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(The Week)   In praise of Jake Gyllenhaall's crazy eyes. Shine on you crazy diamond   (theweek.com) divider line
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    More: Interesting, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zodiac, David Fincher, Donnie Darko, Robert Graysmith, Gyllenhaal's work, Mark Ruffalo, opportunistic crime scene videographer  
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Pazuzu Smith-Jones
2019-02-04 7:49:49 AM  
Nightcrawler was a very good film that didn't get near the attention it deserved. I'm getting the impression that Velvet Buzzsaw won't be nearly as good, but I'm still planning to see it first chance I get.
 
Munden [TotalFark] [OhFark]
2019-02-04 8:07:12 AM  
I had zero expectations for this film and it was an underwhelming snoozer.  3/10
 
Dalek Caan's doomed mistress
2019-02-04 8:20:33 AM  

Pazuzu Smith-Jones: Nightcrawler was a very good film that didn't get near the attention it deserved. I'm getting the impression that Velvet Buzzsaw won't be nearly as good, but I'm still planning to see it first chance I get.


I saw it.  It's an odd film.  I enjoyed it, mostly because, having had to deal with the art world in the past, it actually is what the art world can be like at times.  Gyllenhaall was great in it, but I think a lot of people will be underwhelmed or disappointed by the ending.

I saw it on Netflix though, so for me it was a good two hours.  I'm not sure if I'd be willing to sit through it for $20 at a theater.
 
BullBearMS
2019-02-04 8:53:39 AM  

Pazuzu Smith-Jones: Nightcrawler was a very good film that didn't get near the attention it deserved. I'm getting the impression that Velvet Buzzsaw won't be nearly as good, but I'm still planning to see it first chance I get.


Seconded on Nightcrawler.

He played a disturbing character very well in that movie.
 
Snapper Carr
2019-02-04 8:55:13 AM  

Pazuzu Smith-Jones: Nightcrawler was a very good film that didn't get near the attention it deserved.


I think Nightcrawler got a ton mileage from Gyllenhaall's performance. With a less skilled actor in the role it probably wouldn't have been nearly as compelling.
 
AdrienVeidt
2019-02-04 8:58:10 AM  
I'm wondering how a bog-standard spec horror script got millions of dollars for such a cast.  That movie was pure Asylum-level dreck aside from the actors.
 
AdrienVeidt
2019-02-04 9:02:13 AM  
I mean, did Malkovich's character have a single, solitary effect on the plotline in any manner whatsoever?
 
WoolyManwich [TotalFark]
2019-02-04 9:03:06 AM  
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fisker
2019-02-04 9:58:22 AM  
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Pop and Miracle Whip [BareFark] [OhFark]
2019-02-04 10:22:03 AM  
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/When you strike at the king, you must not squint.
 
Moooooo K
2019-02-04 10:45:38 AM  

AdrienVeidt: I mean, did Malkovich's character have a single, solitary effect on the plotline in any manner whatsoever?


I was wondering this as well? What purpose did he serve other than for an uneccesary intro for "Don don".

And wtf was his post credit scene?
 
Titanius Anglesmith
2019-02-04 11:42:44 AM  
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CarnySaur [TotalFark]
2019-02-04 12:26:23 PM  

AdrienVeidt: I mean, did Malkovich's character have a single, solitary effect on the plotline in any manner whatsoever?


I think he's just contractually obligated to be in Netflix movies now.
 
oldfarthenry [TotalFark]
2019-02-04 1:24:33 PM  
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Actor extraordinaire!
 
phedex
2019-02-04 5:11:28 PM  
He's one of my favorite actors.  The guy seems to throw himself head on into whatever role he's playing, and always does it very well; His facial expressions definitely are a factor as well.   Velvet buzzsaw kind of missed the mark for me, but I did like the weird concept and it wasn't awful;  I just won't be watching it again.

Zodiac on the other hand, is up there with Seven in terms of crime thrillers I enjoy.
 
SuperLorie
2019-02-04 11:02:16 PM  
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