Sorry Terry, Helena Bonham Carter would be better at that role. Ayn Rand would be a natural progression from her roles in Alice in Wonderland and Terminator: Salvation.
Ayn R. is definitely a very nasty character. Buscemi (he's just nasty looking as is!) would be my pick...ever see Fargo? (Yikes!)...I love H. Mirren. She is a real actress. First class.
(Have you seen all those YouTube clips of Ayn Rand ? Wow...and those books ! An original 20th C. goddess of godless secularism. She was particularly disliked by my Thomistic-Prof in the seminary...)
I saw the film Elena mentioned, The Passion of Ayn Rand, and I don't think either Helena or Winona could top what Helen Mirren did there. (Apologies to the fans of both actresses!)
I've also just deleted a very long comment about the movie's source material, background, production, controversy, and everything else that makes up the web of politics around it. I guess it's sufficient to say that Mirren is absolutely convincing as the "spider" in the middle of it all.
Enbrethiliel - id you and Elena recommend Mirren's film - I have to see it - I trust your judgement. I also love Winona and wish she'd do something again.
Terry, you cannot stand Helena Bonham Carter and I can't stand Ayn Rand, I think the tensions built up by Carter playing the Rand role would be compelling. Ryder while in appearance lends a charm would not have that undercurrent of agida that Carter brings to table.
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Based on this pic, I will say either Boy George or Jughead Jones from Archie comics:0)
ReplyDeleteTom - Look closely - I really think she looks like Ryder here - I love Winona.
ReplyDeleteAlthough she's not an actress--LiLo's ex girfriend Samantha Ronson is a dead ringer..
ReplyDeleteMaybe a few acting lessons?? She sure got the drama with Lilo down pat <>.
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Oh yeah Terry-- Sir Paul Mc Cartney played last week in SLC at Rio Tinto Stadium.. a friend of mine went to see him.. said it was an awesome show :)
Steve Buscemi
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Yup, Steve Buscemi.
ReplyDeleteJohnny Depp.
ReplyDeleteLarry, Johnny Depp would be an overly sympathetic choice...he would bring far too much attractiveness to the portrayal of a thoroughly nasty atheist.
ReplyDeleteAustringer - only if Tim Burton were the director. And then it would be animated...
ReplyDeleteSorry Terry, Helena Bonham Carter would be better at that role. Ayn Rand would be a natural progression from her roles in Alice in Wonderland and Terminator: Salvation.
ReplyDeleteDid you see the film about Ayn Rand with Helen Mirren? Helen was great! It was a disturbing film, though.......
ReplyDeleteSorry Leo, I can't stand Helena Bonham Carter.
ReplyDeleteElena - I bet Mirren was excellent.
Ayn R. is definitely a very nasty character.
ReplyDeleteBuscemi (he's just nasty looking as is!) would be my pick...ever see Fargo? (Yikes!)...I love H. Mirren.
She is a real actress. First class.
Hey Terry ! neat thought !
ReplyDeleteThose pseudo 'Bette Davis' eyes !
Winona's come-back.
(Have you seen all those YouTube clips of Ayn Rand ? Wow...and those books ! An original 20th C. goddess of godless secularism. She was particularly disliked by my Thomistic-Prof in the seminary...)
Tanks for da'walk down mem'ry lane.
+JMJ+
ReplyDeleteI saw the film Elena mentioned, The Passion of Ayn Rand, and I don't think either Helena or Winona could top what Helen Mirren did there. (Apologies to the fans of both actresses!)
I've also just deleted a very long comment about the movie's source material, background, production, controversy, and everything else that makes up the web of politics around it. I guess it's sufficient to say that Mirren is absolutely convincing as the "spider" in the middle of it all.
Enbrethiliel - id you and Elena recommend Mirren's film - I have to see it - I trust your judgement. I also love Winona and wish she'd do something again.
ReplyDeleteTerry, you cannot stand Helena Bonham Carter and I can't stand Ayn Rand, I think the tensions built up by Carter playing the Rand role would be compelling. Ryder while in appearance lends a charm would not have that undercurrent of agida that Carter brings to table.
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