December 2011
ryangoslingstanktop asked: They are pushing Clooney so hard b/c a supporting Oscar just isn't enough these days. I haven't seen the film yet, but it might be a little too light for that lead Oscar win. I think everyone better watch out b/c Jean Dujardin looks like he's going to pull a Marion Cotillard on everybody.
Anonymous asked: um..I think I need to clarify this. I don't mean that being a politician or calling Michael a natural politician is a bad thing. I know we all need to be a politician sometimes no matter what your job is, and it's good to see Michael doing his game pretty well. I just feel Sarah's tone in the post wasn't right when she called him a natural politician. It sounds like somewhat...
ahlicake asked: The idea of Cronenberg being angry about Fassy staying in Venice to accept his award is ludicrous. Any HUGELY positive press for one of your film's stars, even if it's for another film, is good press for your film. 3 of the other principle actors for ADM were at the TIFF gala. I've been to galas with less, where even the director couldn't come because she was on location...
Anonymous asked: re: ask about Sarah's issue with Fox Searchlight, I have to say, I agree in the sense that it's clear they're campaigning for certain films, but it's for very different reasons. For Descendents, they're only gunning for a nod for Clooney (not deserved). For Shame, they want to cause a stir by being a major company putting out an NC-17 (amazing film, and deserves the...
serenissimaluna asked: hahah ups, Forgot to clarify that I meant to bad reviews. Are not very objective. :S
ryangoslingstanktop asked: I don't see calling Michael a politician as a bad thing, necessarily. Unfortunately, there is a dance you must do in this business. I think he can be compared to a politician, like Clooney and others because he's charming and can work a room. I personally liked MMMM very much and Elizabeth Olsen is definitely a star, but ultimately you can't control how people think or vote no...
Anonymous asked: To me, she seems like doing "go home and kick the dog". What's the relevance between MMMM getting dumped and Michael being a natural politician? (Well, it's too long, again...I'm sorry)
Anonymous asked: I haven't seen MMMM yet but I can understand how Sarah feels because I woud feel the same way if I were her. Even so, I think it isn't appropriate for her to write this way. Fox Searchlight has abandoned MMMM for the Descendents and Shame-I don't even know this is true. MMMM got 5 noms in Indie Spirit.-and you feel bitter and disappointed? Then, write about that, get the point and...
Anonymous asked: but Venice called him and asked to come back to get his Coppa Volpi. What could he do at that situation? Cronenberg pissed off? I don't really know how he really felt about the situation-I'm not a mind reader or telepather like Charles :)-but like she says, it's all business and Cronenberg must be aware of that better than any of us here including Sarah herself. Besides, I'm...
Anonymous asked: She thinks he didn't handle the TIFF/Venice thing well and David Cronenberg must have been pissed off when Michael wasn't in Toronto with him to accept Coppa Volpi in Venice. Then, what should he have done? Would have made Cronenberg and her happy if he had stayed in Toronto abandoning Coppa Volpi? That's absurd. At that time, Michael was superbusy promoting three films; ADM, Shame...
Anonymous asked: I read the post from Sarah. She repeatedly says she is not blaming Michael but just complaining about MMMM being dumped by Fox Searchlight in favor of Shame. But I don't buy it : More than 2/3 of the post is about how Michael has chosen Shame over ADM for higher Oscar nomination chance and his moves in Oscar campaign, not about Fox Searchlight and MMMM. (Am I the only one who think it should...
keepupbabe asked: I have to think the reason McQueen didn't give much of a back story on Brandon and Sissy was the fact that they could easily be anyone. If there was more details about what happened to them (such as why Brandon is the way he is), people might not be able to see themselves as capable of going through what he goes through - not being able to relate. I don't know if that's why he did...
Anonymous asked: Rumor has it that Ebert gave Shame a perfect "100" mark (Metacritic) and said "This is a great act of filmmaking and acting. I don't believe I would be able to see it twice." I have yet to see his review or get outside confirmation, though.
serenissimaluna asked: I feel that most of the criticisms of SHAME are not to be objective. Just try to discredit. :(
Anonymous asked: What are your thoughts on that EW review of Shame? I personally think the reviewer missed the point of the film, especially considering her complaint about the lack of background info about Brandon and Sissy.
EW gives SHAME a C and "A Dangerous Method" an A- →
camewiththeframe:
Her faults with SHAME are similar to herbfellow EW reviwer, Owen Glieberman’s, in fall—it’s all glummly, glossily superficial, bit with no soul.
Michael receives positive reviews in both, though…
November 2011
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Open Discussion Question: Opinions on Fassy taking...
In case case you have no clue what I’m talking about, check a few posts down! A possible new role in Michael’s future.
Shame preview and Q&A with Steve McQueen...IN... →
mcfiddles:
YES YES YES YES!
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Submit An Open Discussion Question.
I’m out of Michael related open discussion questions right now so please submit some questions and if I like one I’ll post it up! Make sure it is open ended! Thanks!
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Why You Should See Shame
You should see Shame this weekend for many reasons: See it for Michael Fassbender who delivers a performance that will stay with you for a long, long time. See it for Steve McQueen, one of the most exciting, most original directors working right now. It’s like following an author. You can watch the progression of a true visionary. See it because film is meant to challenge and...
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Dear Michael Fassbender: Are you enjoying your...
Alright, guys, go get yourself a drink and get comfy. It’s another Michael post from Lainey. This time it’s from her other writer Sarah:
I hope so, as it’s certainly costing Fox Searchlight a pretty penny. Although, I don’t mean “expensive” strictly in the pecuniary sense. No, I mean that your Oscar campaign for Shame is coming at the expense of others, notably Fox Searchlight’s...
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Watch Michael Fassbender Get ‘Filthy’ in an Exclusive Clip From ‘Shame’ [Uploaded for archival purposes]
When Michael Fassbender strolls into work (late, mind you) during this exclusive clip from Shame, the situation is a little more fraught than it initially may appear. The night before, Fassbender’s sister (Carey Mulligan) crossed a boundary with his married boss...
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Michael Fassbender: Sex Addicts Will Go ‘Wherever You Can Get Your Rocks Off’ - Interview with OUT
‘Shame’ star talks about addiction and his buzzed-about gay sex scene
In director Steve McQueen’s Shame, actor Michael Fassbender plays an often-naked businessman type who is unable to connect to other people, including his own sister played memorably by Carey...
Anonymous asked: what happened to mcfassing?
eccola10 asked: any news about Pitch Black Heist movie? is it out? maybe possible download?
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X-Men: First Class Sequel Announced →
Waking Dream: “Michael, you just won the cup of... →
interstellabeams:
“Michael, you just won the cup of Volpi in Venice for best actor, unfortunately you won it for not my movie, you won it for Shame. And it’s obvious to me that in Shame you’re just really playing yourself, you know, this crazy, drug-taking, naked guy who has sex with a lot of people. Whereas in my…
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