tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post2399335331527315151..comments2023-09-29T05:32:04.308-07:00Comments on StrangePegs: Harrison Ford and the Raw DealAndrew Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-88263257631109867222011-06-23T16:59:27.330-07:002011-06-23T16:59:27.330-07:00I definitely agree about Jeff Bridges. I've a...I definitely agree about Jeff Bridges. I've always been a fan of his, as well.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-76042295142286656232011-06-17T14:31:37.067-07:002011-06-17T14:31:37.067-07:00Alyssia: Shame on you! :P
Shannon: I love Jeff Br...Alyssia: Shame on you! :P<br /><br />Shannon: I love Jeff Bridges. I mean, really love Jeff Bridges. I'm glad he's finally started some of the credit he's long deserved, because, for at least the last decade and a half, I've been saying he's the most under-appreciated actor in Hollywood.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-90780199729923790392011-06-16T11:58:22.039-07:002011-06-16T11:58:22.039-07:00I was surprised that I enjoyed Morning Glory, due ...I was surprised that I enjoyed Morning Glory, due to its failure at the box office, but I did like it. I am one of the die hard Harrison Ford fans who will see him in any movie, but I also agree about the fans putting people in a box, which is how they get typecast. It's the viewers that make this happen, not the directors or the actors themselves. I had a hard time accepting Kevin Bacon as a bad guy, but now I see he plays that role well and he can't always be Ren from Footloose. <br /><br />There are several actors I've had a hard time seeing as villains when I'm used to them being the good guy (Harrison Ford being a big example of one, though I also liked What Lies Beneath and was, ultimately, able to accept him in the role). I watched The Vanishing last night and had completely forgotten Jeff Bridges was the bad guy. I remember first seeing it and being upset that Starman was a sociopath, ha! <br /><br />It's sad that good actors have so much to overcome to be able to enjoy different roles, when I'm sure that, as an actor, half of the fun would be playing drastically different characters. Otherwise, how dull would it be to play the same character all your life? I wouldn't want to write about the same character forever. Then again, it also means that people have loved a character they've created, which is also a compliment. Definitely a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-53803487457234794882011-06-13T17:24:41.588-07:002011-06-13T17:24:41.588-07:00Gah! How could I forget about Bladerunner?!! LOVE....Gah! How could I forget about Bladerunner?!! LOVE.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514163880053470414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-4638283535195109512011-06-13T16:04:03.694-07:002011-06-13T16:04:03.694-07:00Michael: I'm not sure if I agree about Hackman...Michael: I'm not sure if I agree about Hackman. He's been in so many huge movies, including playing Lex Luthor in the original run of Superman movies. I think he must have plenty of connections.<br /><br />mood: Actually, my point is that his "lackluster" movies haven't made a profit which, kind of, goes against expectations. Anything that came out during the 80s with his name on it did well, but, by the time Indiana Jones and Jack Ryan were over, it was like people decided it wasn't worth seeing him in a movie.<br />From curiosity, did you see Morning Glory, or are you basing your judgement from the trailer?<br /><br />Alyssia: Yes, I was more than pleasanty surprised with Morning Glory. I really didn't expect much from it considering how poorly it did at the box office.<br /><br />Al: Well, I didn't mention Blade Runner for 2 reasons:<br />1. It came out early enough in Ford's rise that people didn't really realize it was him.<br />2. Despite its poor theater performance, it has become an actual sci-fi classic that has been one of the most influential sci-fi movies ever.<br /><br />Melanie: Yes, you should check out Morning Glory. He was really great. I didn't mention The Fugitive because it came out before Clear and Present Danger, and I was focusing on the movies after he ended his run of franchise films. Well, and before Skull. I have to say, I liked Crystal Skull. I appreciated what Lucas was doing with that movie more than a lot of people are able to do, I think. And >shh< I got to go to the Lucas hosted premiere and after party for it :)Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-5215396320514575532011-06-12T18:48:26.918-07:002011-06-12T18:48:26.918-07:00oh my gosh, i have so many thoughts rambling throu...oh my gosh, i have so many thoughts rambling through my head right now that i'm not sure if any of them will come across coherently. I LOVE HARRISON FORD. I've loved him since Star Wars. I've loved him since Indiana Jones (though the 4th was a wee bit painful for me to watch), and I've loved him since. I actually really enjoyed him in Clear and Present Danger and I really liked his work in several other roles he's done over the years. But one of my faves that you didn't mention was The Fugitive. I LOVED LOVED LOVED that movie. I thought the movie was fantastic and I thought he was fantastic in it. I haven't seen Morning Glory, but will check it out. I personally don't think Harrison Ford has ever had a bad perform performance though some of the movies he has done may have been up to par with his abilities and skills as an actor. But, most actors have that "one movie" that just doesn't work. And let's not forget how Harrison Ford even stumbled into the business! What a great story that is, hey?Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696084321447737813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-34102329458144868332011-06-12T15:43:36.874-07:002011-06-12T15:43:36.874-07:00Being typecast can be the kiss of death for an act...Being typecast can be the kiss of death for an actor. You didn't mention my favourite role of Ford's, Dekard in Blade Runner.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-14125790679533435602011-06-12T13:25:48.773-07:002011-06-12T13:25:48.773-07:00Debra Dixon refers to The Fugitive in her Goal, Mo...Debra Dixon refers to The Fugitive in her Goal, Motivation, Conflict seminar, as well as her book. One of the best to watch if you're looking to study multi-character GMC. As for Morning Glory, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The entire cast did a fantastic job, and Mr. Ford performed his character to a T. Loved the way he redeemed himself at the end. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514163880053470414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-62179692742072696472011-06-12T10:09:30.437-07:002011-06-12T10:09:30.437-07:00Most of the movies you mention just weren't ve...Most of the movies you mention just weren't very good. The Fugitive and Presumed Innocent were two non-franchise hits, he's capable of them. Morning Glory isn't very good either, you can see from the trailer alone it's a by the numbers movie you've seen many times before and even his role is very cliched. <br /><br />You also have to bear in mind that his iconic status means his face can sell movies abroad and on video, so even the lacklustre ones make a profit (although probably not according to the studio books) so he can make what seem like duds and still turn a pretty penny for himself and his masters.mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-768513386203702802011-06-12T09:21:03.300-07:002011-06-12T09:21:03.300-07:00I think that much of an actor's success in Hol...I think that much of an actor's success in Hollywood comes from making the right friends of Hollywood Directors. Ford very quickly got to be friends with both Spielberg and Lucas who had/have the power to make a star of anyone if they want to. Tom Cruise also ingratiated himself to Spielberg and Leonardo di Caprio became Martin Scorcese's buddy. Then we have Johnny Depp who is best friends with Tim Burton... You can always tell the actors that don't make these connections. It is much harder for them to command huge salaries and they have to put in a lot more work. Gene Hackman comes to mind as someone that failed to make these types of "connections".Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.com