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Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 11-29-02
Replies: 6
Oscar Question
Posted By Spiff
One can't be nominated for both Best Actor and...

One can't be nominated for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor anymore. Barry Fitzgerald is the only person to achieve this feat, for "Going My Way" (back in 194... umm... 1944, I think!), and...
Forum: Birthdays and Introductions 11-19-02
Replies: 601
Happy Birthday Unregistered
Posted By Spiff
What's this? A post dedicated to me before I...

What's this? A post dedicated to me before I even registered here?

I'm guessing there was a Spiff previous to me, yeah? Maybe I should change my nick, or just back away slowly and leave this...
Replies: 53
Attention: Unregistered
Posted By Spiff
Sorry, I just noticed this thread :) I don't pop...

Sorry, I just noticed this thread :) I don't pop into this particular forum very often. :D

Hmm, why should I die? Is there something I'm missing? :suspicious: And I had no idea anyone was...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 11-18-02
Replies: 57
Who should play Dumbledore now?
Posted By Spiff
Ian McKellen apparently confirmed last week (not...

Ian McKellen apparently confirmed last week (not sure where, I read it on Dark Horizons though) that he hadn't been approached to play Dumbledore.

Even though they are both awesome actors, I...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-15-02
Replies: 25
Top 5 movie sound tracks
Posted By Spiff
In no real order... The Firm The Piano ...

In no real order...

The Firm
The Piano
Schindler's List
Beauty & the Beast
Dances With Wolves
Forum: General Movie Discussion 11-12-02
Replies: 54
Help Recommend a film.
Posted By Spiff
Broadcast News. My favourite movie. It's...

Broadcast News. My favourite movie.

It's amazing that this 1987 film was nominated for 7 Academy Awards, yet nobody seems to talk about it anymore, and a great deal of people have never even...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 10-29-02
Replies: 57
Who should play Dumbledore now?
Posted By Spiff
Another suggestion - Max Von Sydow. And yes, I...

Another suggestion - Max Von Sydow. And yes, I know he's not British.
Replies: 43
Death Penalty: Yea or Nay
Posted By Spiff
I've skimmed over the discussion (haven't had...

I've skimmed over the discussion (haven't had time to read it in full) but I'd just like to say the following:

People who are put to death aren't, in my opinion, being punished for their crimes. ...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 10-28-02
Replies: 57
Who should play Dumbledore now?
Posted By Spiff
The only problem I have with Sean Connery is that...

The only problem I have with Sean Connery is that he *sounds* too much like Sean Connery, if you know what I mean. Every time he speaks people will think, "That's Sean Connery!".

"And shince...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 10-28-02
Replies: 57
Who should play Dumbledore now?
Posted By Spiff
Thanks Yoda, that's what I was trying to get at. ...

Thanks Yoda, that's what I was trying to get at. McGoohan is an actor and I'm sure he'd be able to play a sympathetic role now and then. Wouldn't be much of an actor if he could only play one type...
Forum: Birthdays and Introductions 10-28-02
Replies: 8
G'day
Posted By Spiff
Hey, that's fine by me :) I get called that on...

Hey, that's fine by me :) I get called that on other forums as well so I don't mind. Spiffy by name, Spiffy by nature I guess. :D




Thanks Toose, I'll look forward to it ;)
Forum: General Movie Discussion 10-28-02
Replies: 28
Everyone Post Their Current Top 10
Posted By Spiff
1. Broadcast News 2. Paths Of Glory 3. Dog...

1. Broadcast News
2. Paths Of Glory
3. Dog Day Afternoon
4. Three Colours Red
5. Schindler's List
6. The Apartment
7. The Godfather
8. The Sound Of Music
9. Monty Python & The Holy Grail
10....
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 10-28-02
Replies: 57
Who should play Dumbledore now?
Posted By Spiff
Gah, didn't notice you mentioned Jacobi. Soz :) ...

Gah, didn't notice you mentioned Jacobi. Soz :)

Just because people have a habit of playing mean characters well, doesn't mean they can't play the occasional sympathetic role. I'd like to see...
Forum: Birthdays and Introductions 10-28-02
Replies: 8
G'day
Posted By Spiff
G'day

Hello

I'm new here. My name is Nigel and I live in Brisbane, Australia. My favourite movie is Broadcast News. Pleased to make your acquaintance. :D
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 10-28-02
Replies: 57
Who should play Dumbledore now?
Posted By Spiff
Don't forget about other English actors like...

Don't forget about other English actors like Derek Jacobi and Richard Briers! Plenty more out there.

I like the O'Toole idea, though.