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BaftaBaby 
"Always entranced by cinema."
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 Posted - 09/15/2007 : 14:54:05
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Greetings!
I'm trying to construct an accolade which is kind of hard to describe and can't easily be called up within an imdb search category.
Basically, it involves films which contain at least one major character to whom you could in all good conscience give a lava lamp as a present. Not necessarily because the film is set in the late60's/1970s [eg Peter Sellers in The Party], and not simply because they may have bad dress sense [eg Anne Hathaway in Devil Wears Prada]. Though I'd happily include both those.
Does anyone have any ideas for this ... I think it could be a fun challenge, and probably won't have too many films included. I haven't seen it yet, but I'm guessing Superbad might qualify. :)
The one or more characters really need to be top billing or first-billed co-stars - hence essential to the story. No shorts or television films please.
Really grateful for your help with this one.
TIA
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Demisemicenturian 
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 15:03:53
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| Eagle vs. Shark. I think both characters would be delighted with a lava lamp! |
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 15:06:54
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Originally posted by Salopian
Eagle vs. Shark. I think both characters would be delighted with a lava lamp!
Thanks, Sal ... that looks perfect. 
Anybody got any more?
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lemmycaution
"Long mired in film"
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 16:38:35
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Rovark
"Luck-pushing, rule-bending, chance-taking reviewer"
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 17:39:27
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WTF
I've got a Lava lamp.
What the heck are you trying to imply here BBabe 
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lemmycaution
"Long mired in film"
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 17:42:30
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Originally posted by Rovark
WTF
I've got a Lava lamp.
What the heck are you trying to imply here BBabe
For the lava Pete, lighten up, Rovark.   |
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 20:14:06
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Originally posted by Rovark
WTF
I've got a Lava lamp.
What the heck are you trying to imply here BBabe
yeah, and when you're not an adorable elephant you've got that --uhm, interesting Afro. I rest my case [far too heavy to carry, anyway]
 
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 20:14:50
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Originally posted by lemmycaution
Shelley Duvall in Altman's Three Women?
that's a splendid idea ... many thanks!
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Chris C 
"Four words, never backwards."
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 20:15:08
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 20:25:34
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Originally posted by Chris C
Does Starsky & Hutch qualify?
I see where you're coming from, dude ... but I suspect they're a bit too knowing and not quite geeky enough.
But thanks, anyway!
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Rovark
"Luck-pushing, rule-bending, chance-taking reviewer"
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 21:11:52
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Originally posted by BaftaBabe
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Originally posted by Rovark
WTF
I've got a Lava lamp.
What the heck are you trying to imply here BBabe
yeah, and when you're not an adorable elephant you've got that --uhm, interesting Afro. I rest my case [far too heavy to carry, anyway]
Aahh, that. Erm, well, moving on.
How about Donald Sutherland's charactor in Kelly's Heroes. Despite it being WWII, he's definately in touch wth the cosmic vibe. Man.
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 22:52:05
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Originally posted by Rovark
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Originally posted by BaftaBabe
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Originally posted by Rovark
WTF
I've got a Lava lamp.
What the heck are you trying to imply here BBabe
yeah, and when you're not an adorable elephant you've got that --uhm, interesting Afro. I rest my case [far too heavy to carry, anyway]
Aahh, that. Erm, well, moving on.
How about Donald Sutherland's charactor in Kelly's Heroes. Despite it being WWII, he's definately in touch wth the cosmic vibe. Man.
See?! I KNEW you'd be able to i.d. a fellow lava-lamper
In it goes!
Ta v'ry mucho!
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Canklefish 
"Let's Get OUTTA Here!"
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 23:06:35
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Oddball from Kelly's heroes is the perfect recipient for this gift.
My tentative entry would be 'Box of Moonlight'
While Sam Rockwell's character would definitely appreciate the gift(one more tacky light around the 1/2-trailer couldn't hurt), John Turturro's character needs a little quirk in his stodgy life.
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 09/15/2007 : 23:53:31
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Originally posted by CankleFetish
Oddball from Kelly's heroes is the perfect recipient for this gift.
My tentative entry would be 'Box of Moonlight'
While Sam Rockwell's character would definitely appreciate the gift(one more tacky light around the 1/2-trailer couldn't hurt), John Turturro's character needs a little quirk in his stodgy life.
A lava lamp would be ideal for both of them.
Thankle Cankle.
Hmm ... I'm going to have to think about this one, CF ... been a while since I've seen it, but as I recall the Turturro character at the beginning is just another play-it-by-the-book boring pedantic treadmill kinda guy who's turned on to a free-er way of facing life. It's almost in the Regarding Henry ballpark. Rockwell I remember as a time-warp hippy but he seemed genuine.
You probably know the film better than I do, so if you can persuade me that either of them has that vital dose of the nerdies and/or is a self-deluding but almost likeable weirdo, I'll tip over to your side. And you can't say fairer than that!!
Oh, I just thought of Elaine May in A New Leaf ... if you remember, she's a botanist who's totally obsessed with her work and totally unaware of how messy she is and how she embarrasses her lover Walter Matthau.
Thanks everyone! This is a tough one, but I knew I could count on you.
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Canklefish
"Let's Get OUTTA Here!"
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Posted - 09/16/2007 : 00:53:21
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I've seen the movie a couple times, but had to go back to IMDB to watch the trailer... mainly to see if the Sam Rockwell character was as loopy and hippy-ish as I remembered.
The Turturro character was your run-of-the-mill 'suit' but Rockwell turned him around, alas presenting him with the gift(box of moonlight)
My main focus would have to be the Rockwell character. I'm not familiar with 'Superbad' and wasn't exactly certain what you were looking for, but when Donald Sutherland's Oddball character was mentioned I immediately thought of my submission, so thought I'd chime in.
Good luck with the accolade
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ChocolateLady
"500 Chocolate Delights"
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Posted - 09/16/2007 : 07:46:12
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My first thought was to Ellen Burstyn's character Edna Mae McCauley in Resurection.
Then, what about Jeff Bridges' character, Jeff Lebowski (The Dude) in The Big Lebowski?
Certainly Patricia Quinn as Alice in Alice's Restaurant would enjoy one.
I can't imagine why Robin Wright Penn as Jenny Curran in Forrest Gump wouldn't want one.
Everyone in the movie Four Friends would like a Lava Lamp.
Both Jessica Tandy's Mrs. Threadgoode and and Kathy Bates' Evelyn Couch would like a lava lamp as a gift in Fried Green Tomatoes.
That's a good start, I think. |
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