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Wed Aug-10-05 07:56 PM
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Do you tend to favor actors/actresses who are slightly offbeat? |
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For some reason, my favorite actors, actresses, even musical acts seem to be just a little bit out there, or slightly unhinged. They may play creepy or crazy roles. They aren't always the "looker" types, either, maybe aside from Johnny Depp and Angeline Jolie.
I love to watch Christopher Walken, Jack Nicholson, William H. Macy, Anthony Hopkins, Kathy Bates, Ian McDiarmid, Steve Buschemi, Christopher Lee, and Ian McKellen.
I dunno why, but I do! :shrug:
How 'bout the rest of DU?
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Wed Aug-10-05 07:58 PM
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and you've named quite a few of my favourites (I'd add Gary Oldman and maybe John Malkovich to your list, though).
Maybe it's because I'm slightly unhinged, myself :D
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:00 PM
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2. Oh what great additions! |
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I just couldn't think of any more. I loved Gary Oldman in Dracula! And what happened to John Malkovich, I haven't seen him in a while?
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:02 PM
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5. He was in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"... |
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and "Ripley's Game"...other than that, I think he's mostly been working in Europe.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:07 PM
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12. Was Hitchhiker's guide worth it? |
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I have hears mixed reviews, but if it looks decent I may get it on dvd.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:07 PM
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not great, really, but probably worth a rental, at least.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:11 PM
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:02 PM
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6. Oh I loved Gary Oldman in Dracula |
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When he was dressed to the nines in London...oh my. :loveya:
Adored him as Sirius Black, too. I can't think of anyone who'd have been better in that part. Way before the movies, when I read Prisoner of Azkaban I actually pictured him as Gary Oldman in my head, hehe.
Dammit I even loved him in the Fifth Element. And I was cheering for him in Air Force One. :P
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:06 PM
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11. Loved him and Chloe Webb... |
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:10 PM
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17. I forgot "Immortal Beloved" |
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:00 PM
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You named a lot of my favorites too, but I'd add Vincent D'nofrio (sp?) too.
What can I say, I'm a weirdo and like attracts like.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:01 PM
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4. Yeah, that could be it. |
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I have the Chris Walken SNL dvd, and that has me laughing every time I watch it.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:03 PM
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7. There's an SNL DVD of him? |
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Oh man I have to get it! I love the Continental.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:05 PM
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9. I loved when the fake mustache was coming off |
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The way he is so obvious about reading the cue cards cracks me up.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:05 PM
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10. "Would you like a glass of champanya?" |
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:05 PM
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8. I love your list. I'd add Kevin Spacey and Willem Dafoe... |
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and I would have added Vincent Gallo, until I found out that he is a major Republican and a racist asshole.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:08 PM
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14. Dang I forgot Willem Dafoe! Kevin Spacey is great, too! |
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Dafoe was great in Last Temptation. I liked Spacey in Kpax.
:)
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:10 PM
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16. Willem Dafoe was great in Existenz, too... |
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"WHat was your life like before?"
"I operated a gas station."
"You still operate a gas station, don't you?"
"Only on the most pathetic level of reality."
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:25 PM
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21. I met him on the street one day |
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When I used to work in the East Village. Nicest guy you'd ever want to meet.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:09 PM
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15. Brown Bunny scarred me for life |
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:51 PM
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I've wanted to. Just for the BJ scene. :evilgrin:
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:55 PM
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37. That's what scarred me |
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I mean, I'm no prude by any means, but that was just...gah. I needed brain bleach.
It was the unsexiest thing I've ever seen.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:57 PM
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40. Yeah--you know, I always feel that way after seeing his films... |
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Buffalo 66 made me feel gross, too. He's just so nasty looking.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:23 PM
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:27 PM
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22. He is a good one, too. |
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He had a great performance in Moonstruck. I admit, I liked City of Angels, too.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:24 PM
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20. Not when they are singing or dancing. |
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Sorry, you asked for that one. :D
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:28 PM
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23. I was talking more of musical artists |
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I forgot to give any examples of the offbeat muscial artists I like.
Sue me!
:hi:
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:47 PM
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some of my favourites who would probably be considered "offbeat": Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Björk, PJ Harvey, Rob Zombie, Barry Adamson (how much more offbeat can you get than a guy who does soundtracks for imaginary movies? Heh.)...
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:50 PM
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30. We share a lot of the same taste |
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I'd add Kate Bush to the list. I wonder what ever happened to her, she was cool.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:53 PM
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33. I saw that she was supposed to have a new album coming out this year.... |
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and I can't hear early Tori Amos ("Little Earthquakes" & "Under the Pink") without being reminded of Kate Bush...very similar soprano, similar use of piano...
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Wed Aug-10-05 09:10 PM
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Eat the Music was interesting. I always loved "Don't Give Up", her duet with none other than Peter Gabriel!
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:52 PM
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32. I love Peter Gabriel! |
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I also like Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, and Bjork!
Peter Gabriel is quite strange. I loved the triangle reverse mohawk he had when he was with Genesis.
I notice, though, most of the musicians I favor are also quite the humanitarians.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:54 PM
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I've never thought of him as being that strange, but I'm a weirdo myself...guess I have different standards :D
And David Byrne. How could I forget him? Oh yeah. And Bowie.
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Wed Aug-10-05 09:08 PM
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43. Yep, he is pretty different. |
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I love his lyrics, full of double entendres. Very deep.
And yes, I like Bowie and Byrne as well.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:33 PM
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Edited on Wed Aug-10-05 09:22 PM by Floogeldy
I do, however, tend to favor actresses who are off beat.
;)
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:37 PM
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I knew you would have a good response.
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Wed Aug-10-05 09:22 PM
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I just realized I might be in trouble.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:39 PM
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one of my favorite actors.:crazy:
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:41 PM
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27. Is that dripping sarcasm? |
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I know Sean Penn is a big liberal, and I have liked some of his roles, but, generally, I don't like Sean Penn.
I don't know why. :shrug:
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:54 PM
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35. I don't like him because he's just too self-important |
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He needs to get the stick out of his ass.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:56 PM
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39. Yes, that is another thing. |
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I also grew up in the Madonna era, and was not very impressed at how he treated her.
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Wed Aug-10-05 09:00 PM
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42. Him and Woody Harrelson. |
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Don't get me wrong, I can admire some of the things they both do when they aren't acting, but there's something about the general attitude. Although to his credit Harrelson isn't as bad as Penn...most of the photos I've seen of him show a sort of smug, self-satisfied smirk on his face.
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Wed Aug-10-05 09:14 PM
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45. no i think he is a good actor |
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:44 PM
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28. I think we all do. Normal is boring. n/t |
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:53 PM
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34. yes, Phillip Seymour Hoffman is one of my favorites |
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and William H. Macy, i finally saw "The Coller" and i loved it.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:56 PM
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38. Phillip Seymour Hoffman |
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I loved him in Flawless. He made such a great, earthy drag queen.
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Wed Aug-10-05 08:59 PM
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41. He was good in "Red Dragon" as the asshole reporter. |
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Wasn't there a recent one where he had a starring role?
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didn't really notice him until "Adaptation" and he was terrific. Then I noticed him in everything: "The Horse Whisperer", "Seabiscuit", the "Bourne Identity", of course, "American Beauty"... he's great. Sneaks up on you, is a terrific actor.
Tom Wilkinson is good, Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Helen Mirren. Looove Christopher Walken (I love a man who can dance!).
I don't really like many of the "stars" except Johnny Depp. Don't like Angelina's movies so much as I admire her politics.
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Wed Aug-10-05 10:01 PM
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49. Two words: Cindy Lauper. |
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