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08-15-10 | 01:33 PM
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Re: Bill Murray
i thought he completely and utterly played himself in Lost in Translation. i thought it was Bill Murray being real, warm, funny and the film remains a poignant tribute to who (i think) he is and has become as a person through his life. he should have won for it.
08-15-10 | 01:47 PM
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Ghostbusters is probably his best but Ed Wood needed a vote.
08-15-10 | 07:17 PM
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It's weird; I've never thought of myself as Bill Murray fan, per se, but for the most part I've enjoyed everything I've seen from his filmography. It's good to see some love for Quick Change; I bet I haven't seen that in more than 16 years but can still recall entire segments vividly. Great fun.
Ultimately, I went with Lost in Translation. That story really needed someone who would find the nuances of the character and not come on too strong. The entire film could have been derailed had someone lacking Murray's acting sensibilities been cast as Bob. Is it the most obvious, iconic performance on the list? No. But I think it's the best microcosm for seeing just how astute and clever an actor he really is.
Ultimately, I went with Lost in Translation. That story really needed someone who would find the nuances of the character and not come on too strong. The entire film could have been derailed had someone lacking Murray's acting sensibilities been cast as Bob. Is it the most obvious, iconic performance on the list? No. But I think it's the best microcosm for seeing just how astute and clever an actor he really is.
08-20-10 | 08:25 PM
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Ghostbusters
08-20-10 | 09:43 PM
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Re: Bill Murray
1. Ghostbusters- This is his film (ironically it was written for John Belushi). Murray carries the movie and his best line is to Mr. Peck, "It's true, this man has no dick."
2. Stripes- Murray is great in this, but the supporting cast really steal many scenes.
3. Caddyshack- My favorite comedy of all-time, but Murray is the main star, so it ranks lower of the three.
All 3 are in my top 10 of favorite comedies.
2. Stripes- Murray is great in this, but the supporting cast really steal many scenes.
3. Caddyshack- My favorite comedy of all-time, but Murray is the main star, so it ranks lower of the three.
All 3 are in my top 10 of favorite comedies.
08-21-10 | 08:03 AM
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Re: Bill Murray
GHOSTBUSTERS and GROUNDHOG DAY both have awesome Murray performances, but I had to show some love for WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM, which probably remains my favorite Murray performance, although I really need to see it again to confirm that. (It's been 30 years!)
I had forgotten he was in ED WOOD. He played the actor who played the older alien in PLAN 9, right?
I had forgotten he was in ED WOOD. He played the actor who played the older alien in PLAN 9, right?
