This post just proves it's way too quiet on the real news front from here: the film critic Matt Zoller Seitz posted on F
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jlent — 9 years ago(September 01, 2016 06:45 AM)
Early Saoirse. Age 8:
http://www.rte.ie/archives/exhibitions/1862-before-fame/770951-saoirse-ronan/ -
Poetswan — 9 years ago(September 01, 2016 06:50 PM)
Ireland Art:
https://twitter.com/narks5/status/771458775505043456 -
SilverSurfer99 — 9 years ago(September 01, 2016 07:10 PM)
I wish I had an ounce of artistic talent. That's an impressive picture, especially using only spray cans. I'd pay the guy to paint it on a wall in my house. But the eyes would need to be her pale blue
, I'm guessing the artist chose green to honor Ireland. -
canvro — 9 years ago(September 01, 2016 09:50 PM)
A different angle, with the freckles a bit more highlighted:
https://instagram.fgdl1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/t51.2885-15/e35/14128749_1679148465740259_1877270506_n.jpg
Posted in Instagram by this account
https://www.instagram.com/kevmacsweeny/ -
jlent — 9 years ago(September 05, 2016 05:01 AM)
Turns out it was just an ad
https://twitter.com/BroadlakePete/status/772356696362610688
For this brand new Irish magazine
https://twitter.com/magpie_ie/status/771063563247030273
The guy painted the magazine cover photo. A bit disappointed it wasn't spontaneous. -
SilverSurfer99 — 9 years ago(September 06, 2016 05:35 PM)
I saw this article posted on
https://twitter.com/saoirsenews
:
http://observer.com/2016/07/t111che-first-ever-oil-paint-animated-film-depicts-van-goghs-demise/
In the article, they state "The project will likely be finished in October and is slated for release sometime next Spring." They also state "Though the film has not yet secured a distributor, its already harnessed in big names such as Saoirse Ronan and Jerome Flynn to voice characters."
I feel they misstated that as to my knowledge, she's not just voicing the characters, but she's acting out the scenes and then the scenes are being drawn by artists as thousands of real paintings. That got me thinking since this is the first time a movie has been made this way, do you think this type of movie could still garner acting nominations?
I'd like to think the Academy and other awards organizations would consider the performances behind the paintings, even though the performances have been translated to paint.
Edit: Probably just wishful thinking on my part. Still, I'm interested to hear what others think. -
Steve7216 — 9 years ago(September 06, 2016 09:35 PM)
I hadn't given that question any thought before, but considering the academy's refusal to acknowledge Andy Serkis' "performance capture" work, I'm not holding out hope about them truly considering the performances in the upcoming film.
Too bad the producers can't have everything in place for a late winter 2016 release. -
SilverSurfer99 — 9 years ago(September 06, 2016 10:53 PM)
It's definitely a strange middle ground. Saoirse has probably delivered another excellent acting performance. Feels like it would be a shame for there to be no way to recognize it thru a nomination of some sort if she were to hit it out of the park. And not just the opportunity to recognize Saoirse's work, but that of the other actors in the movie as well. Of course, I suppose part of it will depend on how well we can see the acting performances mirrored in the paintings. Can't wait to see this movie
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Like your mention of Andy Serkis not being recognized for his work in Lord of the Rings, the movie Avatar was nominated for almost everything but acting by the Oscars. Other lesser awards recognized the acting, but the Oscars chose not to. I can see the use of motion-capture becoming more popular as the technology and technique improves. In the end, acting is acting no matter how it gets to the screen, so hopefully the Oscars will eventually acknowledge this form of the art as well. -
Steve7216 — 9 years ago(September 07, 2016 04:56 PM)
I would have responded sooner, but there was some major issue that knocked out the board earlier today.
In any event, like everyone else, I'm curious about how the painting overlays obscures the acting or if the performances really pop despite the unusual methodology in this upcoming film. I hope they don't consider the performances as simply voice work. -
jlent — 9 years ago(September 08, 2016 04:11 AM)
I don't know what this is, but I've never seen it before and I'm wondering if it's Saoirse in Lady Bird:
https://twitter.com/saoirseronancom/status/773654693872541696 -
Poetswan — 9 years ago(September 08, 2016 09:59 AM)
Nope, its from Wmagazine's Hollywood issue:
http://www.wmagazine.com/people/celebrities/2016/01/best-performances-hollywood-amy-schumer-brie-larson/photos/slide/7 -
Poetswan — 9 years ago(September 08, 2016 10:14 AM)
The photo is not from the movie, but here is a tweet from one of the actresses of the movie to make you happy Jlent
(at least we can confirm they are really filming):
https://twitter.com/1moniqueedwards/status/773916301630648320
