i>, as a upcoming audiobook read/listen, as well.<br /><br />And you're so right about Ms. Moore being one of those deserved and brilliant actors who still don't have a statue (and she and Don co-starred in <i>Boogie Nights</i>). The Academy as a penchant for ignoring truly worthy folk, then screwing another actor's performance so they can make it up to that actor for their myopia.<br /><br />Thanks very much for your comment, PCN.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-20409092637386158592010-01-05T11:13:21.601-08:002010-01-05T11:13:21.601-08:00Great tribute to a very cool dude indeed. Out of S...Great tribute to a very cool dude indeed. <i>Out of Sight</i> is one of my fave films by any director, not just Soderbergh. (The book is also one of my favorites in Leonard's canon.)<br /><br />Your bemoaning his lack of an Oscar made me think about all the brilliant actors--like Julianne Moore!--who still don't have one. WTH?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-73834706528325169932010-01-04T10:44:07.817-08:002010-01-04T10:44:07.817-08:00You are always so kind to me, Jen. But, I really e...You are always so kind to me, Jen. But, I really enjoy Cheadle's work. Thanks so much.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-17858507345241975542010-01-04T10:42:17.414-08:002010-01-04T10:42:17.414-08:00You're so right, J.D. I'd add that it was ...You're so right, J.D. I'd add that it was a demarcation of sorts. There's the Clooney before Sonderbergh's <i>Out of Sight</i>, and there's the <i>Clooney</i> after it that went on to be the star he is now (along with adding more great things to his filmography). I think J Lo, too, could have gone on to so much more, but somehow... didn't. I still scratch my head on that one.<br /><br />Thanks for kind words and thoughts, J.D.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-87310031728176448642010-01-04T06:19:46.552-08:002010-01-04T06:19:46.552-08:00This was a fun post, Michael! I enjoy Don Cheadle,...This was a fun post, Michael! I enjoy Don Cheadle, too, but never analyzed him in quite this manner. Good stuff! :)Jen Forbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325129568512353951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469856753989183551.post-86025547724590211112010-01-04T04:37:38.774-08:002010-01-04T04:37:38.774-08:00If push came to shove, OUT OF SIGHT is my fave Sod...If push came to shove, OUT OF SIGHT is my fave Soderbergh film as well for the reasons you so eloquently stated. There is such a looseness and confidence to Soderbergh's direction in this film, which I have felt is the best Elmore Leonard adaptation to date. It was also the film that George Clooney really came into his own and showed that he could carry film and he had genuine movie star charisma. Hell, J Lo is even good in it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.com