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Post by sgev1977 on May 26, 2023 23:11:24 GMT
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Post by sgev1977 on May 27, 2023 11:31:03 GMT
Here is a photo of the magazine,
Michael J. Fox is on the back page. Someone on Twitter also noticed that the magazine stand had a Doctor Strange comic! Lol Glad that they didn’t bought that! It would be too much! Again the director worked with Mr. T himself in a silly UK TV show so maybe there is a direct reference there but it’s very obscure so most people won’t know but Dr. Strange is very obvious!
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Post by jbc12 on May 27, 2023 15:13:32 GMT
He looks so different to me. I mean, it's him- curls, aviator glasses and all- but somehow he looks transformed. Am I nuts for thinking that?
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Post by sgev1977 on May 27, 2023 15:17:25 GMT
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Post by roverpup on May 27, 2023 15:20:55 GMT
I don't think he looks that different to be honest. Sure the hair is longer, he's put on some weight and his clothes are very "period" but really if I saw a photo of him like this without the movie context I'd still see BC basically.
He was much more "transformed" in The 5th Estate or in Sherlock to me.
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Post by sgev1977 on May 27, 2023 15:40:17 GMT
He looks so different to me. I mean, it's him- curls, aviator glasses and all- but somehow he looks transformed. Am I nuts for thinking that? He is a very subtle actor. I mean he could also be theatrical and big, of course. It depends of the part. But IMHO he is a very multifaceted actor and transformative in the sense that he almost never plays a character in the same way. After Sherlock, there were comments that he always played the same character because he played a few “genius” and indeed, he is very good suggesting intelligence but he played each one of those characters in a very different way. I remember someone comparing him to Keanu Reeves saying he didn’t understood why Reeves was considered a bad actor for always give the same performance when BC always played the smartest man in the room and was acclaimed. He wasn’t attacking BC but defending Reeves and I agreed that there’s nothing bad with actors being themselves on screen (those are the movie stars!) but his example was very bad because he was mixing the performances with the characters. Reeves actually have a “diverse” group of characters: the dumb 1990s kid, British aristocrats, hustlers, Shakespearen characters, intrepid policemen, lawyers who sell their souls to the devil, etc. but he always plays them in the same way. He is always Keanu! BC is the opposite: he was playing a lot of bad tempered geniuses but each one of them moved, talked and behaved in extremely different way.
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Post by jbc12 on May 27, 2023 15:45:24 GMT
I don't think he looks that different to be honest. Sure the hair is longer, he's put on some weight and his clothes are very "period" but really if I saw a photo of him like this without the movie context I'd still see BC basically. He was much more "transformed" in The 5th Estate or in Sherlock to me. Oh for sure, this isn't like The 5th Estate transformation. However, there's something different I can't put my finger on. Technically, this is very close to Phil (longer hair, facial hair, layered clothing, etc.) but somehow this looks like more of a transformation to me! I also really don't see the weight gain you guys are seeing. He's as fit as he was for DS, dressed in layers, with a beard. I don't see any additional weight gain, unless you're comparing him to the vegan days? Perhaps I should go to Specsavers, lol!
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Post by jbc12 on May 27, 2023 15:48:46 GMT
He is a very subtle actor. I mean he could also be theatrical and big, of course. It depends of the part. But IMHO he is a very multifaceted actor and transformative in the sense that he almost never plays a character in the same way. BC is the opposite: he was playing a lot of bad tempered geniuses but each one of them moved, talked and behaved in extremely different way. Totally agree and that is what I love about his work! I also agree on your point about Keanu. I think you may have just cleared up my confusion, Sgev. Maybe it's the physicality I'm picking up on. Ben's posture and movements change with each character, so that may be what I'm sensing is different about him here!
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Post by queenzod on May 27, 2023 16:10:52 GMT
I think it’s the weight. @jbc, have you seen his moobs? He’s def thicker than he’s ever been. It’s filled out his face much more than any other role, so less emphasis on the cheekbones. Plus, he *is* getting older, too, and I think that makes people look different in general. I like the look - it’s a bit homey and kind of normal, for him, I mean.
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Post by jbc12 on May 27, 2023 16:42:07 GMT
Ah, I'm not seeing moobs, though. I see the same physique he had as Phil and Dr. Strange. It must be me, lol. I will say, QZ, you're right that he looks his age. I love it! He's got some more fine lines now because he's always so expressive with his face, which I find super attractive! I love that he hasn't done the Hollywood thing and botoxed himself to the hilt.
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