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the international
I have always been a big fan of clive owen. I think that he is one of those rare talents that Hollywood recognizes. I thought that he was great in that casino movie. I loved him in Closer as well. He has a new movie out called the international. It c...
hes just not that into you
I have eagerly awaited the release of this all star movie for the past few weeks. I have to say that it was very disappointing. I think that the Ben Affleck rule comes into play. As many of you already know, Ben Affleck is box office poison. If he is...
the edge of love
I was reading up on the new Keira Knighley and Sienna Miller movie that was release in the UK. I love british movies. I think that the Brits are making higher quality movies now. Most of the stuff that Hollywood is churning out is just garbage. We ar...
Mongol
This movie starring Tadanobu Asano is one of the best movies i’ve seen this year. I have always talked to friends about an Asian epic. I always wanted to see a warrior depiction in a major high production film. Hollywood came close by making th...
smart people
I really liked this movie. It’s kind of slow paced, but didn’t mind it cause the cast was incredible. If you enjoyed Sideways, you’re sure to enjoy this flick. I think Ellen Page is going to be a real star in Hollywood. She’s ...
Vantage point
What a god awful movie this was. I just finished watching this sorry excuse for a movie. I can’t believe so many actors wanted to be in this movie. Granted, non of them are A listers, but still. I’m thinking Forrest Whittaker took this ro...
Californication
This Showtime Original TV series is pretty amazing. I rented the first season of The Tudors because i got interested in Henry the 8th. My interest sparked because i saw “The other Boyln girl.” I couldn’t resiste Natalie Portman and ...
Happiness
Happiness stars an indie style all star cast. The film features Phillip Seymore Hoffman as a shy pervert. The lives of all of the characters are inter mingled. The characters all seem to escape happiness. It’s an examination of how shitty life ...
Lars and the real girl
Lars and the real girl is a movie starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Mortimer. The film is beautifully acted and the story focuses on the characters. The main character played by Gosling is a sweet young man who lost his mother when he was a baby. To su...
Charlie Wilson’s War
Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts finally make a movie together. Too bad it sucks. Too bad they choose to collaborate together after they peaked in Hollywood. This movie is bland and it was put together without thinking about whether the movie will be good...
King of California
A surprisingly good movie. King of California stars Michael Douglas and the lovely Evan Rachel Wood. It’s a father daughter treasure hunt story. The father is a crazy man and the daughter is a precocious old soul. The story is generic but the c...
Semi- Final Match (#1) Jack Nicholson vs. Robert DeNiro
Both these guys are one step away from the championship match. What else can you say about these two actors that have not been addressed already? You guys already know who you are going to vote for so here are some funny clips that might keep you g...
Quarter-Final Match (#3) Al Pacino vs Dustin Hoffman
Al Pacino Pros: A very talented actor. Great roles over the years has helped but he brings it is every films he does. His delivery in some of his scenes can not be matched. He is great at changing his mood at a dime. He is able to play a “ba...
Quarter-Final Match (#1) Robert DeNiro vs Denzel Washington
Robert DeNiro Pros:Great passion for his role. May be the top character actors in Hollywood of all time. He has played some of the most unforgettable characters of all time like Vito Corleone, Al Capone, and Jake LaMotta. I mean he was able to m...
Round 2 Results!!
Round two comes to an end and there were some very close results. Dinero beat Hopkins by a narrow margin, as did Denzel over Depp and Spacey over Walken. Jack Nicholson crushed Edward Norton, rightfully so. Now we are down to 8 actors. Who will w...
Round 2 (Match #8) Morgan Freeman vs Robert Duvall
This is by the far the hardest one to call in the second round. Both very experienced and both great actors. Morgan has always shined in supporting roles and so has Duvall. However Duvall showed he could carry a film by himself when he made The Ap...
Round 2 (Match #7) Paul Newman vs Matt Damon
Here is a question, if you give Matt Damon twenty years, can he surpass Paul Newman as an actor? I think yes, look at what he has done already. Paul Newman has 8 best actor Academy Award nominations. He won one for The Color of Money. Now that is...
Round 2 (Match #6) Russell Crowe vs Dustin Hoffman
Maximus vs. Rainman. What a great match up we have in round two. This one might be the hardest one to call. People love Dustin Hoffman but he has not done anything for years. Can his early success carry him past Russell Crowe? Dustin Hoffman has...
Round 2 (Match #5) Al Pacino vs Billy Bob Thornton
Poor Billy Bob, he gets matched up with one of the greatest actors of our time in round two. Surprisingly Al Pacino has only one Oscar under his belt, however he does have 8 nominations. He has played legendary characters that we will never forget,...
Round 2 (Match #4) Kevin Spacey vs Christopher Walken
Great match up in the second round. Two great actors but I feel one is WAY overrated. Kevin Spacey started as a great stage actor before he got to television and eventually the big screen. But once he made it in Hollywood people realized that this...
Round 2 (Match #3) Jack Nicholson vs Edward Norton
This might be the biggest mismatch of the first round. Edward Norton will need all the luck on the web to beat Jack Nicholson. Jack is a three time Academy award winner (nominated 12 times!!) with great range. However he is best known for playing ...
Round 2 (Match #2) Johnny Depp vs Denzel Washington
Both these guys dominated in the first round. Johnny Depp destroyed Samuel L. Jackson 6-0 and Denzel surprisingly beat Harrison Ford quite handly 7-2. Both are relatively young and have many great films under their belt. Johnny Depp has been nomin...
Round 2 (Match #1) Robert DeNiro vs Anthony Hopkins
Two great actors battle it out in round 2. Robert DeNiro one of the greatest method actors of our time made his name by playing very troubled characters with director Martin Scorsese. He is a six time academy award nominee and two time winner. How...
Round 1 Results!!!
The first round is over and there were a couple of surprises. For example Denzel beating Harrison Ford, Christopher Walken beating Gene Hackman and finally Russell Crowe beating Tom Hanks. Anyway thanks guys for voting on the first round. The seco...
Round 1 (Match #16) Robert Duvall vs Tom Cruise
Finally the first round comes to an end. We end with two very different type of actors. Duvall has played many supporting roles really. When he did star in a film, he got great acclaim from critics but poor box office results. On the other hand To...
Round 1 (Match #15) Morgan Freeman vs Daniel Day-Lewis
Second to last match in the first round of the tournament. How can you not love Morgan Freeman? He always brings someone great to every film he is in. However he is going up against one of the hottest actors on screen today. Daniel Day Lewis is su...
Round 1 (Match #14) Matt Damon vs Ian McKellen
Two very different actors battle it out in the first round. Ian Mckellen is might be the best British actor to make it big in Hollywood. I feel McKellen might be a better actor than Damon overall, however Matt Damon has been in two of my top then f...
Round 1 (Match #13) Paul Newman vs Brad Pitt
The old vs the new. Both great actors but I feel Brad Pitt is very underrated as an actor because of his great looks. Paul Newman has always had respect, he has made quality films that spanned five decades. However his resume might not be enough t...
Round 1 (Match #12) Sean Penn vs Dustin Hoffman
Once again another great match up!! The early bad boy of hollywood vs the Rain Man. Sean Penn is great don’t get me wrong but Dustin Hoffman has played characters that we will remember for a very long time. The new generation might not see D...
Round 1 (Match #11) Tom Hanks vs Russell Crowe
Prediction of who will win??? I have NO clue. Two great actors who have played memorable characters. Tom Hanks is the best example of an actor who dealt with comedy in his early years and now has become a well respected actor (some Jim Carry is tr...
