good evening y'all! this past weekend i had the opportunity to screen the new movie doubt (nominated for five golden globes - including best drama) from the convenience of my own home - i was totally planning to go see it in the theaters but once i heard i could get a press screener - i was stoked! if you're looking for an intense drama with incredible dialogue and brilliant acting - this film is right up your alley! as much as i enjoyed the film - i'd love to see a stage production of the play - which the movie is based upon - written by john patrick shanley - who adapted his work for the big screen - and also played director! (the film was great but i think it probably works better on the stage...) of course it goes without saying - meryl streep was amazing - along with semi-newcomer amy adams and acting veteran philip seymour hoffman but i fell in love with actress viola davis (pictured below next to ms. streep) who only really has one scene in the movie yet it's such a powerful scene - i was blown away (the writing was so well done & engaging) she needs to win a best supporting actress oscar (she's already nominated for a golden globe for her kick-ass performance)
i'd definitely recommend this movie to anyone who wants to see it - i don't think i would talk anyone into it (like i doubt my mom would be into it...she likes lighter & more upbeat entertainment) i'm curious to see what awards doubt picks up as awards season kicks into high gear - for sure it made me glad to have renounced my catholic upbringing - i still can't believe the church doesn't allow priests to get married - oh my gosh - don't even get me started - i have a laundry list of issues! popbytes over & out for now...xoxo
HOT LINKS! † rihanna is on the prowl for a well endowed guy! cele|bitchy † suri cruise and her bear play a little cautionary limbo popsugar † michael jackson's face appeared in an ultrasound? gawker † what does pamela anderson look like without make-up? celebslam † oh how gross ... amy winehouse's breast implants were leaking! dlisted †have you seen carmen electra's sex tape yet?egotastic
DOUBT - GREAT ACTING & EVEN BETTER WRITING
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» this comment was posted by Evan on december 18, 2008 10:20 am «
it was amazing! the ending fell a little flat though. it wasn't quite the way i wished the story would end. meryl just stole the show... AGAIN. she's such a b*tch! hahahaha
if you haven't seen frost/nixon yet, that was amazing!! i attended a screening of "last chance harvey" last night. it was amazingly touching! must-see!
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» this comment was posted by Will-W. on december 18, 2008 12:11 pm «
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