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Report: McKellen to reprise Gandalf role
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| Wednesday April 30 3:16 PM ET
Posted on 04/30/2008 1:56:53 PM PDT by JenB
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Woot!
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posted on
04/30/2008 1:56:53 PM PDT
by
JenB
To: ecurbh
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posted on
04/30/2008 1:57:15 PM PDT
by
JenB
To: JenB
Wouldn’t be the same with any other actor.
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posted on
04/30/2008 1:59:56 PM PDT
by
Corin Stormhands
(What if Tony Almeida is the 12th Cylon?)
To: Corin Stormhands
Nope, not the same. Which is why I was happy to see this.
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:01:19 PM PDT
by
JenB
To: JenB; Lil'freeper
![](http://www.petitionspot.com/uploads/16346-gandalf-thumb.jpg)
"I am Gandalf the White and I come to you now at the turn of the tide."
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:05:25 PM PDT
by
big'ol_freeper
("Preach the Gospel always, and when necessary use words". ~ St. Francis of Assisi)
To: JenB
I’d just as soon he didn’t. After reading his comment about Gandalf being a homo, I lost all respect for him.
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:06:26 PM PDT
by
MEGoody
(Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall cause you to vote against the Democrats.)
To: JenB
McKellen was indeed a perfect Gandalf, in spite of his personal evils.
I’d be just as happy if they lost Andy Serkis, though, but doubt that will happen. I don’t think he quite “got” Gollum; I know he didn’t get what “gollum” was (i.e. swallowing, not coughing).
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:12:32 PM PDT
by
BibChr
("...behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?" [Jer. 8:9])
To: BibChr
I was wondering about that too. Plus, I sort of feel that the whole book The Hobbit has a very different feel than LOTR. Its a much more innocent little story, and Gollum, scary as he is, is almost a comical figure. It really is much lighter fare. I wonder if Del Toro gets that. His Pan’s Labyrinth was truly dark.
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:16:02 PM PDT
by
babble-on
To: babble-on
Yes; “Pan’s” shows he’s quite the artist, but it is a miserably unhappy story.
However, Hellboy is (paradoxically) much lighter, more comic.
So, I’m not gloomy about it.
(c:
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:19:26 PM PDT
by
BibChr
("...behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?" [Jer. 8:9])
To: BibChr
I have had Pan’s Labyrinth on my DVR for some time now. I was wondering if I should take the time to watch it or just delete it to make room.
Do you recommend it? Is it worth my time?
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:22:52 PM PDT
by
Skooz
(Any nation that would elect Hillary Clinton as its president has forfeited its right to exist.)
To: Skooz
Ohhhh, boy; I don’t think I know you well enough to answer usefully. It’s very artistic, has a lot of imagination and humanity and beauty — but it’s also very violent and, in the end, VERY unhappy.
Artsier types will give you a different answer. It really depends on what you like and are looking for. Creative, artistic, well-crafted, horribly depressing: that’s my summary.
Hope that’s of some use.
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:24:54 PM PDT
by
BibChr
("...behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?" [Jer. 8:9])
To: big'ol_freeper
"I am Gandalf the White and I come to you now at the turn of the tide." Dude. You just gave me a chill.
I hope McKellen signs on. It will be an awesome film.
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:25:42 PM PDT
by
Bloody Sam Roberts
(The secret of Life is letting go. The secret of Love is letting it show.)
To: BibChr
Thanks.
Sounds like my kind of flick.
Artsy and depressing.
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:27:28 PM PDT
by
Skooz
(Any nation that would elect Hillary Clinton as its president has forfeited its right to exist.)
To: Skooz
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:28:22 PM PDT
by
Bloody Sam Roberts
(The secret of Life is letting go. The secret of Love is letting it show.)
To: Bloody Sam Roberts
Yes, he is an outstanding actor.
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:29:11 PM PDT
by
big'ol_freeper
("Preach the Gospel always, and when necessary use words". ~ St. Francis of Assisi)
To: BibChr
I wonder if the guy who did Gollum’s voice for the BBC radio dramatization is still around. Can’t remember the name - but his voice is what Goillum should sound like.
To: Skooz
Visually stunning, but a dark, violent, brooding and melancholy fantasy. If you are into graphic novels and adult fantasy, then definately see it.
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:30:11 PM PDT
by
ozzie
To: Bloody Sam Roberts
![Photobucket](http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w16/rnw1964/mckellen.jpg)
Who wants to be a wizard when you can be fabulooooso
Yes, that actually is Sir Ian.
To: MEGoody
You mean Grandolf the Gay?
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posted on
04/30/2008 2:38:35 PM PDT
by
Jeff Chandler
(It takes a father to raise a child.)
To: MEGoody
Gandalf being a homo when did this happen?
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