We talk a lot about nepotism deservedly as a negative phrase but then there are the few cases where it has lead to incredible discoveries. Margaret Qualley may not have gotten the part as Jill in the Leftovers had she not been Andie McDowell’s daughter but wow she was so incredible in the Leftovers.
She was given an opportunity and she used it to springboard for an already accomplished career as a young actress. I know she was incredible in Maid too. I imagine she was a home run cast for The Substance (I haven’t seen it yet).
Her affect feels a lot like one of the great actresses of our time Jennifer Connelly. I imagine even in this era of so many amazing young actresses because of the increase in shows & movies that Qualley will stand out and sooner rather than later become an Oscar nominee.
I recently watched Rebel Ridge based on your review. I had seen the trailer, but I wasn't convinced to give it a try until I read your review. I really enjoyed it and I'm ready to watch it again! I look forward to your Across the Aisle episode covering the movie.
I saw "The Substance." It was disturbing (on so many levels) but I enjoyed it. Gave me that 80s "Scanners" vibe. Especially the closing scene. And, yes, Dennis Quaid really nailed it as the most disgusting person I've seen in a movie in a while. (Kind of went hand in hand with his recent endorsement of Trump!)
That red/orange hallway at the studio reminded me of the hallway in "The Shining" where the elevator opened and the blood came rushing out. Also, "almost" vampiric could've been "downright" vampiric. The same for "particularly" subtle. :)
I'm excited to see a sequel to Transformers One. The way they handled the relationships between all of the characters was sublime I thought. A far better origin story for the franchise's conflict than we've received previously
We talk a lot about nepotism deservedly as a negative phrase but then there are the few cases where it has lead to incredible discoveries. Margaret Qualley may not have gotten the part as Jill in the Leftovers had she not been Andie McDowell’s daughter but wow she was so incredible in the Leftovers.
She was given an opportunity and she used it to springboard for an already accomplished career as a young actress. I know she was incredible in Maid too. I imagine she was a home run cast for The Substance (I haven’t seen it yet).
Her affect feels a lot like one of the great actresses of our time Jennifer Connelly. I imagine even in this era of so many amazing young actresses because of the increase in shows & movies that Qualley will stand out and sooner rather than later become an Oscar nominee.
I recently watched Rebel Ridge based on your review. I had seen the trailer, but I wasn't convinced to give it a try until I read your review. I really enjoyed it and I'm ready to watch it again! I look forward to your Across the Aisle episode covering the movie.
Great reviews.
I saw "The Substance." It was disturbing (on so many levels) but I enjoyed it. Gave me that 80s "Scanners" vibe. Especially the closing scene. And, yes, Dennis Quaid really nailed it as the most disgusting person I've seen in a movie in a while. (Kind of went hand in hand with his recent endorsement of Trump!)
That red/orange hallway at the studio reminded me of the hallway in "The Shining" where the elevator opened and the blood came rushing out. Also, "almost" vampiric could've been "downright" vampiric. The same for "particularly" subtle. :)
Sonny, you do a great job, but why is it that I want to read the 5-year old's review.
He liked it fine, but he was annoyed it was in 3D. He's got a big head, it was better after I gave him adult-sized glasses.
I'm excited to see a sequel to Transformers One. The way they handled the relationships between all of the characters was sublime I thought. A far better origin story for the franchise's conflict than we've received previously
Cue: Sunset Boulevard
"Mr. Demille, I'm ready for my close-up"