Actors

Nebb

Who are your favourite actors/actresses and WHY. Not for popularity or looks, but because you like their movies or them as a person.

I really like jason schwartzman - I like the roles he plays, though he doesnt seem to have a TON of range but I like what he does. I also like his band.

MarriedInAFever

I love Edward Norton, Kevin Spacey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page is a new fav and Michael Madsen.

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]I love <strong>Edward Norton</strong>, Kevin Spacey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page is a new fav and Michael Madsen.
Posted by MarriedInAFever[/QUOTE]

Oooh yeah. Double agree. FI kind of looks and sounds like him too, so I'm a little biased.

dmiller9274

I love Kevin Bacon, I don't think he has a bad movie.  And he's pretty solid as a person, or so it seems.

Al Pacino, he's awesome, and I love everyone of his movies.  I would be fine watching Scarface once a week.

MarriedInAFever

Bonus question: Least favorite actor?

I effing hate Keanu Reeves.

SarahPLiz

I like Jason Statham, Ed Norton, Johnny Depp, and Omar Epps. Yep, that's my list so far. It is only 8 am, though, so I might not be firing all cylinders yet. 

JenGin74

Alan Rickman (Sense and Sensibility) and Steve Buscemi

JenGin74

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[QUOTE]Bonus question: Least favorite actor? I effing hate Keanu Reeves.
Posted by MarriedInAFever[/QUOTE]

Yes! He's the worst actor ever. Nice eye candy though.

goheels05

I like Rachel McAdams because she's so versatile.  I don't think I have a favorite actor. 

My least favorite actor is Adam Sandler.  He plays the same character in every movie--the happy-go-lucky goof who always has someone out to get him and somehow he ends up with a hot girl at the end of the movie.  WTF?  His movies are so boring and self-indulgent. 

Nebb

I dont like forrest witticker but its more because of his eye. If I dont like something about an actors face, I cant watch them. That guy who plays henry 8th ont he tudors, I hate his lips so I cant watch him.


Another I love: Kate Blanchette, natalie portman and james mcavoy (I think he does emotional scenes amazingly, hes intense).

PetraStonegirl

Liv Shrieber. He spends most of his time behind the camera, but when he comes around in front of it, he is completely believable in every character he plays. 

Brittany Murphy. I can't put my finger on why I like her. Since she passed away, her more obscure films are making the rounds again. How did I miss her when she was alive?

ETA: James McAvoy. I swoon. But, I've been in lurve with him since Children of Dune. Long before he became all popular and sexified.

maratea

Ewan McGregor. He's good-looking and he can sing. Plus, he plays his characters pretty well, whatever he's doing.

Kate Winslet- do I need to explain? She's just the best ever. And, I'd totally do her.

Nebb

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[QUOTE]I like Rachel McAdams because she's so versatile.  I don't think I have a favorite actor.  My least favorite actor is Adam Sandler.  He plays the same character in every movie--the happy-go-lucky goof who always has someone out to get him and somehow he ends up with a hot girl at the end of the movie.  WTF?  His movies are so boring and self-indulgent. 
Posted by goheels05[/QUOTE]

Agreed. The whole billy maddison, nonsensical jerkoff thing was kind of funny in the 90s but the dude is in his 40s now. him AND his schtick have gottena  bit old.

Nebb

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[QUOTE]Liv Shrieber. He spends most of his time behind the camera, but when he comes around in front of it, he is completely believable in every character he plays.  Brittany Murphy. I can't put my finger on why I like her. Since she passed away, her more obscure films are making the rounds again. How did I miss her when she was alive? ETA: James McAvoy. I swoon. But, I've been in lurve with him since Children of Dune. Long before he became all popular and sexified.
Posted by PetraStonegirl[/QUOTE]

Did you happen to see the last station? I thought he was wonderful in it.

AdeleDazeem

My determination if someone is a good actor is when I see them in a movie and I don't immediately think of any other roles they've done.

On this scale, I love Kevin Spacey, Johnny Depp, and (sheepishly) Brad Pitt.  In defense of Brad Pitt, he's really overexposed now and it's hard for me to separate the Brangelina from the actor.  But him in 12 Monkey?  Amazing!

I would like Susan Sarandon and Alec Baldwin to fall off a cliff.  Thanks!

EDIT:  oooh... Alan Rickman and Ed Norton.  LOVE!

Nebb

Ive really enjoyed pierce brosnan lately - he has been in a few smaller roles recently and I really enjoyed them. There was one movie he was in with susan sarandon and carey mulligan, and I think he was absolutely spectacular in that movie.

MarriedInAFever

Heels, have you seen Punch Drunk Love?

Mara, have you seen the Velvet Goldmine?

kkchisholm

Love Rachel McAdams because shes super sweet and I love everything she is in.
Jennifer Aniston because she is hilarious.
Love Adam Sandler! Love new movie grownups.

Very much don't like Jim Carry.

Nebb

Drew Barrymore, hate her hate her hate her. I think she is just... I dont know. She always plays flighty airheads with no substance. I think its a good thing shes gotten into directing. I feel the same way about the one with the big mouth... she was also in those stupid charlies angels movies.

Nebb

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[QUOTE]Love Rachel McAdams because shes super sweet and I love everything she is in. Jennifer Aniston because she is hilarious. Love Adam Sandler! Love new movie grownups. Very much don't like Jim Carry.
Posted by kkchisholm[/QUOTE]

Jim carrey is AMAZING in serious-er roles. He was incredible in eternal sunshine. Albiet that is my favourite movie, I thought he was just amazing.

MarriedInAFever

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[QUOTE]Drew Barrymore, hate her hate her hate her. I think she is just... I dont know. She always plays flighty airheads with no substance. I think its a good thing shes gotten into directing. I feel the same way about the one with the big mouth... she was also in those stupid charlies angels movies.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

Hah! Cameron Diaz? She's trying to be a real actress now.

SarahPLiz

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[QUOTE]I dont like forrest witticker but its more because of his eye. If I dont like something about an actors face, I cant watch them<strong>. That guy who plays henry 8th ont he tudors, I hate his lips so I cant watch him. </strong>Another I love: Kate Blanchette, natalie portman and james mcavoy (I think he does emotional scenes amazingly, hes intense).
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]

<div>THIS. I love the show, but he's just gross. </div>

JenGin74

Oh yeah, how could I forget Christian Bale. I admit that his sexiness is a factor in my love for him.

kkchisholm

I can't stand Angelina Jolie.

AdeleDazeem

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[QUOTE]Heels, have you seen Punch Drunk Love? Mara, have you seen the Velvet Goldmine?
Posted by MarriedInAFever[/QUOTE]

Punch Drunk Love made me want to punch myself.

MarriedInAFever

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Actors : Punch Drunk Love made me want to punch myself.
Posted by Joy2611[/QUOTE]

Me too. I really wanted to like it too. But Adam Sandler was definitely a different kind of character in that one.

SarahPLiz

OH, and I can't deal with Kirsten Dunst. I can't ever picture her as anything but a baby vampire. Her teeth are too pointy. 

I really like Natalie Portman. I'm not exactly sure why, but I like her. 

ETA: Jen, I can't deal with Christian Bale either. His mouth and teeth do not match and I just can't stand to watch him talk. Hugh Jackman on the other hand, is awesome. 

kkchisholm

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Actors : Jim carrey is AMAZING in serious-er roles. He was incredible in eternal sunshine. Albiet that is my favourite movie, I thought he was just amazing.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]


Haven't seen it.  There are a couple I can sit through (liar liar, dck and jane) but I tend to stay far far away. I think I'd like to see a more serious role.

goheels05

I have not seen Punch Drunk Love.  I just read the reviews of it and it said "don't expect a typical Adam Sandler movie."  ha. 

Nebb

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Actors : Hah! Cameron Diaz? She's trying to be a real actress now.
Posted by MarriedInAFever[/QUOTE]

Thats the one... shes not doing a very good job IMO but I wrote her off long ago. I just cant stand her.

kkchisholm

I use to cringe while watching Drew Barrymore, but now I kind of love her.