tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post1696523381480203370..comments2024-03-23T01:47:24.261-04:00Comments on U, Me and Films: Glengarry Glen RossSDGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-24115309375488377812012-09-20T12:23:18.904-04:002012-09-20T12:23:18.904-04:00I know you love Mamet Alex. I used your Mamet week...I know you love Mamet Alex. I used your Mamet week for reference while working on this post. I will get back to it when I think of watching rest of his work. Thanks Alex !SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-4642008744318995072012-09-19T12:33:26.054-04:002012-09-19T12:33:26.054-04:00Really glad you liked this one man. Now, let me he...Really glad you liked this one man. Now, let me help preview the rest of Mamet's work: Glengary is his magnum opus, for my money, he's never written anything better (but, really, few people have). With that in mind, I LOVE his work - scripts and directed projects included. If you like his tone and cadence, then I think you'll like some of his other stuff!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-80460988866236531772012-09-18T12:40:39.144-04:002012-09-18T12:40:39.144-04:00Thanks Eric !
I have never seen Simpsons but I t...Thanks Eric ! <br /><br />I have never seen Simpsons but I think Chris mentioned that too on your post ? I think it's interesting.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-52713884904088841092012-09-18T12:33:14.508-04:002012-09-18T12:33:14.508-04:00Thanks Josh. You are right, both movies have great...Thanks Josh. You are right, both movies have great endemble.<br /><br />I actually have Margin Call in my Netflix queue. Looks like it's time to bump it up.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-41843277660318836482012-09-17T14:18:04.685-04:002012-09-17T14:18:04.685-04:00Great writeup, SDG! I just saw this for the first ...Great writeup, SDG! I just saw this for the first time recently as well, and it blew me away. It doesn't get much better than that cast, and the screenplay is amazing. I also got a kick out of seeing the inspiration for the Gil character on The Simpsons -- a total play on Jack Lemmon's Levene.Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-13055795912424876522012-09-16T21:53:05.598-04:002012-09-16T21:53:05.598-04:00Wonderful review! I love films with great dialogue...Wonderful review! I love films with great dialogue and great performances, and this is one of the best. Though, it's hard to argue with The Departed in terms of a terrific ensemble.<br /><br />I second Chris's Margin Call recommendation by the way. Definitely check that one out.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-8218207350166935992012-09-16T20:04:56.422-04:002012-09-16T20:04:56.422-04:00I know exactly how you feel Diana. It's always...I know exactly how you feel Diana. It's always difficult which one to watch, with so much to watch. I can assure you, you won't be disappointed with this for sure.<br /><br />Thanks, Diana !SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-15228999288117407952012-09-16T08:08:07.775-04:002012-09-16T08:08:07.775-04:00I haven't seen this one, either, and I am, kin...I haven't seen this one, either, and I am, kind of ashamed of it, I have so many classics I have yet to watch. Great post, btw, I can't wait to see this one soon, I have to start looking for it!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-85033495408669561652012-09-14T11:38:19.510-04:002012-09-14T11:38:19.510-04:00Haha !! Don't worry Veronica, even though I ha...Haha !! Don't worry Veronica, even though I haven't commented, I have been reading your stuff. So, I know. :)<br /><br />And Thanks. I am glad you liked it just as much.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-25065925178160837682012-09-13T18:00:31.050-04:002012-09-13T18:00:31.050-04:00Great analysis of a great film. I'm sure analy...Great analysis of a great film. I'm sure analysis may be an over-flattering statement for you, though it is an accurate review. I watched Glengarry Glen Ross for the first time this past summer, and my overall judgement of it was nearly everything you said. Of course, I always write more than I have to, so you did an ideal job. (I hope I don't sound patronizing, I really wouldn't mean to.) Once again, great post!Ronnie Bradshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14369445924807399177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-29987195628666216082012-09-12T19:56:54.210-04:002012-09-12T19:56:54.210-04:00Thanks for the recommendation as well. I will look...Thanks for the recommendation as well. I will look into Homicide. Glengarry is definitely a must see. Try it see it.<br /><br />Thank for the comment, Stephanie.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-22552698951972459322012-09-12T19:55:34.491-04:002012-09-12T19:55:34.491-04:00I really can't think of anything that is bette...I really can't think of anything that is better than this as well. So, I am there with you too. Thanks Steve.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-54693060073104581062012-09-11T18:53:21.661-04:002012-09-11T18:53:21.661-04:00The only films I've seen by this director are ...The only films I've seen by this director are Wag the Dog, which I don't remember well, and Homicide, which I really liked. Glengarry Glen Ross sounds like a must-see. Thanks for the great review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-61564950817099441272012-09-11T12:18:48.768-04:002012-09-11T12:18:48.768-04:00This is one of my favorite scripts, bar none. And ...This is one of my favorite scripts, bar none. And yes, Alec Baldwin kills his scene--it's one of the single most memorable scenes of its decade.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-54980147900114363402012-09-10T19:18:30.248-04:002012-09-10T19:18:30.248-04:00That was a phenomenal scene no doubt but he kinda ...That was a phenomenal scene no doubt but he kinda does take a back seat. <br />And you are right about Margin call looks and feels similar too. I will check it soon.SDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09331736603243732602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996842231848527441.post-60784311448983368102012-09-10T16:04:01.685-04:002012-09-10T16:04:01.685-04:00Indeed great for acting and dialogue! I kind of th...Indeed great for acting and dialogue! I kind of think Jonathan Pryce's performance gets overlooked sometimes, the scenes with him and Pacino stayed with me. <br />The emsemble cast and atmosphere reminds me of Margin Call (2011), maybe Glengarry Glen Ross was an influence. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.com