Pounding Pulses

Myself and Cinematical's James Rocchi at last night's journalist dinner at La Pizza. Shot taken by Glenn Kenny and posted on his new blog, Some Came Running. Rocchi and I look glum and fatigued, I admit. Then again, we were that! Kenny wrote that the pic portrays "the pulse-pounding excitement that suffuses the evening before the first day."


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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on May 14, 2008 at 11:40 AM

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Jeffrey Kunze Author Profile Page says ...

Let's play "Name the actor the two critics resemble".


Somebody from the other site said Wells resembles Christopher Walken and other said Dan Heyada (which I agree with more).

As for the other guys, James, I'd say a cross between Steven Soderberg (with hair) and J.J. Abrams (with brown hair).

Posted by Jeffrey Kunze Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:00 PM

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BurmaShave Author Profile Page says ...

Naw man, he's Ian McShane all the way.

Posted by BurmaShave Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:05 PM

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Howlingman Author Profile Page says ...

I say Bob Evans on the left, Joss Whedon on the right.

Posted by Howlingman Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:09 PM

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J. Huff Author Profile Page says ...

I think Wells should make this his new photo right up at the top. It's much more fitting than the pompadour look he's got now. Captures the critical, slightly peeved but intriguing personality we see most often on this blog.

Posted by J. Huff Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:10 PM

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Sean Author Profile Page says ...

Richard Kind!

And, yeah, I'd rather have a glowering Wells in the masthead too. I think Kenny took a great shot of him there, although it wouldn't be my choice for masthead material.

Posted by Sean Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:19 PM

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Rich S. Author Profile Page says ...

I think it's a great shot of Jeffrey. It almost looks like Kenny said "I'm not sure about this Obama guy" and Wells is doing the slow burn, getting ready to let him have it.

Posted by Rich S. Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:29 PM

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T. S. Idiot Author Profile Page says ...

Uncle Fester.

Posted by T. S. Idiot Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:45 PM

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Movie fan09 Author Profile Page says ...

Let's play "Name the actor the two critics resemble".


Somebody from the other site said Wells resembles Christopher Walken and other said Dan Heyada (which I agree with more).

Posted by Movie fan09 Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:48 PM

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Movie fan09 Author Profile Page says ...


(accidently hit the button -sorry)
Posted by Jeffrey Kunze at May 14, 2008 12:00 PM

Somebody from the other site said Wells resembles Christopher Walken and other said Dan Heyada (which I agree with more).

Kunze-
I think it resembles a Dan Walken with a touch of mitchum for good measure.

Posted by Movie fan09 Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:50 PM

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Movie fan09 Author Profile Page says ...


off topic question-

I am currently going to a technical film school-
but since I want to learn film criticism a little bit more, (and my original stuff is mostly b-movie fare) should I leave and go directly to a place where i just learn criticism and history or should i stay and learn as a much as possible before?

Posted by Movie fan09 Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 12:54 PM

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The Pope Author Profile Page says ...

Mr Blood Vessell,
My two cents' worth... learn about the craft of film making. Most criitcs don't know diddley about the technical aspects. Also, the more you can stay away from "criticism" the better... that is until you become one. What will make you a good critic will mostly be your own voice. To "learn criticism" you would only end up sounding like the rest of them.
Best of luck and I look forward to reading your reviews in the future.

Posted by The Pope Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 1:04 PM

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York "Budd" Durden Author Profile Page says ...

Stay and learn the nuts and bolts craft of filmmaking first, and you'll be way ahead of the game in terms of understanding theory.

Criticism's not a profession I'd pursue these days, though.

Posted by York "Budd" Durden Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 1:09 PM

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York "Budd" Durden Author Profile Page says ...

JW looks like Glenn just said, "Hey Wells, that story about you having to pay $275 to get your forgotten passport made milk squirt out of my nose, hahahaha!"

Posted by York "Budd" Durden Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 1:10 PM

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GLee2112 Author Profile Page says ...

JW is starting to look like an old lesbian.

Posted by GLee2112 Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 1:11 PM

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Movie fan09 Author Profile Page says ...

York "Budd" Durden [TypeKey Profile Page] says ...

Stay and learn the nuts and bolts craft of filmmaking first, and you'll be way ahead of the game in terms of understanding theory.

Criticism's not a profession I'd pursue these days, though.

that's what I was thinking.
It's getting to be kind of like learning how to be a black smith.

thanks for the advice- Pope and York!

Posted by Movie fan09 Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 1:28 PM

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Movie fan09 Author Profile Page says ...

The Pope [TypeKey Profile Page] says ...

Mr Blood Vessell,
My two cents' worth... learn about the craft of film making. Most criitcs don't know diddley about the technical aspects. Also, the more you can stay away from "criticism" the better... that is until you become one. What will make you a good critic will mostly be your own voice. To "learn criticism" you would only end up sounding like the rest of them.
Best of luck and I look forward to reading your reviews in the future.

Pope-
I am thinking of minoring in english(or journalism) and take some criticism classes.
yes/no?

Posted by Movie fan09 Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 1:45 PM

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mutinyco Author Profile Page says ...

"Fuck it! We'll do it live!"

Posted by mutinyco Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 1:46 PM

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Carl LaFong Author Profile Page says ...

In this photo, Jeff swirls in the air of Richard Burton (circa "The Medusa Touch"); James kinda reminds me of the comically mute Ernie Kovacs character "Eugene", a kind of Mr. Hulot - except funny.

Posted by Carl LaFong Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 2:30 PM

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Zimmergirl Author Profile Page says ...

I don't know which one is going to bum Wells out more - Walken or Hedaya, lol. He'd probably rather go back to T. Holly's comparing him to one of Angelina Jolie's long lost relatives. Rocchi is so totally Tobey Maguire. Glenn Kenny, I so badly want to trick out your blog for you.

Posted by Zimmergirl Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 2:33 PM

Posted by Monument Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 3:07 PM

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MiraJeffAICN Author Profile Page says ...

Anyone with a brain would recognize that Rocchi looks just like Paul Feig.

Posted by MiraJeffAICN Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 3:10 PM

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p.Vice Author Profile Page says ...

I'd say Jeff looks like Patricia Neal circa Cookie's Fortune.

Posted by p.Vice Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 3:31 PM

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Zimmergirl Author Profile Page says ...

I had no idea Maureen Dowd had such huge cans. Patricia Neal, lol.

Posted by Zimmergirl Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 3:35 PM

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drturing Author Profile Page says ...

dude Seth Rogen is hotter than you.

Posted by drturing Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 4:17 PM

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drturing Author Profile Page says ...

dude Seth Rogen is hotter than you.

Posted by drturing Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 4:17 PM

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T. S. Idiot Author Profile Page says ...

Harold and Kumar Go to Cannes. (That's Kumar on the left.)

Posted by T. S. Idiot Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 5:07 PM

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fielding Author Profile Page says ...

Oh my God, is that really you? What's up with your mouth? Did you forget to put your teeth in?

Posted by fielding Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 5:28 PM

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Mgmax, le Corbeau Author Profile Page says ...

Anyone with a brain would recognize that Rocchi looks just like...

David Paymer. (Whatever happened to him, anyway?)

Posted by Mgmax, le Corbeau Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 5:41 PM

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GlassFamily Author Profile Page says ...

no! Not more galumph pictures!

Posted by GlassFamily Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 5:56 PM

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MiraJeffAICN Author Profile Page says ...

I think Jeff's got a little Willem Dafoe in him.

Posted by MiraJeffAICN Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 6:22 PM

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CarloDennis Author Profile Page says ...

"I think Jeff's got a little Willem Dafoe in him."

In a Body of Evidence kinda way?

Posted by CarloDennis Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 8:16 PM

Posted by TheJeff Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 8:20 PM

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scooterzz Author Profile Page says ...

you guys can go ahead and make snarky remarks.......i hear jud apatow thinks they look like leading men....

Posted by scooterzz Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 8:55 PM

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Luke Y. Thompson Author Profile Page says ...

Not specifically an actor likeness...but I think Jeff looks like he could be a character in the new Indiana Jones movie, like maybe the fellow professor who says, "What are you, crazy? Crystal skulls don't exist!"

Posted by Luke Y. Thompson Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 9:31 PM

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Movie fan09 Author Profile Page says ...

Posted by LYT at May 14, 2008 09:31 PM

Not specifically an actor likeness...but I think Jeff looks like he could be a character in the new Indiana Jones movie, like maybe the fellow professor who says, "What are you, crazy? Crystal skulls don't exist!"

na-
it's more like the old rocker type who is always smoking and talking about his days on the road.

.."then iggy came in with a dove, a jar of mustard and a bull whip...maan..what a night.."

Posted by Movie fan09 Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 9:49 PM

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Craptastic Author Profile Page says ...

Did the mystery house-sitter also forget to send the iron?

Posted by Craptastic Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 11:01 PM

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T. Holly Author Profile Page says ...

Ernie and Bert. Rasinettes and Goobers. Speak no evil, see no evil.

Posted by T. Holly Author Profile Page at May 14, 2008 11:21 PM

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Edward Havens Author Profile Page says ...

Wells is channelling Robert Evans about to do Joe Pesci in GoodFellas.

What do you mean I'm funny? What do you mean, you mean the way I talk? What? Funny how? What's funny about it? You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little fucked up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fuckin' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny? How the fuck am I funny? What the fuck is so funny about me? Tell me, tell me what's funny!

Oh, what I would pay for a CD of Evans reading the best movie monologues...

Posted by Edward Havens Author Profile Page at May 15, 2008 1:56 AM

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JapAdapters Author Profile Page says ...

Three words: Bitter beer face.

Posted by JapAdapters Author Profile Page at May 15, 2008 6:32 AM

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storymark Author Profile Page says ...

I may be way off here, but Wells is giving me a bit of a Deforest Kelly vibe there. A pissed off one, like he's about to punch out Shatner or something.

Posted by storymark Author Profile Page at May 15, 2008 9:02 AM

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gansibele Author Profile Page says ...

If you go to the other blog, you'll see Jeff's shirt button is holding on for dear life. One size too small. I say a galumphy Robert Evans. The other guy is "and I'm a PC".

Posted by gansibele Author Profile Page at May 15, 2008 4:11 PM

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Legowombat Author Profile Page says ...

I actually respect Jeff a lot more now. He's got the look of a University Professor inwardly seething over having to constantly deal with lesser intellects. Looks like he'd be fun to be around, and it gives me more of a sense of how to approach his writing.

Ditto the Ian MacShayne thing.

Posted by Legowombat Author Profile Page at May 17, 2008 2:00 AM

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Legowombat Author Profile Page says ...

Actually, scratch that. Michael Douglas in 'Wonder Boys'.

Posted by Legowombat Author Profile Page at May 17, 2008 8:34 PM

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dd Author Profile Page says ...

Not specifically an actor likeness...but I think Jeff looks like he could be a character in the new Indiana Jones movie, like maybe the fellow professor who says, "What are you, crazy? Crystal skulls don't exist!"


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